https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/avis europe/ Avis Europe News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:11:31+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-promote-new-app-with-european-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-promote-new-app-with-european-campaign/ Car rental provider Avis has announced it will be launching a new European-wide campaign this month, designed to celebrate the international roll-out of the new Avis app. Tue, 07 May 2019 05:51:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reward-launches-new-partnership-with-avis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reward-launches-new-partnership-with-avis/ Norwegian Reward, the loyalty programme of Norwegian, is continuing its growth by adding a new car rental partner, Avis Car Rental. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:33:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hardi-isok-chief-executive-avis-estonia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hardi-isok-chief-executive-avis-estonia/ Hardi Isok, chief executive, Avis Estonia, talks to Breaking Travel News about what it means to be recognised by the World Travel Awards during the Europe Gala Ceremony 2017. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:13:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-car-rental-welcomes-ds-5-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-car-rental-welcomes-ds-5-to-fleet/ Avis Car Rental has become the first and only car rental company to welcome the latest model from the French automobile brand DS, the New DS 5, to its fleet. Avis customers looking to experience the brand new, stylish and technologically advanced New DS 5, can now rent the latest addition to Avis’ UK fleet from a number of locations across the country. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:45:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-revamps-online-training-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-revamps-online-training-programme/ Avis has revamped its online training programme, giving agents access across all devices, including mobile and introducing fun new games in with the serious educational. There is now the flexibility to complete the training away from the desk if preferred – on the daily commute, at home, waiting for an appointment – or wherever is most convenient. Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-launches-new-arrive-drive-service-at-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-launches-new-arrive-drive-service-at-heathrow/ Avis Car Rental today announced the launch of its Avis Prestige ‘Arrive & Drive’ service at London Heathrow, proving a fast plane-to-car offering. For no additional cost, Avis Prestige customers will now be able to collect their vehicle at any of Heathrow’s terminals, demonstrating Avis’ continued commitment to providing the highest level of personal service to its customers. Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:41:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/thierry-domballe-regional-director-africa-indian-ocean-avis-emea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/thierry-domballe-regional-director-africa-indian-ocean-avis-emea/ Thierry Domballe, regional director, Africa & Indian Ocean, Avis EMEA, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony at Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:22:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volkswagen-golf-cabriolet-available-at-avis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volkswagen-golf-cabriolet-available-at-avis/ Avis UK has announced the widely acclaimed Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet will now be available to hire through its premium Select Series range. Launched by Volkswagen in September 2011, this is the first time that the impressive Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet will be available to hire in the UK, exclusively to Avis customers. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:10:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-comes-home/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-comes-home/ Late in 2011 Avis Europe was reunited with Avis Budget Group to create a company with annual revenues of approximately $7 billion and owned or licensed operations in more than 150 countries. Breaking Travel News finds out more. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-rent-a-car-announces-deal-with-mg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-rent-a-car-announces-deal-with-mg/ Avis Rent a Car has announced it will begin supplying MG6 GT fastbacks and MG6 Magnette sports saloons to its customers in the UK. An initial order of 100 models has been delivered ahead of launch. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:23:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-budget-group-completes-acquisition-of-avis-europe-plc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-budget-group-completes-acquisition-of-avis-europe-plc/ Avis Budget Group has completed its acquisition of Avis Europe in a $1 billion deal. The combined company is now one of the largest vehicle rental companies in the world, with branded rental locations in approximately 175 countries. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-shareholders-approve-avis-budget-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-shareholders-approve-avis-budget-takeover/ Avis Budget Group has confirmed shareholders of Avis Europe have voted overwhelmingly to approve the proposed acquisition of the European company by the American giant. As a result, the acquisition is expected to close in early October, subject to regulatory clearances and final court approvals, reuniting the companies for the first time in over 20 years. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:10:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/car-rental-giant-avis-confirms-merger-with-avis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/car-rental-giant-avis-confirms-merger-with-avis/ Avis Budget has agreed terms to purchase Avis Europe, reuniting the two brands for the first time in 25-years. Under the terms of the transaction, Avis Europe shareholders will receive 315 pence per share, valuing the company at approximately £636 million. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:13:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-sees-full-year-profit-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-sees-full-year-profit-rise/ Avis Europe had recorded an increase in full-year profits, as the international car rental market continues to rebound. Underlying pre-tax profit stood at €51 million for the year ended December 31st, compared with €35.2 million the previous last year. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:13:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-buoyed-by-strong-income-figures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-buoyed-by-strong-income-figures/ Avis Europe reported a strong increase in overall rental income in an interim management statement. In the four months to the end of October, the UK-based group saw rental income increase by 4.5 per cent, with trading “continuing to improve in line with our expectations”. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:33:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dollar-thrifty-raises-earnings-expectations1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dollar-thrifty-raises-earnings-expectations1/ Dollar Thrifty has raised its full-year 2010 adjusted earnings expectations, with falling costs cited as a key factor. The car rental giant is presently at the centre of a takeover battle between rivals Hertz and Avis, with the former recently questioning the competition implications of a Dollar deal with the latter. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:40:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-to-boost-coffers-with-150m-rights-issue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-europe-to-boost-coffers-with-150m-rights-issue/ Shares in Avis Europe have fallen sharply after the car giant announced that it is to carry out a £151m rights issue in a bid to bolster its balance sheet. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:47:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-set-to-offer-electric-car-rental/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avis-set-to-offer-electric-car-rental/ Car hire giant Avis is set to offer UK customers electric vehicles from 2011, following a partnership deal with the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The deal follows an earlier announcement from rival Hertz. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:20:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090305111644343/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090305111644343/ Avis Europe has said its prices by 10 percent as it announced further restructuring that will include job cuts and a freeze on salaries and recruitment.Pascal Bazin, chief executive, warned of tough times ahead and that prices would rise in April. “This is the first time prices have risen for the past six to seven years,” he said. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:16:48 +0000