Hertz News
Former Hertz chief takes over at Caesars Entertainment
Mark Frissora, former chief executive of Hertz Global, has been appointed chief executive of struggling Caesars Entertainment. He succeeds Gary Loveman, who will remain with the company to oversee the restructuring of the company’s largest division, Caesars Entertainment Operating, which filed for bankruptcy in January. Frissora left the car-rental giant in September last year.
Hertz and AA warn motorists to prepare for winter weather to cut road risks
Motorists must properly prepare their vehicles ahead of the cold snap to avoid putting themselves and other road users at risk, the Hertz Corporation and the AA have warned. Hertz and AA warn motorists to prepare for winter weather to cut road risks
Hertz appoints new senior executive vice president
Hertz today announced that Thomas (Tom) J. Sabatino, Jr. has been appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, effective February 9.
Hertz appoints senior executive vice president & chief revenue officer
Jeffrey (Jeff) T. Foland has been appointed Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Hertz, effective later this month. In his role at Hertz, Mr. Foland will oversee global car rental marketing, sales, pricing, and revenue functions.
Change at the top for Hertz
Tyler Best has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Hertz, effective January 26, 2015.
New chief executive for Hertz Global Holdings
Hertz Global Holdings has announced that John Tague has been appointed to the position of chief executive and to the company’s board of directors as of today.Tague’s appointment follows an extensive search conducted by the Hertz board. He is a travel and transportation industry veteran who has delivered demonstrable results in revenue generation, operational excellence and corporate transformation.
Hertz partners with Live Nation
Hertz and Live Nation Entertainment have joined forces to offer travellers and entertainment fans free Ticketmaster Ticket Cash when renting a Hertz vehicle.
Hertz launches new GPS & first-of-a-kind travel app
Hertz and Navigation Solutions today announced the launch of the next generation Hertz NeverLost® GPS navigation system across the U.S. The award-winning in-vehicle system now offers even more customization capabilities for travelers along with new, breakthrough navigation tools for ease, convenience and personalisation when planning trips.
Abrupt departure for Hertz chief Frissora
Hertz has announced the immediate departure of Mark Frissora from the position of chief executive. The car rental giant cited “personal reasons” for the departure, but the decision follows a period of shareholder activism over the perceived under achievement of the firm. Hertz’s board has appointed Brian MacDonald, currently president of Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, to serve as interim chief executive while a search begins for a replacement.
Hertz continues roll out of neighbourhood expansion plan
The Hertz Corporation has continued to add to its neighbourhood market network with the opening of another 17 Hertz Local Edition locations in 13 states. These new locations are in addition to the approximately 80 neighbourhood locations opened since January 2014, and more than 2,900 locations currently open across the US.
Hertz joins forces with scientific expert
With the eagerly awaited holidays just around the corner, Hertz, the world’s leading general use car rental brand, today reveals a scientific formula for the perfect summer road trip.
Hertz partners with airberlin
The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has entered into a two year partnership with airberlin to offer travellers exclusive offers and special car rental rates at all 171 airline’s destinations around the world. The move follows Hertz’s successful and ongoing affiliation with airberlin’s frequent flier program topbonus.