Avis signe avec Renault une pré-commande de 500

Bero Berlin, Limousine and
Chauffeur Service
BERO BERLIN was established 1969 as a Limousine- &
Chauffeurservice Company by Bernard Rogge. Since that time the
company has continuously developed and now belongs to the
largest and most respected providers in Germany.
The BERO BERLIN fleet consists of approximately 30 vehicles
from Limousines to Coaches.
BERO BERLIN is a company with a sense of responsibility. All
vehicles are licensed for passenger transportation and have
appropriate insurance. With your cooperation our employees
will ensure that your transportion service will be settled
successfully.
Our company is certified under the criteria of Quality
Management DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and is subject to annual
quality checks.
In cooperation with the EUROLIMOUSINE network, which was
founded by Bernard Rogge in 2001, we can offer service of
equivalent standard throughout Germany and large parts of
Europe.
BERO BERLIN looks forward together with it‘s partners to
providing you with service of the highest standards.
Click here to download the brochure in PDF.
Hertz Completes Acquisition
of Donlen Corporation
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global
Holdings, Inc. (“Hertz”) (NYSE: HTZ) announced that it has
completed the acquisition of Donlen Corporation (“Donlen”), a
leading provider of fleet leasing and management services. The
acquisition was funded by $177 million in cash proceeds from
Hertz and the assumption of $770 million in Donlen fleet debt.
Donlen provides Hertz an immediate leadership position in
long-term car, truck and equipment leasing and fleet
management. This transaction is part of the overall growth
strategy of Hertz to provide the most flexible transportation
programs for corporate and general consumers.
Mark P. Frissora, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Hertz, said, “The acquisition of Donlen is consistent with the
evolution of Hertz’s asset-light, technology focused business
model and is part of the Company’s overall growth strategy to
provide the most flexible transportation programs for
corporate and retail customers. Integrating Donlen into the
Hertz family of products gives us a yearly and multi-year
offering that complements our current core competencies of
hourly, daily and monthly car sharing and car rental options
and provides the Company with a more stable revenue stream and
new adjacent markets to leverage our existing business model.”
With more than 144,000 vehicles under lease and management
across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Donlen generates
revenue through its high-quality, diversified lease portfolio
and its fee-based fleet management and services business. For
over a decade, Donlen has posted consistent increases in pretax income, a trend that continued throughout the recession in
2008 and 2009. In 2010 Donlen generated gross billings of
approximately $920 million and revenues of approximately $350
million. The transaction is immediately accretive to Hertz’s
earnings and is EVA positive in year one.
ABOUT HERTZ
The Hertz Corporation — a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings,
Inc. — is the world’s largest general use car rental brand,
operating from approximately 8,000 locations in approximately
150 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car
rental brand in the U.S. and at 94 major airports in Europe,
operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and
airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia,
Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the
Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in
Africa and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives
such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost® customized, onboard
navigation systems, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and unique cars
and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline and Green
Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. In
2008, the Company entered the global car sharing market in
London, New York City and Paris. Hertz also operates one of
the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz
Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of
equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and
used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major
industrial companies to local contractors and consumers from
approximately 315 branches in the United States, Canada,
France, Spain, Italy, China and Saudi Arabia, as well as
through its international licensees.
CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this press release include
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements involve a number of risk and uncertainties, and
actual results or events may differ materially from those
projected or implied in those statements. Examples include
statements regarding the benefits and impact of the proposed
transaction, including accretion to earnings, the combined
company’s ability to achieve the synergies and value creation
that are contemplated by the parties, Hertz’s ability to
promptly and effectively integrate Donlen’s business, and the
diversion of management time on transaction-related issues.
Additional examples of forward-looking statements include
information concerning Hertz’s or the combined company’s
outlook, anticipated revenues, results of operations and
implementation of productivity and efficiency initiatives, and
the anticipated savings and restructuring charges expected to
be realized or incurred in connection therewith, as well as
any other statement that does not directly relate to any
historical or current fact.
