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Dollar Thrifty Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Full Year Profits
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (DTAG), which last year was the subject of takeover bids by both Hertz and Avis, reported income for the 2011 fourth quarter was $33.9 million, compared to net income of $12.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP net income for the 2011 fourth quarter was $34.1 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of $8.3 million for the 2010 fourth quarter. Read More
By Kate Rice
February 21, 2012 11:17 AM -
Eurostar Reports Increase in School Holiday Passengers
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the U.K. and mainland Europe, is reporting that it carried 10 percent more passengers over this half-term school holiday, compared to the same holiday period last year. Read More
By James Ruggia
February 19, 2012 9:11 PM -
Great Southern Rail Offers Discount on Classic Trains Downunder
For a limited time, travelers to Australia who reserve a spot with Great Southern Rail on The Ghan, Indian Pacific or The Southern Spirit will receive up to 25 percent off of every ticket booked now through March 31 for travel through March 2013. Read More
February 19, 2012 9:09 PM -
Grand Canyon Railroad Announces Departure Dates
Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) has announced the 2012 dates for special runs of its steam-powered “Cataract Creek Rambler,” as well as other steam runs between Williams, Ariz., and the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Read More
February 19, 2012 9:02 PM -
Alamo, National Open Rental Location in Grand Cayman Airport
Enterprise Holdings is licensing Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands to Eurocar Rentals Limited for a new dual-branded car rental location at the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Read More
By Kate Rice
February 16, 2012 10:28 PM -
Rail Europe Offers Savings, Agent Rewards on Eurostar Bookings
Rail Europe is offering travel agents the chance to earn a $10 Amazon Gift Card, while offering their clients a chance to save 20 percent on Eurostar tickets, with its exclusive Book Eurostar, Get Rewarded sale. Read More
February 15, 2012 10:44 PM -
Rocky Mountaineer Offers Bonus to North American Agents
To celebrate its recent World Travel Award win and record year of awards and accolades, Rocky Mountaineer is offering a special thank you to North American travel agent partners. Read More
By James Ruggia
February 14, 2012 10:44 PM -
Hertz to Test Wireless Recharging of Electric Vehicles
The Hertz Corporation and Hertz Global EV are testing the first wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) in the car rental industry. Read More
By Kate Rice
February 09, 2012 10:54 PM -
Eurail Group Reports Passenger Increases for 2011
Eurail Group G.I.E. is reporting a rise in the number of Eurail passengers. The annual sales results indicate that 451,227 non-Europeans travelled with a Eurail Pass in 2011, Read More
February 09, 2012 10:52 PM -
Rocky Mountaineer Adds More SilverLeaf Service Departures
The Rocky Mountaineer, which introduced its new SilverLeaf Service during the 2011 season, will include SilverLeaf Service departures on all its First Passage to the West itineraries between Vancouver, BC, and Banff/Calgary, Alberta, in 2012. Read More
February 09, 2012 10:48 PM
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- MGM Resorts Sees Better Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results
- Disney Fantasy in the Spotlight
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- Frankfurt Airport Controllers Strike to Disrupt Travel Through Feb. 24
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- Cruise Analyst Farley Finds Cruising Ticket Prices Still Holding Firm
- Norwegian Sets Partnership to Rock on the High Seas
- Silversea Offers Significantly Reduced Fares, High Onboard Spending Credits
- Dollar Thrifty Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Full Year Profits
- Boyd Gaming Reports Small Net Loss for Fourth Quarter
- TripAdvisor Survey Shows U.S. Hotels Are Optimistic About 2012
- PwC Releases "Customer Experience" Roadmap to Help U.S. Airlines
More Car Rental & Rail News
- Vacation By Rail Adds Five New European Packages
- Rocky Mountaineer Revamps Online Booking System
- Healthier Amtrak Asks for Less Operating Support for FY2013
- Alamo Launches “Value Project” for Family Vacation Planning
- Hertz Expands On-Demand Car Sharing to Washington, D.C.
- GBTA Head Testifies Against Tax Increase for Car Rentals
- Google Introduces New Way to Travel by Train in Britain
- Uncommon Journeys Offers Rail Exploration of the West
- Japan Rail East Offers New Kanto Area Pass
- Canada’s VIA Rail Offers Discounts Up to 50 Percent
