Articles tagged “avis”

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Travel Tech at JetBlue, Avis, Hilton and Avianca Still Seems Archaic

There's been well-deserved excitement in travel tech circles in recent years about everything from the New Distribution Capability to chatbots and the arrival of generative AI, but the reality is that much of what passes for travel technology is still backwards these days. An elevator at the Phoenix Airport car rental center on January 10,…

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Online Travel

Amazon Ads Wants to Help Travel Outfits by Sharing Its Customers’ Buying Habits

It's not just all about Amazon Web Services anymore when Amazon reaches out to travel industry customers. It is still early days but Amazon Ads may one day crimp travel brands' spending on Google and Facebook.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Amazon Ads Wants to Help Travel Outfits by Sharing Its Customers’ Buying Habits

Ground Transport

Avis Defies Skeptics With Stellar Quarter as Vaccinated Drivers Hit the Road

Avis has gotten an enormous boost from more people getting back on the road, and adding electric vehicles to its fleet could help give the company another huge source of revenue.

Medha Singh, Reuters | 2 years ago

Avis Defies Skeptics With Stellar Quarter as Vaccinated Drivers Hit the Road

Ground Transport

Avis and Hertz Face Big Setbacks as Airports Still Remain Desolate

With international travel still mostly off-limits, recovery will depend on how successfully these brands can shift towards off-airport rentals and compete with ridehailing firms like Uber and Lyft.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Avis and Hertz Face Big Setbacks as Airports Still Remain Desolate

Business Travel

Hertz Rises Where Avis Falls in Crowded Landscape for Rides

Avis could learn a few things from Hertz's strategy of investing in tech and operations.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

Hertz Rises Where Avis Falls in Crowded Landscape for Rides

Business Travel

Hertz Continues to Outshine Avis With Tech Investments for Operations

Hertz recently upgraded its internal and fleet management systems, helping it overcome the hurdles that are bogging down Avis.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago

Hertz Continues to Outshine Avis With Tech Investments for Operations

Ground Transport

Avis Tackles Urban Congestion By Teaming Up With Ridehailing Rivals

Cities are getting more crowded with vehicles, and people are becoming more reluctant to use cars during business and leisure trips. Smart technology can help.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Avis Tackles Urban Congestion By Teaming Up With Ridehailing Rivals

Ground Transport

Skift Global Forum Preview: Avis Tackles Digital Innovation Through Partnerships

Doing just traditional car rental isn't going to cut it anymore, and Avis is rapidly expanding its alternative services.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Global Forum Preview: Avis Tackles Digital Innovation Through Partnerships

Ground Transport

Hertz and Avis Double Down on Ridehailing Strategy

It's been hard for car rental companies to adapt to disruptors like Uber and Lyft, but their recent strategies show promise.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Hertz and Avis Double Down on Ridehailing Strategy

Ground Transport

Avis and Hertz Struggle to Find Path to Car Rental Profit

Business still isn't great for Hertz or Avis, but at least they aren't hurting as much anymore. The next few quarters will prove whether they can burst out of a multiyear slump or will continue to muddle forward.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago