EagleRider Partners with Hilton Division
LOS ANGELES -- As a result of the relationship between EagleRider, which specializes in renting Harley-Davidsons and other motorcycles, and Hilton Grand Vacations Corp., more than 90,000 members of HGVC and the Hilton Club can now rent from EagleRider through their club membership.
LOS ANGELES – EagleRider, which specializes in renting Harley-Davidsons and other motorcycles, announced an affiliation with Hilton Grand Vacations Co. (HGVC), the timeshare division of Hilton Hotels Corp. As a result of the new relationship, more than 90,000 members of HGVC and the Hilton Club can now rent from EagleRider through their club membership.
"We have always regarded our company as one that caters to a lifestyle rather than just motorcycle rentals," said Peter Wurmer, vice president of operations for EagleRider. "Therefore, we see this alliance with HGVC as another step to increase value for both of our services."
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