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NewsNovember 9, 2004

Payless Opens Four Mexican Franchises

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Payless Car Rental System has opened four rental locations servicing Campeche, Chihuahua and Ciudad Juarez, increasing the number of franchises throughout Mexico to 15 re...

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NewsNovember 5, 2004

Voters Approve Dallas Cowboys-Backed Stadium Tax

ARLINGTON, Texas –- Arlington voters on Nov. 2 approved a tax package, which includes a 5% car rental tax, to help finance a new 75,000-seat stadium for the Dallas Cowboys. The stadium tax plan ...

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NewsNovember 2, 2004

Hertz, Avis to Offer Wi-Fi at Major Locations

Both the Hertz Corp. and Avis Rent A Car System have announced plans to begin offering Wi-Fi connectivity at a number of major airport locations early next year. As a result, customers with lapt...

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NewsNovember 2, 2004

DTG to Acquire Dollar, Thrifty Franchises in Boise

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has agreed to purchase both the Dollar and Thrifty franchise operations in Boise, Idaho. The acquisitions include in-terminal locations for Dollar...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2004

If There Was an Excuse Hall of Fame…

Auto Rental News’ Lamest Customer Excuse Contest drew a bevy of entries detailing excuses from customers returning damaged cars. Here are some of the most outlandish.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2004

Finding and Challenging Staff Committed to Your RAC’s Success

Tap your brightest employees to get referrals, and take steps to ensure new employees are intellectually engaged and see long-term career potential.

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NewsOctober 27, 2004

DTG 3RD Quarter Net Income Up

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. reported net income for the third quarter was $25 million (96 cents per share). For the comparable 2003 quarter, net income was $21.4 million...

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NewsOctober 26, 2004

Advantage Upgrades GDS Connectivity

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Advantage Rent-A-Car now offers the highest level of connectivity for car rental bookings with all global distribution system (GDS) providers. As a result, travel agents h...

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NewsOctober 26, 2004

DTG to Acquire L.A., San Diego Thrifty Franchises

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Los Angeles and San Diego. The sales are due to close Nov....

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NewsOctober 26, 2004

TIA Concludes Interest in Leisure Travel on the Rise

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Travel Industry Association of America's (TIA) quarterly Traveler Sentiment Index showed a slight increase of 1.6% in the third quarter versus the second quarter of 2004....

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