LONDON, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its ongoing European expansion strategy, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has selected new franchise partners in Poland and the Czech Republic, providing greater choice and mobility to customers across all major airport and city locations in these two European markets. These agreements consolidate the company’s footprint in Central and Eastern Europe, further increasing access… Read the full press release
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Enterprise Holdings to acquire US largest ride-matching business Zimride
Enterprise: “Perfect Complement to Our Existing Car-Sharing, Vanpooling and Car Rental Services” ST. LOUIS, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is acquiring the business of Zimride, an online service that efficiently connects drivers, passengers and partners with colleges and universities to facilitate sustainable transportation-management solutions. Zimride is the largest ride-matching program in the United States… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings streamlines fleet sales with launch of tablet-based Vehicle Sales Mobile (VSM) app
New Tablet-based Vehicle Sales Mobile App Puts Virtual Fleet Sales Showroom in Dealers’ Hands ST. LOUIS, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Filling car dealership lots with quality used vehicles just got a whole lot easier. Enterprise Holdings is streamlining its fleet sales with the launch of its Vehicle Sales Mobile (VSM) technology – a new app that… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings study: New Vehicle Purchase Decision Highly Influenced by Rental “Test Drive” Experience
ST. LOUIS, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car rental customers try before they buy, according to a new study commissioned by Enterprise Holdings. The study conducted by Polk, the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions, found customers who rent a car from Enterprise Holdings’ brands – Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental – are 55 percent more… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings signed with COPA S.A.of Lima to franchise Alamo Rent A Car brand for the Peruvian market
LIMA, Peru, 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is franchising the use of its Alamo Rent A Car brand to COPA S.A. of Lima, Peru. This appointment continues the expansion of the brand’s footprint in Latin America. Alamo will serve Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, located 10 miles north-west of the downtown area. The main… Read the full press release
Alamo Rent A Car to launch suite of social network-based games called Alamo Games 2 Go
Participants Can Win $5,000 Grand Prize and Weekly Prizes for Games Played On-The-Go ST. LOUIS, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the official start of summer, Alamo Rent A Car is providing entertainment, fun and prizes for vacationing families through a new suite of social network-based games called Alamo Games 2 Go. Launched this week on… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car appointed SharingMatters BV to develop Enterprise-branded rental business in Netherlands
LONDON, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has appointed SharingMatters BV to develop an Enterprise-branded rental business in the Netherlands. This forms part of Enterprise’s ongoing European growth strategy. The company will establish a presence across the major Dutch airports, with the first expected to be open at the start of September, 2013. This will be followed soon… Read the full press release
Avis Car Rental honored with Canstar Blue’s “Most Satisfied Customers Award” in Australia
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second year in a row, Avis Car Rental has been honored with Canstar Blue’s “Most Satisfied Customers Award.” According to the new car hire customer satisfaction survey in Australia, Avis earned a five-star rating in every category, including overall satisfaction, service, vehicle availability, booking process, transparency of costs… Read the full press release
Boo Weekley has been voted May PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Boo Weekley has been voted the May PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to be split by… Read the full press release
Enterprise extends brand into Turkey through Partnership with Yes Oto Kiralama
LONDON, 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has reached an agreement with Yes Oto Kiralama, a subsidiary of Gürbaslar Automotive Group, to extend its car hire brand into Turkey. The agreement with Yes Oto Kiralama is part of a planned programme of expansion designed to give Enterprise widespread coverage across Europe, widening choice for both business and… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings Promotes Pamela M. Nicholson to Chief Executive Officer
Becomes Third CEO in Family-Owned Company’s History, First from Outside the Taylor Family ST. LOUIS, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that Pamela M. Nicholson, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. She becomes only the third CEO in the privately held company’s 56-year history and the first to… Read the full press release
Wingate by Wyndham Delivers Special Uber Offer to NYC Conference Goers
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fighting for a cab in an unfamiliar, bustling city can often be daunting. Wingate by Wyndham® is making that job easier for those attending the 35th Annual New York University (NYU) International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York City next week with a $20 discount on their first ride with on-demand… Read the full press release
IGO CarSharing is Now Part of World’s Largest Local Car-rental and Car-sharing Network, Enterprise Holdings
ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has announced that it is acquiring the business of IGO CarSharing, a non-profit organization serving more than 15,000 members, with more than 200 locations in more than 40 neighborhoods. Established in 2002as a pilot program of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, IGO was the first car-sharing program in Chicago and has… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car analysis finds significant increase in the use of car hire among UK public sector organisations
LONDON, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New analysis from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows a significant increase in the use of car hire among UK public sector organisations including local authorities, health trusts and central government. This includes daily rental services as well as hourly car hire through car sharing schemes. The growth demonstrates the success of the partnership with Government Procurement Services, designed… Read the full press release
Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise offers all-new 2013 SRT Viper
ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car enthusiasts in Southern California have one more exciting option to choose from when renting a car from the Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise – Chrysler Group’s all-new 2013 SRT Viper. Enterprise purchased a sleek red Viper with black leather interior, one of an extremely-limited number that have been built and sold… Read the full press release
National Car Rental is the Official Rental Car of the 74th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Bellerive Country Club
ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 74th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid is headed to St. Louis from May 21 – 26, 2013, where it will be hosted for the first time by Bellerive Country Club. National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel, is the Official Rental Car of the Championship, which… Read the full press release
Kirk Kazanjian’s New Book Highlights How Enterprise Holdings Builds Brand Loyalty
Author Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to marketing and customer service expert, Kirk Kazanjian, building a successful company today means creating “an unbreakable bond of loyalty between your customers and employees.” Now, his latest book – Driving Loyalty: Turning Every Customer… Read the full press release
14 years in a row, Avis Car Rental named the leading car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the 14th year in a row, Avis Car Rental has been named the leading car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®. Avis ranked number one in each of the four drivers of brand loyalty, including brand reputation; pricing discounts and options; customer service and convenience;… Read the full press release
Travel Alert: Enterprise Holdings’ brands decreased basic rates by an average of 6.5 percent for airport travelers from 2009 to 2013
President and COO Nicholson: “We are able to use our extensive network to help keep rental cars affordable” ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — With American families now planning their summer 2013 road trips, many consumers are paying extra close attention to car-rental prices. In fact, during the last few months, some media outlets have reported concerns… Read the full press release
Avis Early-Bird Sale for residents of US and Canada traveling abroad
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced a money-saving promotion for residents of the United States and Canada traveling abroad. Whether you are planning a trip to Africa, Europe or the Middle East, book by May 31 and save up to 25 percent on a rental vehicle. “Promotions like these help us… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE CARSHARE LAUNCHES INTEGRATED MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Campaign Kicks Off in Well-Established Car-Sharing Markets, Including New York City, Boston and Philadelphia ST. LOUIS, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise CarShare today announced the launch of an integrated marketing campaign that will bring together advertising, event sponsorships, street teams, public relations and social media efforts to introduce “the new standard in car sharing.” The multi-year marketing… Read the full press release
Enterprise appoints Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH as a new franchise partner to extend network in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia
LONDON, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the appointment of Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH as a new franchise partner, to extend the fast-growing network of Enterprise branches in Europe to include prime locations in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia including major airports and city locations. The locations are set to open later this year. With Enterprise’s combination… Read the full press release
AVIS FEATURES CELEBRITIES IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building upon last year’s award-winning integrated marketing strategy, Avis Car Rental today launched a new campaign – “The Professionals.” The campaign showcases that, with Avis, the rental car becomes an essential part of successful travel. The campaign includes four national TV commercials, each of which depicts how Avis provides busy… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Announces Hollywood Limousine Service Inc. as the Preferred Proponent of On-Demand Sedan/Limousine Service Contract at the Airport
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is pleased to announce Hollywood Limousine Service Inc. as the preferred proponent of the on-demand sedan and limousine service contract for customers of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “Our goal is to provide passengers at the airport with an exceptional customer experience for the duration of their trip,… Read the full press release
One of the UK’s leading online travel agencies, On the Beach, signs with Travelport
First GDS relationship for leading OTA to drive new hotel, car and flight content Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces a new agreement with On the Beach, one of the UK’s leading online travel agencies. The agreement is… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
Enterprise one of only five major companies to publish GRI-verified sustainability reports in travel industry Kirk Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has received the 2013 Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Award from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), honoring the company as a leader… Read the full press release
ALAMO, ENTERPRISE AND NATIONAL ANNOUNCE “CASH-IN CLUB” SPRING PROMOTION TO REWARD TRAVEL AGENT PARTNERS
Promotion Provides Club Members Three Times Points on Rentals; Four Times Points for Elite Members St. Louis, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands have kicked off an exciting promotion for the Cash-In Club rewards program for U.S. and Canadian travel agent partners, on bookings made after March 23, 2013. The promotion offers… Read the full press release
Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to the Brandt and… Read the full press release
Official Rental Car of the NCAA® Helps Hoops Fans Follow the Tourney While Staying out of Trouble with the Boss
St. Louis, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Cinderella teams and upsets abounding, remaining calm, cool and collected on the job in March isn’t always a layup. That’s why Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the official rental car of the NCAA and the largest hirer of recent college graduates in the U.S., is offering its own list of “Elite Eight®” tips… Read the full press release
Avis Car Rental announced its 10th anniversary in the People’s Republic of China
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced its 10th anniversary in the People’s Republic of China. Established in 2003 as a joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, one of the largest car manufacturers in China, Avis China was the first joint venture car rental company in the country. Today, China is… Read the full press release