UK amongst top destinations for international reservations
Roshan Mohamed, Head of the International Reservations Team at Hertz UAE
Hertz UAE has announced AED1 million in overseas car rental reservations during June and again in July, doubling sales in May and accounting for a quarter of all overseas reservations for this year to date.
The hundred per cent increase in sales in June and July coincides with the high travelling season, with 95 per cent of reservations booked for destinations across Europe. The UK was the most popular destination, accounting for 40 per cent of bookings, followed by Germany (20 per cent), Switzerland (15 per cent), France and Austria (10 per cent).
While 30 per cent of the reservations were made by Hertz’s corporate customers, the remaining 70 per cent of bookings were made by individuals looking for transportation in an overseas destination.
UAE residents looking to escape the summer heat can save 20–30 per cent by making a reservation in advance and have a car ready for them at their chosen overseas location upon arrival.
"Our biggest period for overseas reservations is between May and August, and we anticipate even greater sales results for this month. December and January is another busy overseas reservation season, when expatriates go home for the holidays," said Roshan Mohamed, Head of the International Reservations Team, Hertz UAE.
"Customers wanting to make international reservations will find the process simple and efficient. A vehicle can be booked in one phone call and customers are given an e-voucher for vehicle collection, accepted at all Hertz counters world wide where pre-paid vouchers are applicable," Mohamed continued.
Hertz has also partnered with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), offering platinum and gold cardholders discounted pre-paid international reservation rates, at participating Hertz outlets around the world.
The ADCB deal, which runs until 31 December 2008, also gives platinum cardholders on business trips exclusive access to the Hertz Gold Scheme, providing fast car rental service and a range of other benefits at over 40 airports in 23 countries across four continents, without the need for e-vouchers. Gold service allows customers to collect their car immediately from a participating airport’s weather-protected Hertz #1 Club Gold rental area, without any queuing or paperwork.
Hertz, the world’s largest car rental company, commenced operations in the UAE in 1993. Hertz UAE has developed into one of the country’s top car rental companies.
Hertz car hire can be arranged from any hotel or at one of the 14 Hertz branches in the UAE. For more information, call toll free from within the UAE on 800 HERTZ (43789) or +971 4 206 0206 form outside of the UAE.
Hertz UAE is part of the Al Futtaim group of companies.
- Anya Leonard, Total Communications Dubai - also photo
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