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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 17, 2004

Postcard Sponsorship Selling Out Fast –- Reserve Yours Today

ACTIF recently announced a new sponsorship opportunity for Founding, Charter and Associate members. Word has spread fast and out of eight original opportunities, only THREE remain! ACTIF is se...

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 12, 2004

Wolf to Head DTG's European Sales

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has appointed Marion Wolf the company's director of European sales. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Wolf will be responsible for maintain...

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 11, 2004

Industry Seeks Compromise on Tort Reform in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. -- A bill seeking to repeal vicarious liability for car rental and leasing companies failed to pass a vote by the Connecticut House Judiciary Committee on April 6. As a result, ...

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 10, 2004

Orlando's Airline Passenger Traffic Continues Climb

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Several airlines, including United's Ted, Southwest and US Airways, are adding flights to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO). "As passenger traffic rebounds with doubl...

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 8, 2004

Minnesota Stadium-Tax Bill Dies in Committee

ST. PAUL, Minn. –- A bill calling for a 6.2% car rental tax, aimed at partially financing new stadiums for the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, failed to attract a majority vote in the House Ways an...

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 5, 2004

Avis Rewards Frequent Renters With Yankee Tickets

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- A new Avis promotion will reward 150 regular customers with two free Yankees tickets. To qualify, customers must use their Avis Wizard number to rent at least five times at a...

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 3, 2004

DTG Posts $6.5 Million Net Income in 1st Quarter

TULSA, Okla. –- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group posted $6.5 million in net income, or 25 cents per share, in 2004's first quarter, the company reported. Total revenue for the quarter was $298.7...

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 27, 2004

DTG Acquires Orlando, Tampa Franchise Operations

TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group said it has agreed to acquire nearly all of the assets of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Orlando and Tampa, Fla., on May 1. Th...

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 26, 2004

Travelocity Business Offers Deals from Hertz, Avis

SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Travelocity's corporate travel program, Travelocity Business, is now offering special rental deals from Hertz and Avis. Benefits range from free membership in business progr...

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 23, 2004

Budget's Survey Pinpoints Reasons for Local Leisure Rentals

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- For leisure get-aways, consumers often look beyond their garages for vacation transportation, according to a new survey conducted by Budget Rent A Car. In a survey of more t...

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