2014 Auto Rental Summit
Ricky Beggs of Black Book presented at Monday morning's Fleet Jam Session.
Jim Schalberg held a CIRAS training session for auto rental professional certification.
Chris Brown, executive editor of Auto Rental News, introduces a seminar speaker.
Attendees listen to a seminar in the ballroom.
Angela Margolit of Bluebird Auto Rental Systems presents at a seminar on mobile applications.
Sharky Laguana of Bandago Van Rental.
Pat the Trainer presented tips for improving your counter sales.
Monday night featured an Opening Act Rock Star Party with exhibitors.
Breakfast with exhibitors featured some live music.
The winners of this year's Renter Rated Award and honorable mentions (from left to right): Mike Sahota of Zoom Rent-A-Car; Sam Zaman and Dan Darvish of Black & White Car Rental; Ali Mohageri of Executive Van Rentals and Airport Rent-A-Car.
Ken Stellon of the Frontline Performance Group presented tips on how to select top candidates for your car rental operation.
Michele Nilles of Frontline Performance Group.
SONNY's The CarWash Factory invited attendees to a factory tour and car wash presentation.
Wednesday morning featured a meeting for the Brazilian operators.
Guests got "ready to rock" at this year's Auto Rental Summit at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
The Fleet Jam Session also included a panel discussion on the latest trends in fleet remarketing, funding and planning.
The Fleet Jam Session concluded with several small roundtable discussions.
A group of Brazilian car rental operators attended this year's show.
This year, the Auto Rental Summit offered translation services for Spanish speakers at each seminar.
Dr. Craig Manning presented the opening keynote address on his Fearless Mind methodology.
David Purinton of PurCo Fleet Services presented a seminar on how to maintain customer service in the damage recovery process.
Tony Simopoulos of Metravera Solutions.
NextGear Capital sponsored special Auto Rental rock T-shirts for all attendees.
Michael Jackson made an appearance at the Opening Act party.
This year featured a Build Your Band Competition for attendees to get stamps from exhibitors. After completing the "band," attendees were entered in a drawing.
The 2014 Professional of the Year trophies.
This year's Professional of the Year Award winners (left to right): Matt Vercollone, Todd Foss, Richard Wilcox and TJ Sammut.
Paul Allison of Express Internet Technologies gives the audience tips on how to use technology to find new business.
David Mayer of Advantage Rent A Car presented the Fender Guitar prize to Vicky Ramirez of Mission Auto Rental.
Craig Scurato of Simplifi Beneftis gave a presentation on the latest changes for ObamaCare.