Avis Named Rental Car Provider for Inspirato Luxury Club
Avis has announced that it has signed a new, multi-year partnership agreement with luxury destination club Inspirato. Under the partnership, Avis has been named Inspirato's exclusive rental car provider.

Photo via Atomic Taco/Flickr.

Photo via Atomic Taco/Flickr.
Avis has announced that it has signed a new, multi-year partnership agreement with luxury destination club Inspirato. Under the partnership, Avis has been named Inspirato's exclusive rental car provider.
With the partnership, Inspirato's 8,000 members will receive exclusive offers and discounts from Avis, while Inspirato's Personal Vacation Advisors team will include Avis as part of their trip planning services.
Additionally, Avis will be featured on the "Partners Programs" page of Inspirato's website and in member communications. Avis customers will also be given exclusive Inspirato membership offers, says the company.
"We're very excited to work with Inspirato," said Tom Villani, Avis Budget Group’s vice president of global travel and partnerships. "Our companies share a deep commitment to going the extra mile in every customer interaction, and our natural partnership will result in great benefits to customers on both sides. At the same time, our relationship with Inspirato positions us to further accelerate revenue growth with this highly sought-after demographic."
Inspirato’s partner program aims to make the “before, during and after” of each vacation seamless, according to the company.
"Like Inspirato, Avis is the choice of many discerning travelers," said Brent Handler, founder and CEO of Inspirato. "Our members expect a higher level of service when they travel with us, so we knew that Avis was the perfect fit when we sought a car rental provider. We're thrilled with this partnership."
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