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Gett and FREE NOW partner on minicab bookings for business clients

Gett and FREE NOW partner on minicab bookings for business clients

Gett - one of the leading taxi platforms operating in the United Kingdom - and FREE NOW - Europe’s mobility super app, and Top 3 minicab provider - have joined forces to provide businesses with a more robust and reliable way to book private hire vehicles (PHVs).

Gett’s business customers will now be able to book and manage rides with FREE NOW PHVs via Gett’s feature rich platform and user-friendly app. The new vehicles - which are a mix of Standard, EV and Comfort cars - add 20,000 PHVs to Gett’s platform.

“We’re thrilled to have found a PHV partner like FREE NOW that shares our values and takes the same customer-centric approach to applying technology to solve real-world problems. We’re confident that our seamless booking platform, combined with FREE NOW’s diverse range of vehicles, will lead to even more innovations to the PHV booking experience,” noted Guy Gaash, VP Global Partnerships at Gett. He continued, “As the market continues to stabilise post-COVID and demand for PHV services grows, we’re excited to bring our business customers an increased level of convenience and reliability across the UK.”

Mariusz Zabrocki, General Manager of FREE NOW UK, added: “We are delighted that Gett has chosen to enrich its platform with our exceptional minicab fleet, reinforcing our position as a leading ride-hailing operator in London. Our partnership with Gett is a milestone in our two major areas of focus: driver’s earnings and customer experience. Drivers are our priority, and as they face increased operational costs, the increased demand will drive greater earnings potential via the FREE NOW app. We also look forward to more and more of Gett’s business customers enjoying the best in class service, extra choice and flexibility of riding with FREE NOW.”

Gett and FREE NOW are currently rolling out this new service, taking a phased approach throughout early 2023 to introduce it to Gett’s roster of business accounts. After the current roll-out phase is complete, any customers who open a business account through Gett’s automated self-registration option will automatically have access to FREE NOW’s PHV fleet for on demand bookings. In the phases that follow, Gett’s existing customers are expected to be able to request the new service for their teams, before the service is then offered more widely to all business customers.

Vote for the Best Travel Brands in Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean & Oceania in World Travel Awards 2023

Vote for the Best Travel Brands in Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean & Oceania in World Travel Awards 2023

Voting is now open for organisations in Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean and Oceania of the World Travel Awards 2023 programme. Industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide have until midnight on 19 March to vote for travel brands that they consider the very best in the world.
The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be named as the winner in the landmark 30th anniversary year.

Graham Cooke, Founder, WTA said: “With voting now open for our key regions of Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean and Oceania, momentum for our landmark 30th anniversary is now building. It is time for you to choose the organisations that are raising the bar of travel excellence.”

Nominees this year cover a broad spectrum of categories including Aviation, Tourist Attractions, Car Hire, Cruise, Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, Meetings & Events, Travel Agencies and Tour Operators.

For more information on WTA, visit worldtravelawards.com.

Hertz and AAA Ready to Ignite the Next Chapter of Long Standing Partnership

Hertz and AAA Ready to Ignite the Next Chapter of Long Standing Partnership

Hertz, one of the most recognized vehicle rental companies around the globe, and AAA, one of North America’s largest and most trusted membership organizations serving over 56 million U.S. members, have extended their exclusive, 45-year relationship with the signing of a new five-year agreement.
The relationship, which commenced in 1978 and is one of Hertz and AAA’s most longstanding, provides AAA members with a comprehensive suite of car rental benefits, discounted rates, and other exclusive perks which include:

Everyday savings off the base rate rental
No charge for additional drivers who are also AAA members
Free use of one child, infant or booster seat
Young renter fee waived for members ages 20-24
Access to Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program, which offers additional and exclusive benefits
Hertz and AAA will continue to elevate this partnership over the next five years by creating opportunities to align on strategic initiatives, developing contemporary services and technologies, and identifying new ways to exceed member satisfaction. 

“We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with AAA, providing members with an unparalleled suite of benefits and savings when renting from Hertz,” said Stephen Scherr, Hertz CEO. “It’s thrilling for two pioneering brands, both in travel and automotive, to continue our mutual commitment to delivering superior service.”

In addition to the already robust benefits offered to members, AAA is also aligned with Hertz’s commitment to electric vehicles (EVs); particularly its investment to create one of the largest EV rental fleets in the world. EVs are a top priority for AAA as it continues to expand its body of related research to understand consumer opinion, vehicle functionality, and other areas of interest. As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, AAA believes working with Hertz is another step toward expanding consumer adoption for EVs.

“Hertz is one of AAA’s only exclusive relationships, and there’s a reason for that,” said Marshall Doney, president, and CEO, AAA. “They consistently deliver exceptional value to our members while keeping an eye on consumer trends and evolving their offerings to match those needs.”

HERTZ NAMES WAYNE DAVIS AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

HERTZ NAMES WAYNE DAVIS AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. announced today that veteran marketing and sales executive Wayne Davis will join the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective January 3, 2023. In this role, Davis will be responsible for leading the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands and shaping the company’s marketing strategy to drive effective brand reach and customer engagement. Laura C. Smith, who has led marketing for the last two years, will continue in her role as Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Customer Experience.

Davis joins Hertz with more than 20 years of marketing, sales, and business development experience across multiple industries. For the last four years, he has led the mass premium Café brand for GE Appliances, a Haier Company. Under his leadership, Café has more than tripled in size and is one of the fastest growing brands in the appliance industry.

“I am delighted to have Wayne join our leadership team at this exciting time for Hertz,” said Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr. “Wayne’s brand-building experience and expertise in data-driven marketing analytics is a powerful combination, and I am excited about the vision he will bring to Hertz as we transform our business through electrification, shared mobility and a digital-first customer experience.”

Prior to leading the Café brand, Davis was Senior Brand Director for Haier & Hotpoint at GE Appliances. Mr. Davis was also the commercial leader for GE Appliances’ FirstBuild innovation hub, where he led the successful launch of the Opal Nugget Ice Maker.

“Hertz is an iconic brand with unlimited potential,” said Davis. “I’m excited to get started with a talented marketing team to bring even more breakthrough ideas to the marketplace and connect Hertz with our consumer, corporate and rideshare customers.”

Mr. Davis serves on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana based in Louisville, Kentucky, Amplify Louisville and Fund for the Arts. In 2018 he was named in Louisville Business First’s Forty Under 40 and in 2020 was a member of Leadership Louisville’s Bingham Fellows. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Morehouse College and an MBA from Xavier University.

World’s best travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2022 in Muscat, Oman

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2022 in Muscat, Oman. The stars of the travel and hospitality industries aligned for a night to celebrate the welcome return of global tourism and to find out who amongst them had been voted the best in the world.

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