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Dollar Thrifty announces option to purchase additional shares

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group last week announced that the underwriters have exercised their full options in purchasing an additional 862,500... read more

Car crash pair facing extradition to Cyprus

Two cousins from Essex who had been involved in a fatal car crash in Cyprus, killing a moped rider, have... read more

Abu Dhabi takes out award for Worlds Leading Tourist Board

The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority been named as the World’s Leading Tourist Board at the World Travel Awards held on... read more

Air Jamaica and Malaysia Airlines among World Travel Award Winners

The night of night’s for the travel industry took place in London on Sunday night in what has been described... read more

McClaren Designers Plan New Electric Car

Car enthusiasts may be keen to know that Gordon Murray Design and Zytek Automotive have announced plans of a new... read more

Increase In Car Hire Excise Branded As Unfair

The trend to raise car rental taxes in the United States has found opposition in the state of Florida as... read more

US embassy deal could include hotel

the announcement that the US has agreed to sell its London embassy in the prestigious Grosvenor Square to Gulf investor... read more

Avis Budget In Preparation To Charge No-Show Fees

Car hirers should take note as distribution systems operators around the globe are preparing to take credit card information with... read more

Pay extra for window seat or sit near the toilet

Passengers on aircraft could soon be forced to sit near the lavatory if they do not pay for a premium... read more

London Named One Of The World’s Most Affordable Cities

Car hirers looking for a good value getaway may be surprised to find that travel guide company Lonely Planet has... read more