LONDON, May 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) announced that Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty
are now operating in Colombo, the
capital of Sri Lanka, following
the signing of a multi-brand partnership agreement with local
franchise partner Andrew The Car Rental Company (Pvt) Ltd.
Customers can opt for a broad choice of modern vehicles according
to their car rental brand preference. In addition, a Hertz
chauffeur-drive service is also available.
Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "It
is a pleasure to welcome Andrew The Car Rental Company to The Hertz
Corporation as our multi-brand franchisee in Sri Lanka. Andrew's local expertise and
excellent customer service will help ensure the brands' success in
the country, where tourism is growing at a rapid rate. We continue
to strengthen Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty operations in Asia, offering international travellers and
locals alike high quality car rental options suitable for different
budgets and needs."
Mahen Kariyawasan, Managing Director, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty
Sri Lanka, said: "We are delighted to operate Hertz, Dollar and
Thrifty in Sri Lanka. We are
fully committed to providing a high quality service to different
customer segments, delivering the high global standards these
brands are well known for.
"We intend to expand to the Colombo international airport and another
downtown location by early 2018," Mr Kariyawasan continued. "Given
that our country is experiencing booming tourism, growth in
expatriate relocations and an increase in international
investments, we truly believe that this new agreement will be
exciting and rewarding for our customers and employees."
The Sri Lanka rental options
include short term, long term and chauffer-drive car rental
solutions as well as a wide selection of brand-new vehicles,
including compact, wagon/state, luxury cars, SUV and minibuses. The
Hertz fleet caters for customers who desire to travel in premium
comfort and style. Thrifty provides vehicles appealing to adventure
seekers, and Dollar offers convenient, no-frills options. The Hertz
chauffeur-drive service is provided by highly experienced and
professionally trained English-speaking drivers.
All international customers renting with Hertz in Sri Lanka will receive a free SIM card as a
welcome present, as well as gift coupons from leading shopping
malls, while supplies last.
To celebrate the launch, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty Sri Lanka
will make an important donation to the "Sinha Salsewana" girls
orphanage.
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty
and Firefly vehicle rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate
and franchisee locations throughout North
America, Europe, The
Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle
East, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest
worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the
Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world. Product and
service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Carfirmations,
Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline,
Dream, Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the
competition. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle
leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates
the Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and
sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about
The Hertz Corporation, visit: www.hertz.com.
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