These forward-looking statements often include words such as
“believe,” “expect,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intend,”
“plan,” “estimate,” “seek,” “will,” “may,” “would,” “should,”
“could,” “forecast” or similar expressions. These statements
are based on certain assumptions that Hertz has made in light
of its experience in the industry as well as its perceptions
of historical trends, current conditions, expected future
developments and other factors that it believes are
appropriate in these circumstances. Hertz believes these
judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that no
assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by
the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if
any of them do so, what impact they will have on the results
of operations or financial conditions of Hertz or the combined
company, due to a variety of important factors, both positive
and negative. Among other items, such factors could include
the overall strength and stability of general economic
conditions, both in the United States and in global markets,
including the timing and strength of the current recovery;
levels of travel demand, particularly with respect to airline
passenger traffic in the United States and in global markets
and the impact of disruptions or reductions in air travel
resulting from airline bankruptcies, industry consolidation,
capacity reductions, pricing actions or other events; the
effect of significant changes in the competitive environment,
including as a result of industry consolidation, and the
effect of competition in Hertz’s markets, including on its
pricing policies or use of incentives; its ability to achieve
cost savings and efficiencies and realize opportunities to
increase productivity and profitability; its ability to
accurately estimate future levels of rental and leasing
activity and adjust the size of its fleets accordingly; the
impact of safety recalls by the manufacturers of its rental
and leased vehicles and equipment; the impact of a major
disruption in its communication or centralized information
networks or payment systems; and changes in the existing, or
the adoption of new, laws, regulations, policies or other
activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations
where such actions may materially affect its operations or the
cost thereof.
Hertz cautions you that you should not rely unduly on these
forward-looking statements, which reflect its current beliefs
and are based on information currently available. All forwardlooking statements attributable to Hertz or persons acting on
Hertz’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by
the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak
only as of the date made, and Hertz undertakes no obligation
to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. Additional information concerning these statements
and other factors can be found in Hertz’s filings with the
SEC, including the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, the quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other
documents Hertz has filed.
Hertz Introduces Hertz Gold
Plus Rewards Customer Loyalty
Program
Bonus Gold Plus Rewards Points and Free Gold Service Kick Off
Program
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz
Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use
airport car rental brand, has launched a new customer loyalty
program, Gold Plus Rewards. Gold Plus Rewards adds a number of
consumer friendly enhancements to Hertz’s loyalty program,
formerly Hertz #1 Awards, to make earning rewards faster and
easier. Gold Plus Rewards provides customers with a wide range
of flexible reward options including points that never expire,
‘AnyDay’ reward options that have no blackout periods, easy
online redemption on hertz.com, international point accrual,
and a wide variety of car rewards including cars from Hertz’s
new Adrenaline Collection.
“Gold Plus Rewards is the most advantageous rewards program in
the industry with points that don’t expire and that don’t have
blackout dates. The program was designed to enable members to
quickly accumulate and begin using their free rental days,”
commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. “A superior program, Gold Plus Rewards reflects
extensive input from our customers and, in addition to free
rental days, we’re enabling all customers to take advantage of
Hertz’s premiere, expedited rental process.”
To introduce the program, Hertz is offering a 500 point sign
up bonus, equivalent to a free weekend rental day, and a 100
bonus points per paid rental day on qualifying rentals taking
place through September 30, 2011. In addition, for a limited
time, Hertz is waiving the $60 sign up fee associated with its
expedited Gold service offering. To take advantage of these
promotions customers simply go to www.HertzGoldPlusRewards.com
to enroll.
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is a fast, easy, and flexible loyalty
program that enables members to earn free rental car days.
Members who elect to earn Gold Plus Rewards Points earn one
point per dollar spent on qualifying Hertz rentals. Free
weekend rental days are earned for as few as 500 points,
making Gold Plus Rewards one of the fastest ways to free car
rental days. Points are tracked automatically and can easily
be redeemed online. Rewards include a wide choice of rental
options and car types including cars from any of Hertz’s
Collections — the new Adrenaline and Green Traveler
Collections and the popular Prestige Collection.
Gold Plus Rewards has AnyDay Rewards with no black-out dates,
allowing members to use points at any time. Members also have
the flexibility to use their points when it is convenient for
them as Gold Plus Rewards Points do not automatically expire.
Each time a member earns points or redeems points, their
points renew for an additional 24 months which means they do
not have to worry about points expiring.
