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Rental Operations•by Staff•November 1, 2011

November/December Issue Is Up

Ad-wrapped rental cars are finding a presence in the industry, along with car sharing on college campuses. Our new issue also looks at differences in customer and associate perceptions and offers some quick tips on how to harness social media to promote your business.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•November 1, 2011

Rental Car Companies Make Do during Flight Cancellations in Australia

Rental car companies were doing their best to keep up with demand as each returned car is quickly snatched up. One rental car company noted it had to start “turning people away.”

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Rental Operations•by Staff•November 1, 2011

Expedia Looks to Capitalize on Argentina’s Increased Popularity

Bookings to Argentine hotels on the online travel company rose by more than 80 percent from 2010 to 2011.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•November 1, 2011

What Business Travelers Like, Dislike about Business Travel Experiences

Overly intrusive security systems listed as among the worst.

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Rental Software•by Staff•October 28, 2011

Hertz Entertainment Services Introduces DirectTV Auto to Fleet

Hertz entertainment and special events customers will now have access to 200-plus channels of current DirectTV programming.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•October 27, 2011

Nashville Int’l Airport Conrac to Open Nov. 1

Just a short walk from the terminal, this three-level consolidated rental car facility will increase the airport’s rental car capacity by about 1,400 vehicles.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•October 27, 2011

Companies to Pay More for Plane Tickets and Hotel Rooms Next Year

Fewer customer discounts are expected from airline and hotel suppliers, according to the Global Business Travel Association’s Annual Industry Pulse Report.

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Fleet Acquisition•by Staff•October 27, 2011

Hertz Withdraws Offer to Acquire Dollar Thrifty

While the company remains interested in obtaining FTC approval, Hertz announced Oct. 27 that it is withdrawing its exchange offer, which would have expired Nov. 1.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•October 26, 2011

Enterprise Holdings Announces Fiscal 2011 Highlights and Inaugural 'Sustainability Report'

Owner of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands posted a record $14.1 billion in worldwide revenues, and grew its rental fleet to more than 1 million for the first time.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•October 26, 2011

Global Business Travel Prices to Increase Conservatively In 2012

North America hotel and airfare prices are expected to increase, while auto rental rates remain flat. The highest business travel price increases are expected in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

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