Enterprise Takes Next Step In Comprehensive Expansion Across Europe Guerin First Enterprise Rent-A-Car Franchise In The World ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that, for the first time in its more than 55-year history, the company is franchising its flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as it appoints Guerin Car Rental Solutions as a… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Car Rentals
Enterprise Brand Entering Retail Car-Sharing Market
Company Targets Boston and New York First, With Other U.S. Cities to Follow Next Year ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — A variety of vehicles, where and when they need them, and at affordable rates − that’s the bottom-line for car-sharing customers, according to independent research conducted by Northeastern University’s Fleura Bardhi and Suffolk University’s Giana… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Treats Deluxe Suite Guests to Exotic and Super Luxury Cars
Offering the style and glamour of Palm Beach in partnership with Lou La Vie Palm Beach, U.S.A. – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — At Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, the Deluxe Oceanfront Two-Bedroom Suites, as close to the beach as one can get with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, just got even better. In partnership with Lou La Vie, a luxury car… Read the full news article
Survey finds men are more environmentally responsible car drivers than women
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Male motorists are more likely to drive in a more environmentally friendly manner than females, according to the surprising results of a new survey. And more men than women say they will only use a car when cycling, public transport or walking are not an option. The new research, published today, also… Read the full news article
The French Take 30 Days Off, Americans Take 10: Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation
Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of the 2012 Vacation Deprivation® study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. The 2012 study was conducted online by Harris… Read the full news article
AVIS UNVEILS ’13 VEHICLE LINE-UP; BMW, CADILLAC, INFINITI AND VOLVO
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that the new 2013 model-year vehicles have started rolling into Avis locations across the United States. “From compact vehicles to luxury sedans, SUVs and convertibles – we’ve got you covered,” said Tom Gartland, president, North America, Avis Budget Group. “Our 2013 fleet features a wide… Read the full news article
Car Rental Shortages Continue in Parts of New York and New Jersey
Enterprise Holdings still relocating vehicles to local branch offices in response to unprecedented storm damage and consumer demand ST. LOUIS, Mo. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car – continues to relocate cars and trucks to its New York and New Jersey branch offices in… Read the full news article
As USS Enterprise Prepares for Decommissioning, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Military Hiring, Celebrates Veterans Day
Enterprise Hiring More Than 1,500 Veterans, Reservists in 2012 ST. LOUIS, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the U.S. Navy prepares to decommission its historic aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise, another well-known Enterprise is marking Veterans Day by reaffirming its commitment to hiring military veterans and reservists. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, owned and operated by Enterprise Holdings – which… Read the full news article
All About Algae: Danforth’s Quest to Turn Pond Scum Into Gasoline
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI—2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — I am standing in an algae lab in the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. James Umen, a principal investigator, opens a magic cabinet and—lo and behold!—it’s an amazing blue and red light show that’s mesmerizing, though nobody ever gets to see it. What I’m looking at, under an ideal set… Read the full news article
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Included in Business in the Community’s Top 10 List of Diverse Companies (UK)
LONDON – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a benchmarking exercise that assessed the company’s gender and race diversity practices, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been named as a “gold” category employer by responsible business charity Business in the Community. This award places the company amongst the 10 most diverse businesses in the UK, among other leading companies including Ernst… Read the full news article
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car Receive Top Three Spots in J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Rental Car Satisfaction Study
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the first time, Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, captured the top three rankings in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North American Rental Car Satisfaction StudySM. The study, which surveyed leisure and business travelers who rented vehicles at… Read the full news article
Red Cross news release: Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $1 Million to the American Red Cross
Money Will Aid in Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts ST. LOUIS, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Red Cross is proud to announce a very generous donation from our friends at the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the company that operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. The… Read the full news article
Enterprise Holdings Announces Record Profitability, Fiscal 2012 Highlights and Updated Sustainability Report
ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns and operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car – provided highlights of its 2012 fiscal year, including an updated Corporate Sustainability Report. Generating $13.5 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2012, Enterprise Holdings achieved record revenue and profitability for the third… Read the full news article
Whoa Nelly! Residents of American South Are Nation’s Most Passionate College Football Fans, According to Expedia Study
American South Narrowly Edges Midwest in Fan Passion; More and More Fans Willing to Travel to Away Games Bellevue, Wash., 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ – Expedia®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today revealed the results of a study of American attitudes towards college football. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Expedia.com®,… Read the full news article
NORTH AMERICANS: TRAVEL ABROAD THIS FALL AND SAVE WITH AVIS
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ – Traveling internationally this fall? If you’re planning or longing to visit Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Mexico, the Middle East or New Zealand, Avis Car Rental has a special offer for you. Avis is offering residents of the United States and Canada a way to save up to… Read the full news article
Customer Rental Experience Enhanced with Industry-Leading QR Codes and Mobile-Optimized Site