To introduce Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Hertz is offering
members three promotional opportunities available July 1
through September 30, 2011:
Fee Waived Gold service: Hertz is offering Gold Plus Rewards
members free Gold service; normally $60 annually.
Bonus of 500 Gold Plus Rewards Points: Current and new members
will be awarded 500 Gold Plus Rewards Points (equivalent to a
free weekend day) for registering for the launch promotion.
100 Bonus Points Per Rental Day: Members who register online
will be awarded a bonus of 100 Gold Plus Rewards Points per
rental day. This is in addition to the regular points earned
for qualifying rentals.
For Gold Plus Rewards details, to sign up for any of the
promotional offers, and to earn Gold Plus Rewards on all
qualifying rentals, customers
www.HertzGoldPlusRewards.com.
simply
need
to
visit
Gold Plus Rewards replaces Hertz #1 Awards in the U.S. and
Canada and makes earning rewards fast and easy providing
customers with a wide range of flexible reward options. Points
earned previously in the #1 Awards program will transition
automatically into the Gold Plus Rewards program.
ABOUT THE HERTZ CORPORATION
A subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ), Hertz
is the world’s largest general use car rental brand, operating
from approximately 8,500 locations in 146 countries worldwide.
Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S.
and at 83 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate
and licensee locations in cities and airports in North
America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in
cities and airports in Africa and the Middle East. Product and
service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost®
customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s
Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz car
sharing operates in Berlin, London, Madrid, New York City and
Paris. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest
equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental
Corporation, offering a diverse line of equipment, including
tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for
sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to
local contractors and consumers from approximately 325
branches in the United States, Canada, China, France and
Spain.
To make car rental reservations or for more information,
customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free
at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also
available on the web at www.hertz.com.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive
Group Recommends Shareholders
Take No Action Regarding
Hertz Exchange Offer
Sunny
Cars
vroegboekactie
start
Maandag 1 november is niet alleen traditioneel Allerheiligen
in België, maar deze datum markeerde ook de start van Sunny
Cars vroegboekaktie, die de bedoeling heeft om klanten tijdig
een huurauto te laten reserveren voor hun short breaks en
vakanties in de komende lente en zomer.
Sunny Cars biedt klanten van de reisbureaus de mogelijkheid om
de huurauto kosteloos te annuleren, mits de reservering is
gedaan tussen 1 november 2010 en 31 januari 2011. Hiermee wil
de internationale bemiddelaar reisagenten helpen om
vroegboekingen te stimuleren en zo te voorkomen dat de klant
later geconfronteerd zou kunnen worden met eventuele
teleurstellingen. Hoe kun je dat beter symboliseren dan er
letterlijk en figuurlijk ‘vroeg bij te zijn’?
Algemeen
Directeur
Sunny
Cars
België
&Nederland
Hans
Knottnerus: “Het is belangrijk dat reisagenten daarnaast ook
op de hoogte zijn van onze flexservice, die hen in staat stelt
aarzelende klanten te overtuigen tijdig een huurauto te
regelen. Het zal ook komend jaar voor populaire
vakantiebestemmingen hier en daar lastig worden om op’ last
minute basis’ een huurauto te reserveren, vooral in het
hoogseizoen. Deze flexservice geeft de klant uiteindelijk de
gelegenheid om tot vier uur voor aanvang van de huurperiode de
reservering te wijzigen. En het geeft de reisagent een extra
argument in handen de klant te overtuigen om zo vroeg mogelijk
een auto te reserveren”.
Avis signe avec Renault une
pré-commande de 500 véhicules
électriques
disponibles
prochainement à la location
Suite au partenariat sur le véhicule électrique annoncé en
février 2010, Avis, l’un des acteurs majeurs de la location
courte durée, a signé une pré-commande de 500 véhicules
électriques Renault.
Les clients d’Avis pourront ainsi louer la Fluence ZE et le
Kangoo Express ZE de Renault dans 7 pays, à compter de la fin
de l’année 2011.
Les clients d’Avis pourront saisir l’opportunité de conduire
des véhicules électriques dans les pays suivants : France,
Espagne, Royaume-Uni, Allemagne, Italie, Portugal ainsi qu’en
Belgique.
