2017 Auto Rental Summit
Seminars featured discussions on current topics affecting the car rental industry.
Angela Margolit (left) received the Professional of the Year Award in the vendor category and Phil Spink (right) won for the operator category. Chris Brown, executive editor of Auto Rental News (center) presented the awards.
Mike Pitcher, former CEO of LeasePlan USA, delivered the keynote address.
The event offered several opportunities for attendees to network with various vendors in the exhibit hall.
Luis Montalto of Rate Highway presented to Latin American attendees. Along with Alex Shartsis of Perfect Price, the duo provided insights into the trend to using artificial intelligence in pricing.
The conference provided several opportunities for networking.
Pat the Trainer of International Franchise Systems used a workbook and attendee interaction during her seminar on employee performance management.
Neil Abrams of Abrams Consulting Group led a discussion on the direction of the car rental industry and the evolution of the personal mobility industry.
Jonathan Smoke, Cox Automotive's chief economist, tied in general economic developments with automotive sales and remarketing trends.
Attendees had a chance to network with exhibitors at the Summit's opening reception as well as breakfast and lunch the following day.
Daniel Romero, CEO of Manheim Brazil, delivered a seminar to Latin American attendees on the state of remarketing in Latin America.
This year's Summit featured 16 seminars that focused on how car rental companies can achieve operational excellence with a focus "people, process, and profits."
At a structured networking event, led by David Purinton of PurCo Fleet Services, attendees rotated between tables to interact with representatives from car rental companies and fleet services.
Attendees new to the industry networked with seasoned veterans.
Car rental operators traveled from Brazil for the opportunity to learn and network.
David Purinton informed Latin American attendees on Purco's Cross Borders services.
Chris Brown, executive editor of Auto Rental News, introducing the next seminar.
During the Fleet Jam Session, Joe Lyons of America's Auto Auction presented a seminar on current conditions affecting fleet planning.
Andres Lezcano, account manager at Bluebird Auto Rental Systems, discussed tools to help increase a company's customer satisfaction index.