Commonwealth Worldwide Named Preferred Luxury Transportation Provider for The St. Regis Hotel, New York; Commonwealth Worldwide Continues Drive into Affluent New York Market.

NEW YORK -- Commonwealth Worldwide, a leader in premier corporate and event travel, is proud to announce it has been named the preferred provider of luxury chauffeured transportation for The St. Regis Hotel, New York.

Commonwealth Worldwide introduced its comprehensive transportation services to New York and New Jersey customers in July 2004. The St. Regis Hotel, New York is the first Manhattan property that Commonwealth has agreed to provide services for. In addition to Commonwealth's fleet of approximately 60 vehicles that is available to guests, Commonwealth provides the St. Regis with airport representatives to greet hotel guests arriving by air and two Commonwealth concierges who are available at the hotel from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm daily to assist guests and staff.

Commonwealth's reputation for exceptional customer care was a determining factor in garnering the highly sought after contract with The St. Regis Hotel, New York. Dawson A. Rutter, president and chief executive officer of Commonwealth Worldwide stated, "Commonwealth is proud to be working with such a fine and legendary hotel in New York. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with The St. Regis Hotel."

The St. Regis Hotel, New York was recently named the number one hotel in the world by the readers of Institutional Investor. With a score of 93.3, The St. Regis Hotel, New York is the first New York hotel to win the coveted top spot in the survey's 25-year history. Ideally located in the heart of Manhattan at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, the hotel's stunning Beaux Arts exterior looks out on some of the cities finest shopping, restaurants, and museums. Step inside and The St. Regis offers the ultimate in luxury with 256 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, impeccable service, and personal butlers attend to every wish and desire. The mystique of the St. Regis Hotel, New York is celebrated as it marks its 100th anniversary this year.

Overseeing the day-to-day operations in New York and coordinating the service for The St. Regis Hotel, New York is Scott Rutter, executive vice-president and chief operating officer. Rutter noted, "We are proud of our close relationship with the St. Regis Hotel, New York. We value the trust the St. Regis has placed in Commonwealth and strive each day to provide the finest service to its guests and staff. Our goal is to provide all of our clients in New York with service that includes an unsurpassed attention to and passion for detail that equals that of the St. Regis'."

In one year, Commonwealth's New York fleet has grown from 7 to approximately 60 vehicles and due to the enormous client demand, Commonwealth Worldwide recently moved its entire New York operations to a new, larger 20,000 sq. foot garage and office space.

Commonwealth Worldwide was honored in 2003 as one of the top 10 largest limousine networks in the United States and in 2005, was recognized by Inc. Magazine for the second consecutive year as one of the nation's 100 fastest-growing inner city businesses.

Commonwealth Worldwide is one of the nation's fastest growing luxury chauffeured transportation providers, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Commonwealth owns and operates more than 130 vehicles and serves 550 cities worldwide.