« Chez Avis, nous voulons donner le choix à nos clients en
matière de mobilité », souligne Pascal Bazin, CEO d’Avis
Europe. « Notre partenariat avec Renault est pour nous un
autre moyen d’honorer cet engagement, puisqu’il nous permet
d’enrichir notre flotte de véhicules électriques. Ces derniers
complètent notre offre actuelle de mobilité et nous permettent
de proposer une alternative à la location de véhicules
classique, dont pourront bénéficier aussi bien nos clients
professionnels que particuliers, soucieux de leur impact sur
l’environnement. »
« Nous sommes le seul constructeur automobile européen qui
développe actuellement une gamme complète de véhicules
électriques abordables, en utilisant nos propres batteries,
nos propres technologies et notre propre système de production
afin de garantir un haut niveau de qualité et de
performances », précise Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Directeur de la
Division Entreprises de Renault. « En louant une voiture
électrique chez Avis, les clients découvriront la mobilité
électrique grâce à cette technologie et les avantages qu’elle
présente en terme d’environnement. »
Renault vient tout juste de dévoiler les deux premiers modèles
de sa gamme de véhicules électriques : Kangoo Express ZE, un
véhicule utilitaire, et Fluence ZE, une berline familiale.
Cette gamme de véhicules électriques sera par la suite,
enrichie par deux nouveaux modèles, exclusivement conçus pour
l’électrique :
– la Twizy, un véhicule biplace à 4 roues urbain et agile
– la ZOÉ, une petite berline compacte et flexible capable de
répondre aux besoins quotidiens.
Ces véhicules électriques Renault complètent l’offre déjà
importante d’Avis dans le domaine de l’éco-mobilité. Les
véhicules de la flotte d’Avis n’excèdent pas six mois
d’ancienneté, et ce afin d’optimiser la consommation de
carburant. De surcroît, les émissions moyennes de CO2 des
véhicules achetés en 2009 ne dépassaient pas 144,6 g de
CO2/Km. Avis propose, en outre, des centaines de véhicules qui
fonctionnent avec un carburant autre que l’essence ou le
gazoile. Les clients professionnels comme les particuliers ont
aussi la possibilité, lors de leur réservation, de compenser
leurs émissions de CO2 par la plantation d’arbres.
Sensible
depuis
longtemps
aux
problématiques
environnementales, Avis a compensé depuis 1997 plus de 156 000
tonnes de CO2, en investissant dans de nombreuses initiatives
écologiques telles que les énergies renouvelables, un projet
agricole d’emprisonnement du méthane et la plantation de
forêts qui lui permettent d’être certifiée CarbonNeutral®
depuis plus de dix ans.
Pour en savoir plus sur Avis, sa flotte de véhicules
écologiques et ses actions en faveur de l’environnement,
rendez-vous
sur
avis.be
et
sur
http://www.avis-greenerworld.com
Pour en savoir plus sur Renault et sur sa future gamme de
véhicules électriques, rendez-vous sur Renault.com.
Nomination de Luc Frederix au
titre de Managing Director
Avis Belgium
Luc Frederix a
été nommé en
tant que
Managing
Director
d’Avis
Belgium.
Luc Frederix a été nommé en tant que Managing Director d’Avis
Belgium.
Il succède dans cette fonction à Stéphane Soille, qui est
devenu General Manager Autriche, Benelux, Suisse et Group
Operations.
Luc
Frederix
possède
plus
d’une
vingtaine
d’années
d’expérience chez Avis Belux. Durant cette période, il a
occupé différents postes au sein des services opérationnels et
était depuis deux ans, responsable de la direction journalière
en tant que Country Manager.
Luc entamera sa nouvelle fonction dans les toutes nouvelles
installations de la rue Colonel Bourg 122 à Evere.
« En tant que Managing Director, ma priorité est de m’assurer
que chaque client, que ce soit un particulier ou une société,
profite d’un service optimalisé et complet.
L’esprit ‘We Try Harder’ d’Avis vit et se retrouve à tous les
niveaux de notre entreprise et je me fais un devoir de donner
une nouvelle impulsion à l’évolution positive d’Avis BeLux.» a
déclaré Luc Frederix.
A propos d’Avis Belgium
Avis Belgium a été érigé en 1959 et fait partie d’Avis Europe,
une société cotée en bourse dont D’Ieteren est l’actionnaire
principal.
