What makes you a good tourist?
Transfer provider Taxi2Airport.com surveyed 1,822 Americans for their thoughts on what makes a good tourist in a new report. The majority of Americans (79%) believe that travellers…
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Avis drives in with Bidroom
A new partnership between Avis and Bidroom for Central Europe provides Avis Preferred members an exclusive one-year-free membership for the Bidroom hotel platform. Avis users in the…
China sees sharp increase in National Day travel
Transportation company headquartered in Beijing, Didi Chuxing, has released a summary of the travel data for the 2019 National Day holiday that commemorated the 70th anniversary of the…
Visit California to promote self-drive trips in India
Visit California will be stressing on experiential ‘self-drive’ trips in California in their promotional activities in the Indian market in the coming years. The tourism marketing agency…
Daytime hotel booking company unveils taxi campaign
Dayuse.com, daytime hotel booking platforms has announced that it is launching a new taxi campaign to raise brand awareness. Running for one month, the campaign will see more than 400 of…
Blaze a trail: 7 of the best road trips worldwide
Using the latest data, Moneybarn analysed 50 road trips from 32 different countries to rank the best in the world and Cairns to Cape Tribulation in Australia came out on top.
Art on the road: Discover the hidden charms of Australia and New Zealand with Avis
As travellers yearn for a more bespoke experience, they tend to stray away from popular tourist spots. To simply put it – the rarer, the better.
Themed travel fast-growing trend among Chinese
Research by Mintel finds that three in five urban Chinese respondents (of 3000 surveyed online aged 20-49) say they are motivated to try themed travel because it would make a suitable…
National Express witnesses increase in night travel
The appetite for a 24-hour society is being reflected in the changing habits of UK travellers according to recent figures from the country's largest coach operator. National Express has…
FCM partners with Grab for ground transportation
FCM Travel Solutions, a global travel management company (TMC), has made it easier for clients to take advantage of Southeast-Asia’s most popular ride-sharing service Grab, with a new…
Traffic tickets speeding their way to UK
Thousands of British holidaymakers will get an unpleasant souvenir from their holiday around the continent, in the form of a traffic ticket. Data gathered by PayTicket over the past year…
Go-Jek receives funding from AIA Group
Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek has secured an unspecified amount from insurance firm AIA Indonesia as part of its ongoing Series F funding round. The investment also comes with strategic…
7 most travel-friendly cities in Europe
Airport transfers company Taxi2Airport.com has investigated the most travel friendly cities in Europe.
Lyft quietly debuts rental-car business
Ride-hailing company Lyft’s latest venture is rental-car business that it is currently testing in three California markets – San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oakland.
Beep! Avis Budget’s one-stop training portal now in five Asian languages
Beep, Avis Budget Group’s one-stop-portal for travel trade professionals, is now available in five Asian languages - traditional and simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. The…
Avis makes inroads into Myanmar
Car rental brand Avis, has announced its latest expansion into Myanmar to support both business and leisure travellers. The new Avis Myanmar head office is located at Inya Lake Hotel,…
Travel tech this week: All about ride hailing
This week, ride-hailing giants from the east are rolling out new services to propel their growth, while their western counterparts are suffering losses since going public.
Avis Budget Group expands European fleet with Ford deal
Avis Budget Group has signed an agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions to connect approximately 14,000 vehicles to its European fleet. Connected vehicles allow Avis customers to manage…
Didi Chuxing to roll out self-driving car in China
China-based ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing plans to roll out self-driving vehicles in a district of Shanghai city. The company also aims to expand the scheme outside China by 2021.
The world by wheels: The longest, most epic road trips
From movies like Almost Famous, Little Miss Sunshine and the classic Thelma and Louise, road trips are a great way to see the world.
