Avis Budget Group News
Avis Budget Group makes two European appointments
Avis Budget Group has announced the appointment of Martin Gruber as its vice president, commercial and Laurent Sculier as managing director, central and western Europe.
Avis Budget Group expands European fleet with Ford deal
Avis Budget Group has signed an agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions to connect approximately 14,000 vehicles to its European fleet. Connected vehicles allow Avis customers to manage their entire rental experience through the Avis mobile app.
Avis Budget Group launches Smile Rent in Italy
Avis Budget Group has launched a new, pay per kilometre, mobility brand in Italy: Smile Rent. The low-cost, 100 per cent self-serve brand is the latest addition to the mobility giant’s expanding portfolio in southern Europe.
ITB Berlin: Avis Budget Group unveils exclusive Etihad partnership
Avis Budget Group and Abu Dhabi based Etihad Aviation Group have announced a new, global partnership which sees Avis Budget Group become the exclusive car rental provider for Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE.
Aer Lingus signs car hire partnership with Avis Budget Group
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has partnered with the Avis Budget Group to give travellers access to a wide range of rental vehicles around the world.
Avis Budget joins Internet of Things Consortium
The company has joined the consortium given the critical role that internet of things technologies are playing in Avis Budget Group’s strategy to making mobility more ubiquitous, personalised and convenient.
Avis partners with Airbnb-owned Luxury Retreats
Avis Car Rental has announced a deal with Luxury Retreats, acquired by Airbnb in February 2017, to be the official mobility partner of the full-service villa rental company.
Sami Abusamra, managing director, Avis Jordan
Taking the title of Jordan’s Leading Car Rental Company at the World Travel Awards, Sami Abusamra, managing director of Avis Jordan, tells us how it feels to be recognised by voters from around the world.
Eurowings increases car hire options on offer to passengers
Eurowings will offer its customers no less than four car hire companies as of this month, with vehicles from Hertz, Thrifty, Avis and Budget now available when making the flight booking. The new partnership with Hertz is set to run for three years.
Avis Travel Partner service offered to Chinese visitors to UK
Avis Car Rental UK has expanded its popular Avis Travel Partner service to offer tailored car rental support for Chinese travellers.
Avis Budget Group expands IAG partnership
Avis Budget Group and International Airlines Group have renewed and expanded their global partnership. As part of the exclusive multi-year deal, Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental will be the only car rental brands available for booking through British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express.
Avis Budget Group renews global partnership with IAG
Avis Budget Group and International Airlines Group, one of the world’s largest airline groups carrying more than 100 million passengers each year, have renewed and expanded their global partnership.