De nos jours, Avis Belux compte plus d’une trentaine d’agences
de location, dont les plus importantes sont situées dans les
aéroports et dans les gares.
Le réseau international comprend plus de 330.000 véhicules et
5.000 agences de location dans 165 pays.
Depuis 2000, Avis est également une des sociétés qui compense
à 100% ses émissions de CO².
Il y a peu Avis Belgium a signé les « Cleaner Car Contracts »
et renforce ainsi son action sur la diminution des émissions
de CO² de sa flotte. Plus d’informations sur www.avis.be
Avis
Expands
Network
In
Vietnam With A New Branch In
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, 01 July 2010 – Avis, the leading global car rental
company in Asia, has today opened its first regional branch in
Ho Chi Minh City in the Southern economic city of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is a centre of
economic, science, technology and industry as it accounts for
a high proportion of Vietnam’s economy. The opening coincides
with the company’s philosophy of national expansion to meet
growing demand of visitor’s market and multinational
corporation presence in Vietnam, and marks Avis as the first
and only international car rental company operating in 2
regions of Vietnam.
Located in the No 86, D3 Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi
Minh City, a stone’s throw from the downtown of the city, the
new branch has been ready to service customers. Dedicated to
serving the needs of foreign and domestic companies, visitors,
leading hotels & resorts, the new branch offers business and
leisure customers the full spectrum of car rental, car leasing
and chauffeur drive services. Besides the latest range of
compact, mid to large size, sports and luxury vehicles from
popular brands such as Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Audi and
many others, a professionally trained and experienced English
speaking local driver – Avis ambassador will also be included
as part of the car hire
Avis’s highly trained staff will be on hand to help with any
queries that customers may have. As an added benefit, a
professionally trained and experienced English speaking local
driver will also be included as part of the car hire.
Customers in Vietnam can also make overseas car rental
reservations in more than 160 countries via the Avis
Vietnam website (www.avis.com / www.avis.com.vn) or call
centre at (84-4) 37951644
Le Viet Hai Son, General Director of Avis Vietnam, said “We
expand our branch in Vietnam with goal to reach more Vietnam’s
major economic centres. This presence is completely in line
with our aim to grow and provide customers with better
service, just like our expansion in this demanding market.
Today, the need for reliable and tailored service is greater
than ever, and we are here to make sure people get what they
want”.
For more details visit (www.avis.com / www.avis.com.vn)
About Avis:
Avis
and
its
subsidiaries
operate
the
world’s
second
largest general-use car rental brand providing business and
leisure customers with a wide range of services at nearly
5,000 locations in over 160 countries throughout Europe,
Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American/Caribbean
region. In Asia, Avis is a leading provider of vehicle rental;
vehicle
leasing
and
limousine/chauffeur
drive
services operating over 240 locations through a network of
wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and licensee
agreements in 21 markets.
Avis started its first operation in Vietnam since July 1, 2009
in Hanoi Capital. Avis Vietnam is operated by Gami Group under
license from Avis Car Rental. Gami Group is of the largest
well-diversified business groups in Vietnam with three main
sectors including Franchise Operations, Trading & Services,
and Real Estate.
For further information please contact:
Mr Phan Hong Duong
Avis Vietnam
6th Floor, Gami Group Building,
11 Pham Hung Road, Tu Liem Dist,
Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: (84-4) 3795 1644
Europcar
et
Thalys
renouvellent leur accord de
partenariat pour une mobilité
plus durable
Europcar, leader européen de la location de véhicules, et
Thalys, transporteur ferroviaire européen à grande vitesse qui
relie quotidiennement la France, la Belgique, l’Allemagne et
les Pays-Bas, renouvellent leur accord de partenariat pour 3
ans et développent conjointement un ensemble d’offres pour une
mobilité plus verte.
Europcar et Thalys ont renouvelé leur accord de partenariat
conclu en 2005 pour développer des offres conjointes en
matière de mobilité. A partir du 1er septembre, le partenariat
portera, notamment, sur une sélection de véhicules de la
flotte de voitures écocitoyennes ne dépassant pas les 120g
d’émissions de CO2 au km.
