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Hertz buys Autotravel
Hertz UK has announced the acquisition of Autotravel in the North West of England.
Autotravel, which has operated a Hertz car and van rental franchise for nearly 30 years, covers an area from the East Midlands to Liverpool, including Liverpool and Blackpool airports.
Hertz Europe president Michel Taride said: “The acquisition from Autotravel is a major step in the growth of Hertz UK.
“Liverpool and Blackpool airports are fast growing due to the presence of low-cost airlines including our partner Ryanair. The Autotravel territory will also be a strong contributor to further growth of our successful van rental business.”
Autotravel achieved revenues of $24.4 million in the year to September 2006.
This investment increases the number of Hertz UK corporate locations by 26%.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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