Rental Operations

There are many rental operations factors that go into running a car rental company effectively and efficiently. This channel covers all rental operations including vehicle cleaning and maintenance, marketing, training, franchising, front line performance, operator profiles and car sharing.


Saudi Car Rental Companies Look to Recruit Foreign Workers

Car rental companies in the region have had trouble filling positions such as drivers and mechanics.

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Singapore Sees Uptick in Car-Sharing Market

With rental car companies booked up, demand for car sharing has increased during the New Year, according to Today Online.

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Car Rentals a Bright Spot in Gloomy U.K. Travel Report

Vehicle rentals increased by 21.1%, according to a report from the Guild of Travel Management Companies.

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London's Car Rental Demand Increases for Olympic Games, 2T's Rental Reports

2T’s Rental reports that unseen highs in car rental during the games will put pressure on top UK rental locations.

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More Reported Trips Booked for Eastern Europe this Valentine’s Day

eRentals.co.uk reports a higher demand for Valentine’s Day trips to Eastern European destinations such as Sofia, Prague, Bratislava and Krakow.

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Car Rental Discounts Available through CouponSnapshot

CouponSnapshot compiles online coupons, deals and special offers from thousands of merchants, and partners with Hotels.com, Marriott, Enterprise, CheapOair, Avis, Budget, Expedia, Priceline, Orbitz and Travelocity, among many others.

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PGA of America Names National Car Rental as ‘Official Rental Car’

National Car Rental will extend specially priced car rental rates to PGA Professionals, the 41 PGA Sections and the PGA's family of nearly 90 corporate partners.

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Avis UK Partners with Etihad Airways Loyalty Program

Members of Etihad Guest can earn triple air miles on all Avis locations worldwide until March 14.

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FSNA Reports Revenue Drop While Net Loss Decreased in 2011

For the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2011, Franchise Services of North America Inc. announced that its net loss was cut by more than half compared to fiscal year ended Sept. 30 2010.

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Avis in Israel Offers iPad2 with Car Rental

Avis customers traveling in Israel can add-on an iPad 2 with their rental, which includes Internet access and GPS.

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Which Hybrids Pay Back the Quickest?

After five years and 15,000 miles of driving per year, are there any hybrids that actually have a lower cost of ownership than their gas-engine counterparts? One unexpected vehicle takes the prize.

How Far Will Cell Phone Bans Go?

The federal government means business with its new law banning cell phone use while driving commercial vehicles. Can the laws go even further, and how should fleets react?

Righting a Wrong in Arizona

Arizona is one of a super minority of states in which auto rental companies are required by statute to pay for the negligent acts of their renters. Look for new legislation in the coming weeks that proposes to change that.

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