January 12, 2004
ATLANTA -- Worldspan announced that Alamo Rent A
Car and National Car Rental have upgraded to Worldspan Car Source, the highest
level of connectivity in the Worldspan global distribution system....
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January 12, 2004
JACKSON, Miss. -- Sandy Miller, former chairman and CEO of Budget Group Inc., has become a new co-owner of U-Save Auto Rental, the company said. Miller assumes the role of co-chairman and co-CEO...
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By Jennifer Cordero, January 2004
RACs can often benefit from hiring outside professional trainers for such specialties as incremental sales and vehicle repairs.
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By Staff, January 2004
Keynote speaker Joseph Cappy explains how Dollar Thrifty managed to lead the industry in pre-tax profit margin even in the aftermath of 9/11.
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By Cathy Stephens, January 2004
The new partnership provides Payless with both a channel for European business and impetus to tighten quality
standards across the franchise system.
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December 23, 2003
TULSA, Okla. --Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operation serving the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.The structur...
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December 22, 2003
NEW YORK -- Cendant Corp. today announced that its annual meeting of stockholders will be held on April 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt New YorkCendant owns Avis and Budget.The company's annu...
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December 17, 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Transportation company ZAP announced it has opened a rental operation here with more than 100 electric cars. The company has also opened a dealership on Las Vegas' auto row.ZAP of ...
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December 11, 2003
TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced it has acquired the Thrifty Car Rental franchise serving the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Terms of the transaction weren't...
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December 10, 2003
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Ken Nicholson has joined Advantage Rent-A-Car as regional director for Dallas and Houston as well as all of Oklahoma. He is responsible for all operational aspects of the b...
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