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Avis Budget Reports First-Quarter Loss Due to Avis Europe Acquisition
Avis Budget reported a $23 million loss for the first quarter of the year, mostly due to the costs of acquiring Avis Europe. It reported $1.6 billion in revenue, a 31 percent increase over the first quarter a year ago. Avis Europe contributed $327 million in revenue for the quarter. Read More
By Kate Rice
May 08, 2012 2:08 PM -
Hertz NeverLost Introduces Travel App for 11 Cities
Hertz NeverLost is introducing iPhone travel apps for Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami-West Palm, New York, Sacramento-Northern California, Orlando, Read More
By Kate Rice
May 07, 2012 10:47 PM -
Ecuador’s Ferrocarriles del Ecuador Adds Panoramic Train Cars
Ferrocarriles del Ecuador has begun the operations of three new panoramic cars on the Alausí-Sibambe-Alausí route, also known as the “Nariz del Diablo” route. Read More
May 07, 2012 10:44 PM -
Rail Europe Offers Discounts on Eurail Global, Select Passes
Rail Europe Inc. is offering travelers substantial discounts on all Eurail Global Passes and Eurail Select Passes with the Eurail See More, Save More Super Sale. Now through June 12, Read More
By James Ruggia
May 03, 2012 11:39 PM -
Avis Predicts 30 Percent Increase in First-Quarter Revenue
Avis published its preliminary results and said that it expects to report revenue of $1.6 billion for the first quarter, an increase of approximately 30 percent over the same quarter a year earlier. It expects to report net income of $14 million. Read More
By Kate Rice
May 02, 2012 11:24 PM -
VIA Rail Canada Unveils New Menu on Trans-Continental Route
VIA Rail Canada will begin serving a new menu onboard their trans-continental route, the Canadian, a journey that connects Toronto and Vancouver. Read More
By James Ruggia
May 01, 2012 11:32 PM -
Rocky Mountaineer Offers New Western Canadian Menu
With the launch of Rocky Mountaineer’s 23rd season last week, guests from across the globe will experience a new and inspired Western Canadian menu, Read More
May 01, 2012 11:28 PM -
Hertz Becomes Preferred Car Rental Supplier With THOR
THOR, Inc. has added Hertz as a preferred car rental supplier to the THOR portfolio of suppliers. Suppliers to THOR and its member travel agents offer special benefits for member travel agency’s clientele. Read More
May 01, 2012 11:20 PM -
Amtrak Unveils Fleet Acquisition, Replacement Strategy Plan
With the average age of Amtrak equipment just over 28 years, the updated Amtrak Fleet Strategy Plan Version 3.1 lays out a strategic approach to replace aging locomotives and passenger rail cars Read More
By James Ruggia
April 30, 2012 10:56 PM -
Vacations By Rail Adds Four Independent U.S. Vacations
Vacations By Rail is growing its product line with the addition of four new independent U.S. train vacations -- California Zephyr Experience with Yosemite; Read More
April 30, 2012 10:50 PM
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More Car Rental & Rail News
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- Rail Tours Ireland Presents Two Rail Packages Using Titanic Theme
- Donald Martin & Co. Reports Eurostar to Add More Destinations
- Rocky Mountaineer Offers Discounts on Longer Rail Journeys
- Alaska Railroad Offers Three New Adventure Experiences
- Hertz Offering Electric Ampera for Rent in London
- VIA Rail Canada Offers Online Agent Training Course
- Hertz Takes Top Spots in Zagat U.S. Car Rental Survey
- Amtrak Restructures Operations into Four Major Business Lines
- Rail Europe Launches “Ooh La Love” Romance Promotion
