Car Rental and the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Global Check-In
This webinar can now be accessed on demand. It convened subject matter experts from across the globe to discuss the disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On March 31, Auto Rental News hosted an hour-and-a-half webinar titled “Car Rental and the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Global Check In” that brought perspective on how the industry is dealing with the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic across the globe.
Speakers from car rental companies and subject matter experts from China, U.K., Brazil, Saudi Arabia/U.A.E., New Zealand, Mexico, and the U.S. discussed present conditions in the markets they serve, how the industry is meeting these challenges, and the road ahead.
Key Takeaways:
Analysis of disbursement of U.S. government loans and grants available to car rental
Pricing strategies based on unprecedented drops in volume and demand
General strategy suggestions based on current conditions
An analysis of car rental in China post pandemic peak
Market updates from around the world, including U.K./Europe, New Zealand, Mexico, Saudi Arabia/U.A.E., and Brazil
This webinar can be viewed on-demand through this link.
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