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Europcar signs partnership with RAC
“This new partnership has arrived at the perfect time for RAC members, as we start the new year,” said Gary Smith, managing director, Europcar Mobility Group in the UK.
British Airways introduces electric cab service at Heathrow
British Airways has introduced a brand-new electric cab service at its Heathrow home, giving customers the opportunity to experience travelling in a legendary London taxi without leaving the airport.
Sixt and Siemens renew historic partnership
Sixt and Siemens have enjoyed decades of close cooperation – dating back to 1974, when the technology group rented its first vehicles from the mobility provider.
Sixt continues successful US expansion with new Hawaii location
International mobility service provider Sixt has opened its first Hawaiian station on Maui Island and thus expanded its presence to one of the world’s most beautiful and popular holiday destinations.
Europcar Mobility Group welcomes new franchises around the world
Europcar Mobility Group is now present in 135 countries through its brands, which allows it to benefit from substantial flows of business and leisure customers
Europcar partners with Scandinavian Airlines
The flag-carrier of Norway, Sweden and Denmark is the eighth largest airline in Europe, a member of Star Alliance and connects more 123 destinations in Europe, the US and Asia.
Lyft prepares for initial public offering
Ride sharing company Lyft has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement ahead of a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.
Waldorf Astoria signs four-year partnership with Aston Martin
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has signed a four-year global partnership with Aston Martin Lagonda, bringing together two enduring icons of global luxury.
Hotelbeds to acquire HolidayTaxis Group to expand ancillary offering
The acquisition will further complement the existing portfolio of content offered by the bedbank and reinforces the company’s commitment to growth in the rapidly expanding ancillary distribution space.
BlaBlaCar acquires Ouibus for €101m to offer bus services
BlaBlaCar has made an offer to acquire Ouibus, a subsidiary of SNCF and market-leading French bus operator. The move will allow BlaBlaCar to broaden, for the first time, its mobility offer beyond carpooling.
Europcar continues transformation with strong third quarter
Europcar Mobility Group has announced revenue of €989 million for the third quarter of 2018. The figure is up 25 per cent at constant exchange rates, with 2.6 per cent pro-forma growth.
WTM 2018: Europcar highlights new approach to mobility at Excel
With a focus on giving international travel industry professionals the opportunity to find out more about the benefits Europcar is bringing to travellers, the stand will feature each of the brands that now make up the its offering.