Hertz drives into Vietnam with new franchise
Hertz Asia has appointed New City Rent A Car as its new franchisee partner in Vietnam. As a local car rental expert, New City Rent A Car will offer customers the full range of car hire…
UK travellers choose coach this bank holiday
Demand for coach travel has more than doubled this bank holiday weekend with National Express reporting a 62% increase in bookings compared to the same time last year as a result of more…
Tourism Authority of Thailand goes mobile
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its latest promotional initiative, ‘TAT Mobile Car’ to deliver information to tourists as they tour the capital city’s sights. This…
Zoomcar partners with ixigo to offer self-drive car rentals
Highlighting its key business focus of creating new demand avenues across platforms, self-drive car rental and subscription platform, Zoomcar has tied up with ticketing and travel portal…
Blacklane to open New York and Los Angeles offices
Global chauffeur and airport concierge service Blacklane will open two US offices this fall. The New York and Los Angeles crew will grow business-to-business sales and improve…
Tourism Nova Scotia and WestJet Taxi deliver ‘lobster-licious’ lunch
In a unique destination promotion campaign, Tourism Nova Scotia and WestJet branded taxi zoomed all around London dropping world-known Nova Scotia inspired lobster rolls and cookies off…
Avis drives into Mongolia
Car rental company Avis has announced the expansion of its Asian network with the opening of Avis Mongolia, through a licensee agreement with Baobab. This move builds on the vast global…
Bangkok’s old town gets more accessible
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the opening of four new subway stations in Bangkok’s Old City and Chinatown neighbourhood, which will make exploring the area’s rich…
Smooth ride: Avis launches ‘pay per kilometre’ brand in Italy
Car rental company Avis Budget Group has launched a new, pay per kilometre, mobility brand in Italy called Smile Rent. The low-cost, 100% self-serve brand is the latest addition to the…
Vroom! Drive an Aston Martin when you stay at Waldorf Astoria
As part of a four-year global partnership with Aston Martin Lagonda, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has finalised its calendar of events for 2019 that offers guests exclusive…
Driving strong: Avis India celebrates two decades in India
Achieving a major milestone in its business journey, car rental service provider Avis India has successfully completed 20 years of operations in India. Having started its operations with…
Fret no more over airport transfers: Eurowings ties up with TaxiTender
Airport transfers are becoming easier by the day as German low-cost airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, Eurowings has tied up with TaxiTender, a global taxi…
Mafengwo targets Gen Z Chinese travellers, unveils road trip offerings
Chinese travel website Mafengwo has unveiled a new category of road trips and 12 classic itineraries for destinations in China and abroad. The company also announced its plan to provide…
Jayride unlocks global growth potential
Global online marketplace for airport transfers, Jayride Group has announced that it has completed the foundation phase of its global transport strategy by securing a presence at over…
Hertz Europe to accept debit cards for first time
Hertz Europe has announced that customers of Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty can now rent a car using a valid debit card in a host of countries across Europe. The new, easy payment option…
First ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive’ sets off on epic journey
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) co-organised the first ever road journey from Bangkok to Thimphu in Bhutan – the ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive – Connecting Peoples of the Two…
Car rental APIs: Integrations with GDSs, OTAs and tech providers
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
Exploring foreign places in a rental car offers multiple perks: You can get far…
Jayride continues global expansion, now live in China
Jayride’s global rollout is now in its final stages with the company announcing it has launched transport services at more than 130 airports throughout China, Russia and six other…
Brits pay the most traffic tickets in Italy
According to data collected by PayTicket, British tourists receive the highest of traffic tickets in Italy and the Netherlands. The report revealed that 88% of traffic tickets are issued…
5 best European cities to drive as a tourist
Driving during a trip can be challenging. From congested roads to different driving laws as well as parking and fuel costs are only some that must be taken into account.
Bolt, formerly-known Taxify, lures drivers with more take-home pay
Bolt, formerly-known transportation platform Taxify, has launched in London and has offered half-price promotion, promising lower fares for passengers as well as more take-home pay for…
BookMeBus wants an ecosystem around transportations
Buses are the preferred form of inter-provincial transportation in Cambodia. The same can be said for most countries in Southeast Asia. Backed with his decade of experience in the ICT…
After scUber, Uber Air is taking New York skies
Flying ride-hailing cars may no longer be a thing in the future as Uber plans to debut its Uber Air service sooner than later.
Nearly two thirds of football fans considered driving to Madrid or Baku for European cup finals
Ahead of UEFA’s Europa and Champions League finals, research from navigation app Waze has found that, even with the travel chaos and lengthy trips involved, over half (56%) of the…
Self-drive from India to US booms
Departing from the usual perception of proximity being a factor when choosing self-drive, a recent survey by Avis India has revealed the US was the most traversed international…
47 million social media posts confirm USA as “the land of road trips”
From an analysis carried out by Europcar on over 47 million social media posts, America has come out top for the most popular road trip destinations in the world.
The findings of the…
After hotel bookings, Grab rolls out tour packages
Ride-hailing company Grab is making strides in the travel sector. After it debuted its hotel booking feature, the app has launched an itinerary-based transport service.
Uber adds feature that tells driver to shut up
Ride-hailing giant Uber has added an option in its premium ride service Uber Black that tells the driver to shut up and drive during the trip.
Neuron scoots in Bangkok
I first saw the orange scooters parked right outside Park Regis Singapore when I stayed there. Now, it will be seen cruising the streets of Bangkok.
New Hertz app offers faster and more personalised car rental experience
In its continued effort to bring best customer service, Hertz refreshed its app and promised to bring a faster and more personalised rental experience with easy access to reservations,…
Travel tech this week: DXB Entertainments new B2B platform and more
This week, travel booking sites eSky and DXB Entertainments moved forward with their businesses. Meanwhile, UDrive and Rentals United received millions of funding.
Sony debuts ride-hailing in Tokyo
Electronics giant Sony recently launched its own ride-hailing platform, S.Ride, in Tokyo rivalling JapanTaxi and LINE after the company committed to bring an Uber-like experience to Japan’s…
The best countries for road trips (in an electric vehicle)
According to Comparethemarket.com, the US, Germany, and the UK top the table for countries with most charging locations and stations, with eight European countries featuring in the top ten…
Large Minority opens second India Rickshaw Challenge
Responsible travel company Large Minority has opened bookings for the second ever India Rickshaw Challenge, an off-the-beaten-track charity event.
Grab Philippines launches water delivery service amid water crisis
Ride-railing firm Grab Philippines offers a water delivery service in water-deprived city of Marikina.
PH board says no to Go-Jek for the second time
Philippine’s Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has denied the application of ride-hailing Go-Jek to enter the Philippine market.
Unstoppable: Grab receives USD 1.5 billion fund
Yes, Grab is unstoppable as it just added another USD 1.5 billion in its stash by raising USD 1.46 billion from SoftBank’s USD 100 billion Vision Fund.
Drive safe: Go-Jek partners with Doctor Anywhere
Go-Jek cares for the welfare of its drivers in Singapore as it partners with local start-up Doctor Anywhere.
The race is on: Why Uber, Lyft IPO is pure gamble
Lyft has pulled ahead of Uber after it went public before its rival. While Uber’s paperwork has yet to become public, it would eventually go public. Despite being valued for more than a…
Go-Jek to try again in PH
Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek will try to penetrate the Philippine market again after reports claimed that one of the country’s oldest conglomerates Ayala Corporation will partner with the…
Grab allows users to cancel rides for free, but there’s a catch
Starting 11 March, Grab users can cancel rides for free within five minutes after booking.
Like Chuxing raises ‘tens of millions’ of funding
Chinese car-sharing start-up Like Chuxing reportedly has secured “tens of millions” of dollars for its series B+ round of financing from a group of investors including Ant Financial, the…
Roads less travelled: Didi Chuxing expands in South America
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is reportedly expanding in Latin America based on the job postings and a company official.
Vietnam to reinvestigate Grab-Uber deal
It has been almost a year since the merger between Grab and Uber shook the ride-hailing market in Southeast Asia. After the deal, Grab became the top dog in Asia.
Didi Chuxing invests USD 100 million in OYO
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has invested USD 100 million in Indian unicorn Oyo Hotels & Homes. This brings Oyo’s total financing close to USD 1 billion.
Go-Jek’s fresh funds fuel expansion
Go-Jek has announced that it had received series F funding from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. and China-based conglomerate Tencent Holdings, with Mitsubishi…
CoRover shows how to travel solo but not alone
Solo travellers face risks for they are alone during the trip, especially at the time of emergencies.
Zip zap vroom to your next European adventure
Thanks to the EU, the ultimate European road trip adventure is far more easy to execute. But move over the casual and look for alternative and fun itineraries that match you interests to…
Go-Jek operates in Singapore after roadblock in the Philippines
Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek has opened its app to passengers in Singapore after it hits a roadblock in the Philippines.
King of the road: USA hailed as road trip capital of the world
The USA’s Route 66 has been named as the most Instagram-worthy road trip in the world, according to a study commissioned by Hertz in the UK.
Uber, Lyft IPO in 2019: The Ali-Frazier of Wall Street
Dubbed as the most-anticipated IPO filing, Uber and Lyft generated excitement among investors with their news about going public.
Lyft beats Uber in the race for IPO
In the race of going public, Lyft has beaten its rival Uber in setting the stage for an initial public offering early next year.
Hotelbeds to acquire HolidayTaxis Group to pump up ‘Beyond the Bed’ portfolio
Hotelbeds has announced the acquisition of HolidayTaxis Group adding to its portfolio and reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth in the rapidly expanding ancillary distribution…
Race to USD 3B: Grab receives USD 200 million from Booking Holdings
Coming from the heels of Microsoft’s strategic investment in Grab, the ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia received a fresh capital from travel firm Booking Holdings.
3-in-1: World’s biggest bridge opens to connect three major Chinese destinations
Travelling from Hong Kong to Macao can be a drag. If everything goes according to plan, the ferry crossing between two of Asia’s premier destinations can be done, in theory, in 55 minutes.
“TFL proposals threaten London tourism” says UKinbound
UKinbound, a leading travel trade association, has written to London mayor Sadiq Khan expressing concerns on the new requirements and proposals from Transport for London.
Avis Car Rental brings Avis Prestige service in Singapore
Avis Car Rental has launched Avis Prestige service in Singapore, through a partnership with Wearnes Leasing, a division of luxury car retailer Wearnes Automotive.
Avis Lease India to leverage SAMIL’s bidding platform for used car disposal
Avis India has now partnered with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), a service provider for disposal of “lease return” cars leveraging the expertise of SAMIL’s Online Bidding Platform…
Ctrip x Splyt = Global mobility for Chinese travellers
Going around during your trip has never been this easier for Chinese travellers as they can now book a ride anywhere through their Ctrip app after the China’s largest travel agency partnered…
Beep! Beep! Avis Budget Group launches one-stop-portal
Avis Budget Group has launched its training platform, Beep – a one-stop-portal for travel trade professionals in Asia.
Safety: Ride-hailing services’ major blackhole
Chinese ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing suffered a major setback when Delete Didi movement spread across China following the murder of a passenger by one of its drivers.
Big Bus Tours enters SEA with Duck and HiPPO acquisition
Open-top tour bus operator, Big Bus Tours, has announced the acquisition of Singapore’s Duck & HiPPO, a home attraction and sightseeing company.
Last-minute car hire can save you money
iCarhireinsurance.com has researched the costs of car hire in five popular holiday destinations to find out the difference in cost between booking six weeks ahead and the night before.
