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NewsFebruary 2, 2011

Avis Budget Says No to No-Show Fees

The car rental company says it will focus on other strategies for fleet optimization, such as pre-payment.

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NewsDecember 8, 2010

OpenTravel Alliance Releases 2010B Implementation Guide

One of the enhanced OpenTravel messages called, Vehicle Rental No Show Fees, facilities a no show fee charged to a customer.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 9, 2010

Sharon Faulkner Appointed Executive Director of ACRA

Faulkner brings more than 35 years of experience in car rental, as a corporate area manager, franchisee, independent RAC owner and legislative advocate.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 28, 2010

Guaranteed Reservations: Are We Ready?

No-show fee implementation has recently turned from discussion to action as car rental companies, trade organizations, online travel agencies and global distribution systems work together to solve the technological hurdles. But can the car rental industry manage the change as a customer-friendly initiative?

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ArticlesJune 28, 2010

Guaranteed Service for a Guaranteed Reservation

When it comes to no-show fees, the car rental industry needs to demonstrate a commitment to customer service and value with a “satisfaction guaranteed or your money back” promise.

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NewsMay 12, 2010

CRS 2010: Did We Gain Momentum on No-show Fees?

The ACRA panel at the Car Rental Show dug into the issue with the most depth and insight yet in a public forum. With the changing rental car landscape, is there a new willingness to get this done?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

What’s Wrong (and Right) With Car Rental Customer Service?

Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott weighs in on the industry from the other side of the rental counter, including damage complaints, surprise add-on charges, car rental taxation and no-show fees.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

Car Rental Show 2010: Right-sized for the Future

As the industry emerges from the recession, auto rental executives, operators and other professionals met at this year’s show ready to tackle the issues of fleet financing, lifecycle management, remarketing, utilization and no-show fees.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

Charging for No-Shows Could Improve Profits

Analysis by Northcoast Research reveals that implementing policies to reduce no-shows could help Avis Budget eliminate potential loss of up to $9 million annually and instead generate profits of up to $13.3 million. This excerpted analysis was published by Northcoast Research, an institutional equity research firm that specializes in car rental, among many other industries.

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