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Hertz UAE launches new website

Hertz UAE launches new website

Hertz UAE has launched a new website, enabling customers to book and pay for rent-a-car reservations online. The website, the first of its kind for Hertz in the Middle East and Africa region, allows Hertz consumers to use a credit card to rent a vehicle in any Hertz country in the world. 

Hertz UAE takes stock following disaster

Hertz UAE takes stock following disaster

15 June 2011 Car Rental News

Hertz UAE has been quick to act in order to provide its customers access to new car models at a time when vehicle stocks worldwide are low as a knock on effect from the March earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. Earlier this year the brand was nominated as the Middle East’s Leading Car Hire by the prestigious World Travel Awards.

Dollar Thrifty plays waiting game with Hertz bid

Dollar Thrifty plays waiting game with Hertz bid

7 June 2011 Car Rental News

Dollar Thrifty has advised shareholders not to tender their shares to Hertz Global Holdings, as an offer of $72 a share undervalues the company. The car rental organisation is presently being sought by two larger rivals, Hertz and competitor Avis.

Hertz UAE launches new loyalty programme

Hertz UAE launches new loyalty programme

1 June 2011 Car Rental News

Hertz UAE has announced the launch of the Hertz #1 Club Gold service programme at its Abu Dhabi International Airport location in a move to provide travellers the quickest possible service with extra benefits. The loyalty programme, the first of its kind for any car rental company in the Middle East, will offer customers exclusive benefits including faster reservations, a much quicker vehicle collection and handover process, and privileged treatment every time you rent a Hertz car.

Hertz, Dollar Thrifty in FTC cooperation

Hertz, Dollar Thrifty in FTC cooperation

15 May 2011 Press Release Car Rental News

Hertz Global Holdings has agreed to cooperate with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group with respect to Hertz’s efforts to pursue antitrust regulatory clearance of its proposed acquisition of Dollar Thrifty pursuant to an exchange offer for all outstanding shares of Dollar Thrifty common stock.

Hertz names John Holt leader of Advantage Rent-A-Car

Hertz names John Holt leader of Advantage Rent-A-Car

12 May 2011 Press Release Car Rental News

The Hertz Corporation and Advantage Rent-A-Car today announced that John Holt has been appointed Vice President, Advantage Rent A Car, effective immediately, and reporting to the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora.