Photo via U.S. Department of Defense. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Sixt’s carsharing service is offering a new campaign. Sixt share is providing new customers with 100 welcome minutes, which they can redeem for their first Sixt share trip. This is equivalent to a new customer bonus of… Continue reading Sixt Share Offers Promotion to Celebrate Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall
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Avis Budget Executive Receives Travel Award
In 1998, Kemp joined Avis as head of leisure, with a brief to develop the travel and leisure sector within the group. Photo courtesy of Avis Budget Group. Julia Kemp, Avis Budget Group’s director of sales & partnerships – international, has been named the 2019 recipient of the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Odyssey… Continue reading Avis Budget Executive Receives Travel Award
Fast Track Launches Driver Rewards Program
Points will also be redeemable for entries into special promotions for items like AirPods, TV’s, event tickets, dream vacations, and more. Photo via Uber. Fast Track Mobility, a category leader in the for-hire-vehicle rental industry, announced the launch of its Driver Success Rewards program, specifically developed for its TLC Rental Car customers, which includes drivers… Continue reading Fast Track Launches Driver Rewards Program
Insurer Cuts Uber Ties, Deems Ride-Hailing Too Risky
Insurance is one of the largest expenses for ride-share companies, an issue that many analysts cite as a risk for the ride-share industry’s profitability. Photo via Uber. A Bermuda-based insurer that recently severed ties with an Uber Technologies Inc. affiliate said that the risk of providing driver ride-hailing coverage had become too great and that… Continue reading Insurer Cuts Uber Ties, Deems Ride-Hailing Too Risky
Enterprise Honors Auction Achievement Members
Enterprise Holdings has a global network, operating in 100 countries and territories with more than 10,000 neighborhood and airport locations. Photo via Depositphotos. Enterprise Holdings is honoring 13 vehicle auction companies from across the country with its 2019 Auction Achievement Awards. The annual program recognizes Enterprise Holdings’ automotive auction partners for their exceptional services and support efforts to remarket… Continue reading Enterprise Honors Auction Achievement Members
Risk Theory Teams with MADIS for OEM Rental Car Insurance Programs
MADIS is led by Managing Director Sean Harrigan, a pioneer of insurance for the service rental car program industry and a long-time industry veteran. Photo courtesy of MADIS. Risk Theory, LLC, underwriter of open lot and garage package programs for independent agents, has expanded its offerings to include rental insurance programs for OEM’s, car rental franchises, franchised… Continue reading Risk Theory Teams with MADIS for OEM Rental Car Insurance Programs
Sixt Partners with Wizz Air
The cooperation between Sixt and Wizz Air applies worldwide at almost all of the airline’s destinations in 44 countries. Photo via Depositphotos. Sixt has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, and the leading low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, and will act as the airline’s preferred… Continue reading Sixt Partners with Wizz Air
Green Motion Updates Website to Ease Rental Process
Green Motion announced today the launch of its brand new web eco-system. Designed to present a consistent user experience across all platforms and build on Green Motion’s continued drive to deliver openness, honesty, and transparency to the international car rental industry, the new web eco-system includes the universal roll out of their multi-product strategy. “As you will see… Continue reading Green Motion Updates Website to Ease Rental Process
Enterprise, Progressive to Provide Insurance to Veterans
Since the program began in 2013, more than 700 vehicles have been donated to veterans and their families. Photo via Depositphotos. In observance of Veterans Day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is once again teaming up with Progressive Insurance for its annual Keys to Progress program. On Monday, more than 100 veterans will receive newly refurbished vehicles at events in over 60 locations nationwide.… Continue reading Enterprise, Progressive to Provide Insurance to Veterans
Scott Maybee Named New President of NextGear
In his new role, Maybee will report to Mark Bowser, executive vice president and CFO, Cox Automotive. Photo courtesy of Manheim. Scott Maybee has been named president of NextGear Capital. Maybee comes to NextGear from Manheim Northstar Minnesota, where he was general manager and responsible for all facets of the Minneapolis-based operation. Prior to joining… Continue reading Scott Maybee Named New President of NextGear