Indians can rent cars in 170 countries with Avis India’s international self-drive service
Avis India becomes the first car rental company in India with the capability to enable customers to book self-drive cars in 170 countries with over 5,500+ rental locations.
Vroom through Europe with new luxury car rental
From a Ferrari 488 GTB sports car to a Mercedes-Benz Class C convertible, new luxury car hire service, Vroomerz, offers customers the widest selection of luxury cars across Europe, real-time…
Understand insurance jargon and save up to GBP 2000 on car hire
Research carried out by Opinium found that 42% of car renters don't fully understand the car insurance they have and what it covers.
Eco-friendly car hire now available at all the major airports in UK with Green Motion
With the opening of Green Motion's latest site at Newcastle Airport, it now has branches at all major airports in UK.
HAUPCAR: Future of Thailand’s car rental service
Bangkok’s rapid urbanisation has resulted in gridlocked streets and disconnected transport modes. Various solutions are offered to resolve the city’s traffic that costs the Thai economy…
Shopping around for holiday hire cars could save UK customers an average of £169
Hiring any product or services is, for many people, a process fraught angst and worry. So once we find a company and system we like, then we tend to stick with it. This applies to car hire…
Big Bus Tours adds Los Angeles to its global portfolio
London’s Big Bus Tours will start cruising the roads of Los Angeles in the fall and will aim to provide tourists with a never-before-seen look of the city.
8 minimalist maps for the most epic U.S. road trips
Road trips are part of the American pop culture, inspiring countless movies and songs. If you’re planning to go on a drive, or just plain curious - here are eight minimalist maps to guide…
Go-Jek makes international debut with $500 million in its pockets
In the coming months, daily commuters in Southeast Asia will soon get the chance to join the Indonesian way of travel as Go-Jek expands into Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the…
Sanef Tolling gifts UK drivers hassle-free travel in France, Spain, and Portugal
UK drivers will be on the fast lane in the roads of France, Spain, and Portugal thanks to the expansion of Sanef Tolling’s automatic toll payment system.
Germany’s FlixBus conquers US long-distance travel
Most people associate travelling by bus as a not-so glamorous way to cruise the roads, but Germany’s FlixBus could change your mind and it is conquering the United States.
Europcar changes name; stays positive for the future
Europcar Group is now Europcar Mobility Group that shareholders think embodies the visual identity of the company.
Road trip! Cox and Kings launches new driving holiday service Self-Drive 365
Indian travel giant Cox & Kings have announced the launch of Self-Drive 365, a new ‘one-stop road trip planner’, designed to put the driver at the centre of the action. The service…
Lime’s ‘transit pods’ could be the newest tool for urban mobility
Lime is a start-up company that aims to provide a viable solution to traffic congestion in urban cities. The company dropped thousands of scooters in key cities allowing anyone who downloads…
Uber hires former NTSB chair to advise on safety following fatal crash
Uber has announced that it hired Christopher Hart, the former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, to advise the company regarding safety. The same organization is…
Lyft almost doubles market share in business travel market, Uber loses 14% in two years
The battle of ride-hailing services in the United States has been heating for years. While Uber’s problems gained the spotlight, its rival Lyft steadily rise with its quiet expansion in…
Back-Roads Touring leads expansion into Asia with eight new itineraries
British based group-tour specialists Back-Roads Touring has started a new chapter in its 25 year history by branching out from its traditional stamping grounds in the United Kingdom and…
Travel giant Ctrip enters China rideshare market to take on Didi, the Uber slayer
Ctrip.com is jumping into China's ride-hailing market: the ever-growing global travel powerhouse received a licence to offer a rideshare app business yesterday this week.
bmi and Holiday Extras launch online car parking service
bmi is partnering with Holiday Extras to add a car parking booking facility to its website.
bmi customers will be able to find value fares on car parking options at all of the airline’s…
Yonda launches travel trade initiative
Following its UK launch earlier this year, Yonda, a self-drive sightseeing experience, has announced the implementation of its first travel trade initiative.
