by Donald Wood
Last updated: 5:26 PM ET, Thu August 24, 2017
Officials from Hertz Global Holdings have announced the Thrifty Car Rental brand has increased its offering for customers in the popular tourist destination of Malta.
Under the new leadership of Hertz franchise partner, United Garage Ltd, Thrifty Malta will offer customers more rental locations, a diverse and refreshed fleet and an updated user-friendly website.
Leisure or business travelers will be able to rent a vehicle during their stay in Malta at prime locations, including Malta International Airport, Sliema Downtown and Gozo Harbour. The ideal locations will make it easier than ever to visit the island's beaches, historical landmarks and urban centers.
"It is truly exciting to see the Thrifty brand with an improved customer offering in Malta - a fast-growing and thriving tourist destination," Hertz International group president Michel Taride said in a statement.
"It is an additional advantage that we are achieving this new milestone in partnership with our longest-tenured franchisee in Europe, United Garage Ltd., which boasts indisputable local expertise and reputation for providing excellent customer service."
"We are proud that The Hertz Corporation has entrusted United Garage Ltd. with the representation of Thrifty in Malta, confirming our position in the local market," Thrifty Malta managing director Simon Gatt Baldacchino said in a statement. "The appointment of Thrifty Car Rental strengthens our commitment to bring a wider choice and excellent service to our customers."
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With United Garage Ltd managing the Thrifty brand re-launch in Malta, Hertz is putting its faith in the company's longest-tenured franchise partner in Europe. United has been operating the Hertz rent a car business in Malta for over 50 years.
The change in management in Malta continues the Thrifty Car Rental brand's global expansion, which now has locations in 49 countries, including recent additions in Poland, Turkey and Hungary.
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