LONDON, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HTZ) announced that its wholly owned
subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation, has appointed Discover the World
and InterGlobe Air Transport Limited (IGAT) as General Sales Agents
(GSAs) for Vietnam and selected
India markets respectively. The
GSAs will promote Hertz's products and services around the globe to
domestic travel trade partners, corporate customers and leisure
travellers.
Both GSA partners were selected for their deep expertise in
travel and strong local networks. In India, Hertz's outbound sales efforts are
supported in Bengaluru, Delhi and
Mumbai by Discover the World, an
international GSA partner of Hertz since 1995.
Research1 indicates that around 14.5 million
travelers from India visited other
countries in 2016, while the number of people from Vietnam traveling to the rest of the world
amounted to approximately 4.8 million. According to the report,
these figures are poised to grow, with India and Vietnam forecasted to be among the 5 fastest
growing outbound travel markets in Asia
Pacific by 2021.
Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "With
the number of international trips from India and Vietnam forecasted to grow by almost 10 per
cent over the next few years, we view these countries as important
source markets for our worldwide rentals.
"Our valued and renowned partner Discover the World has been
successfully supporting Hertz's outbound sales in Asia for 22 years. We are therefore truly
pleased to see this relationship expanding as we appoint Discover
the World Vietnam. In addition, IGAT's great expertise in travel
distribution across India will
help us offer convenient and seamless car rental to more corporate
and leisure customers before they embark for their
destinations."
Sunil Talreja, VP-International
Sales and Services, InterGlobe Air Transport Limited (IGAT), said:
"With our pan-India reach and
extensive corporate customer base, we will be able to further
expand sales of Hertz products and services to our country's
citizens travelling abroad.
"We are totally confident that our discerning network in
India will very much welcome our
collaboration with a renowned, truly global player such as
Hertz."
Amanda Yang, Vice President Asia
Pacific, Discover the World, added: "With Vietnam's booming economy
and Vietnamese citizens being granted access to international
driving permits since October 2015,
the partnership comes at just the right time.
"The team's extensive experience in the travel industry and
strong relationships with local networks will enable a fast
distribution of Hertz's products and services across all available
channels."
In India, IGAT will distribute
car rental products from the Hertz brands across the travel trade,
small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large local companies in
selected Indian cities. Meanwhile, Discover the World India will
continue to operate as the car rental company's GSA servicing the
travel trade and global corporations in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.
A leader in global travel services and distribution,
Discover the World also operates as Hertz's GSA in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.
In India, Hertz' international
reservations can be made through IGAT on +011 435 132 25
(Toll-free), or by emailing hertzindia@interglobe.com; and through
Discover the World on +91-22 29210300, or by
emailing hertz@discovertheworld.co.in.
In Vietnam, Hertz's
international car rental reservations are available by calling
+8428 6291 2289 or emailing hertz@discovertheworldvietnam.com.
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http://masterintelligence.com/content/intelligence/en/research/press-release/2017/latest-forecast-emerging-markets.html.
About The Hertz Corporation
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, Ultimate
Choice, 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.
About Discover the World
Discover the World has earned a reputation as a leader in global
travel distribution in its 37 years of operation. Discover's
success in developing a global network of offices in 81 countries
capable of exceptional representation performance is
unmatched. With a portfolio of over 100 clients across the
airline, hospitality, cruise, car and technology partners utilizing
its sales, marketing and business process outsourcing services,
Discover the World remains a dominant innovator for the travel
industry.
About InterGlobe Air Transport
InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT) Ltd. is part of the successful
travel conglomerate - InterGlobe Enterprises - in India. Incorporated in 1989, IGAT is a leading
representation company and provides diverse expertise across
passenger and cargo sales. IGAT presently handles a portfolio of 10
international airlines and APT-an Australian river cruise
company.
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