“ONRAMP Concierge” Program Provides Vehicle Information, Great Deals and Local Resources to Car Rental Customers ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car rental customers now have 24/7 access to a virtual travel guide that can steer them to everything from local attractions to vehicle information, thanks to ONRAMP Concierge – a new mobile-optimized website launched by… Read the full news article
Deals Episodes: Rental Car Sales
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — We all know buying a car new or used is a huge expense! Periodically most companies offer some kind of deal, but one place you may not have thought of or may be a little hesitant about are rental car companies. “Enterprise Rental Car is a very well-known brand, but what people… Read the full news article
Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental Brands Enter Uruguay Market
Franchise Agreement with Olecram Expands Travelers’ Options in Montevideo and Punta Del Este MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is franchising the use of its Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands to Olecram SA, a leading transportation company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. This agreement will bring the Alamo and National brands… Read the full news article
Hartsfield-Jackson honored for contribution to Gateway Center
Atlanta Regional Commission cites rental car center, ATL SkyTrain in project’s success ATLANTA – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport received a Development of Excellence Award Honorable Mention/“Exceptional Merit for a Public-Private Partnership” from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) at its State of the Region breakfast on Friday. The award honored the Airport and other… Read the full news article
National Car Rental PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am Raises Nearly $100,000 for St. Louis Youth
Ozzie Smith, Joe Steranka, 21 Gateway PGA Professionals and Nearly 100 Members of the St. Louis Community Help Raise Awareness and Funds for PGA REACH ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Children across the St. Louis region were the big winners at the inaugural National Car Rental PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am golf tournament, held Monday at… Read the full news article
Say “Hello” to TownePlace Suites’ First National Advertising Campaign
The brand’s new ads and tagline appear in airports and rental cars across the country. 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the difference between “Hello” and “Hello, Frank.” TownePlace Suites by Marriott’s first national advertising campaign showcases the personal touch that the brand provides to all of its extended-stay guests, including the campaign’s road warrior “Frank.” From… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS DELIVERS WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TRUCKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS CUSTOMER ORANGE COURIER, INC.
Enterprise Answers the Call for More Alternative-Fuel Vehicles SANTA ANA, Calif., 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the demand for environmentally friendly vehicles continues to rise, Enterprise Holdings is meeting the need by delivering alternative-fuel vehicles to its customers. The company, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, recently finalized a deal that provides Orange Courier, Inc.,… Read the full news article
NEW SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS SAVE TIME FOR ALAMO, ENTERPRISE AND NATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Hassle-Free Car Rental Process Cuts Check-In Time in Half ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelers cancut their check-in time in half and hit the road faster, thanks to new self-service car rental kiosks rolling out in the top 50 airport locations throughout the United States. Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental – which are owned and operated… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS PILOTS RENEWABLE SYNTHETIC DIESEL FOR AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUSES
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car Airport Shuttle Buses Running on Cleaner-Burning Fuel in New Orleans, Houston ST. LOUIS, 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, owner and operator of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, is piloting a program with Mansfield Oil Company to use renewable synthetic diesel fuel in its airport shuttle… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR SEES FAST COST-SAVING ON FLEXIBLE WORKING (UK)
LONDON – 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car hire company Enterprise Rent-A-Car is expanding its home-working pilot programme after experiencing significant positive results after only a few months. Enterprise launched the pilot to establish whether home-working was a viable approach to growing its call centre, based in Aldershot. During the pilot, call centre employees from the Enterprise Business Support… Read the full news article
ALAMO RENT A CAR AND NATIONAL CAR RENTAL LOCATIONS OPEN IN FIVE BRAZILIAN AIRPORTS
Franchise Agreement With Unidas Will Bring Alamo and National Brands to 100+ Brazil Locations by March 2013 ST. LOUIS and SAO PAULO, Brazil, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, for the first time, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental locations are serving customers in Brazil. Five Brazilian airports − Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo; Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International… Read the full news article
SMALL CHANGES IN ENTERPRISE, NATIONAL, ALAMO OPERATIONS PAY OFF IN METRO NEW YORK ENERGY REDUCTION EFFORTS
Company’s Management Training Program Incorporates Corporate Sustainability Efforts and Reinforces Importance of Business Planning for Long Term NEW YORK, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates more than 400 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car rental facilities in metro New York, has reduced its local energy use by almost 10 percent since 2010. Even more… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR TV AD CAMPAIGN BRINGS CUSTOMER SERVICE HOME (UK)
LONDON – 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched a new television brand campaign to extend awareness of the company and its customer service culture. The advertising started on August 13th and a second TV commercial is planned to air later in the year. The ad features fictional US Enterprise employee Brad and his UK… Read the full news article
AOPA inks strategic partnership with Enterprise Holdings
2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — AOPA has entered into a strategic partnership with St. Louis-based Enterprise Holdings, the most comprehensive service provider and only investment-grade company in the U.S. car rental industry. Enterprise Holdings operates the flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as well as National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. As a strategic partner in… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR ANNOUNCES $9.99 PER DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL
Customers Can Begin Reserving Friday Through Monday Rentals For Fall Travel Season St. Louis, Mo., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America’s largest rental car brand, kicked off the fall travel season today by announcing its annual $9.99 per day special weekend rate. The offer runs through May 22, 2013, at the majority of Enterprise’s 5,500… Read the full news article