Des conditions tarifaires particulièrement avantageuses seront
proposées aux clients Thalys et pour chaque location de
voiture, 1 euro sera reversé à l’organisation Climate Care,
partenaire européen d’Europcar. Europcar et Thalys partagent
en effet une approche environnementale du transport, en
proposant des alternatives plus durables.
«En renouvelant ce partenariat avec Thalys, nous cherchons à
offrir aux voyageurs une solution de mobilité complète qui
constitue une véritable opportunité pour changer les
comportements de voyage les plus défavorables à
l’environnement.» explique Didier Fénix, Directeur Général
d’Europcar Belgique.
« Nous sommes heureux de renouveler cet accord avec Europcar.
Chaque client Thalys qui bénéficiera de ce partenariat fera un
geste pour l’environnement en privilégiant le transport
ferroviaire associé à une location de voiture verte pour
rejoindre sa destination» déclare Olivier Poitrenaud, CEO de
Thalys International.
A propos d’Europcar :
Europcar est le n°1 européen de la location de véhicules de
tourisme et utilitaires. La société propose ses services à sa
clientèle d’affaires et de loisirs dans toute l’Europe,
l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient, l’Amérique Latine et la région
Asie-Pacifique. Hors activité des franchisés, Europcar a
enregistré en 2009 plus de 9,5 millions de contrats et compte
7 000 salariés et une flotte moyenne de plus de 190 000
véhicules. En septembre 2008, Europcar et le leader américain,
Enterprise Holdings, ont conclu une alliance commerciale
stratégique afin de créer le premier réseau mondial de
location de voitures, avec plus de 1,2 million de véhicules et
13 000 agences dans le monde. Europcar est détenue par la
société d’investissement Eurazeo.
Au-delà de sa position de leader sur le marché européen,
Europcar est également pionnier dans son approche
environnementale de la location de voitures. En 2008, Europcar
a été également la première entreprise à remporter le World
Travel Award récompensant l’entreprise la plus verte du
secteur des transports (« World’s Leading Green Transport
Solution Company »).
Europcar and Air Berlin join
forces
Europcar, the European leader in car hire, and Air Berlin,
Germany’s second largest airline, have decided to join forces
by creating a new Premium Partnership to provide quality car
hire services to all Air Berlin business and leisure
customers.
An Air Berlin “topbonus” partner since February 2008, Europcar
will become Air Berlin car hire “Premium Partner” as of July
1, 2010. In addition to its award-winning quality and range of
vehicles, extensive network and customer service, Europcar
will offer Air Berlin customers the best rates publicly
available, including pre-paid rates reflecting “early-bird”
deals in many Air Berlin destinations.
Europcar hires will now be part of the Air Berlin flight
reservation process, and also available via dedicated co-
branded micro-sites within the airberlin.com website. Air
Berlin ticket desk call centres in Germany will transfer calls
to Europcar Germany call centres, open 24/7. Air Berlin will
also be promoting Europcar products and services at airports,
at the ticket desks and check-in counters, on the doors of the
planes, in the magazines and on the TV on board.
“Since partnering with the ‘topbonus’ program two years ago,
Europcar and Air Berlin have gone from strength to strength,
in Germany and internationally,” commented Guirec GrandClément, Global Sales and Marketing Director at Europcar
International. “Being elected ‘Premium Partner’ pays testimony
to the partnership’s value to our customers, as well as to
both partners. Europcar looks forward to welcoming even more
Air Berlin customers to our stations across the network.”
Although
it
is
peak
season,
to
celebrate
the
Premium
Partnership launch, Europcar will be running a special “Drive
Bigger, Pay Less” promotion for Air Berlin passengers who can
benefit from competitive rates, including airport car hire
from all major UK airports. The “Drive Bigger, Pay Less”
promotion applies to reservations booked before 18th July, for
hire until 12th September 2010, while supplies last.
In addition, while topbonus members continue to receive 500
award miles per hire across the Europcar network, as a Premium
Partner Europcar will offer double award miles to topbonus
customers. This double award miles offer applies to
reservations booked online before 1st October, for hires up to
15th October, 2010.
Throughout this promotional period (i.e. between July 1 and
October 15), Europcar will also offer topbonus members “miles
bonuses with a difference” which allow customers booking
their car hire via the micro-site to choose between “Status”
and “Bonus” miles for their reward.