Working with b2me Tourism…
Brain Waves: the latest bright ideas from Hertz, Delta Air Lines and more
Delta introduces biometric boarding pass
Delta Air Lines passengers can now simply scan their fingerprints to board an aircraft at Washington DC's Reagan National Airport. The new…
Asian travel costs to rise in 2018
The cost of travelling in the Asia Pacific region is expected to increase next year, in line with continued strong demand.
According to the fourth annual 2018 Global Travel Forecast…
Asian cities poles apart in taxi charts
Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed.
In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…
Uber arrives in Cambodia
Uber has started trialling a new service in Cambodia, the Phnom Penh Post reports.
A test version of its smartphone app is currently being offered in Phnom Penh, moving the…
Malaysia Airlines partners Sixt for car hire
Malaysia Airlines has entered into a new global partnership agreement with Sixt, the car rental company.
Under the terms of the deal, members of the airline's frequent flyer programme,…
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) launches guide on European driving rules
European driving laws can sometimes vary significantly when compared to those in the UK, so to help drivers navigate through foreign road regulations, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has…
PAL employees offered Uber rides to work
Philippine Airlines has formed a new partnership with Uber, aimed at providing its employees with a new way of getting to work.
Under the "uberHOP" ride-sharing service, employees heading…
Hertz brings three car rental brands to Sri Lanka
Visitors to Sri Lanka now have a series of international car rental brands to choose from, after Hertz made its debut in the country.
The company has signed a multi-brand franchise…
Cambodia speeds up travel to the beach
The Cambodian government is moving ahead with plans to create a new highway between the capital Phnom Penh and the country's main beach resort and port, Sihanoukville.
The Khmer Times…
Lonely Planet founders embark on Silk Road adventure
Tony and Maureen Wheeler, the founders of the Lonely Planet travel guide series, are embarking on one of their biggest adventures yet.
Tony Wheeler set off from Bangkok this week for an…
Jet Airways teams up with Uber for airport transfers
Jet Airways has sealed a major new partnership with Uber, the ride-hailing service.
Under the tie-up, any passenger who books a flight using the Jet Airways mobile app will be offered…
Restaurant bus takes diners sightseeing in Hong Kong
A special bus is now plying the streets of Hong Kong, providing tourists with the chance to dine and go sightseeing at the same time.
Crystal Bus is a 47-seat double-decker which has…
Hertz extends car rental deal with Air France-KLM
Hertz, Thrifty and Firefly will serve as Air France’s exclusive car rental providers for four years, following the renewal of the 28-year partnership between Hertz and Air France–KLM Group.…
Tokyo slashes taxi fares
The starting fare for taxis in Tokyo has been significantly reduced.
Previously, passengers were charged JPY730 (approx. US$6.40) for the first kilometre - well above the…
Uber to roll out economy service in Dubai
Ride-hailing app Uber will roll out its economy service UberX in Dubai in the coming months, company co-founder and chief executive officer Travis Kalanick has told Arabian Business.…
Tragedy as 32 tourists die in Taiwan
Tragedy struck in Taiwan on Monday night when a tour bus crash killed at least 32 people.
Channel NewsAsia reports that the bus, which was carrying 44 people including the driver and a…
Corporates embracing ride-sharing services
Ride-sharing services are now allowed by one-half (50%) of all corporate travel policies, a jump from 44% in June 2016, according to the GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index Global Report…
Big Bus Tours debuts global consumer website
Big Bus Tours, the largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, has launched a new consumer website.
The new digital experience comes as the company adapts to the fast-evolving…
Uber settles Taiwan row with new taxi service
Uber will form a new taxi-hailing service in Taiwan, following a compromise reached with the country's Transport Ministry.
The ride-hailing service had been in dispute with the Taiwanese…
