Dollar opens car rental outlets in two hotels by the beach in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 October 2012 -- Dollar Rent A Car of United Arab Emirates, a franchisee of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, and one of the fastest growing car rental companies in the region, announced today the launch of its new car rental locations at two five star hotels (to be changed) in the UAE - the Hilton in Abu Dhabi (Five Star), and Ramada Plaza (Four Star) in Dubai. The launch follows Dollar's strategic plan to capitalize on the soaring occupancy rate in the Emirates this year, which resulted in a 21 percent increase in its business from the hospitality industry Marwan Al Mulla, General Manager, Dollar Rent A Car in the United Arab Emirates, said, "After close market watch, Dollar has identified that our business from the hospitality industry has increased this year, compared to the last, and we see a further increase with the rise in package deals and tourist events. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the most vibrant cities in the Middle East, and the hospitality sector is only set to rise in the coming years."Hilton Hotel in Abu Dhabi is located off the cornice, and Ramada Plaza is located in the very popular Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai. "We considered beach hotels because they are frequently sought-out for weekend getaways," Continued Al Mulla. "During season-time, they are often operating at or over one hundred percent."
Dollar Rent A Car currently operates in 21 outlets in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Dollar began operations in the United Arab Emirates in 2004, and now boasts a fleet size of over 5,000 vehicles. Dollar provides accessibility and cost-effective services to short term as well as long term customers, including hourly rentals.
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About Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
Through its Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental brands, the Company has been serving value-conscious leisure and business travellers since 1950. The Company maintains a strong presence in domestic leisure travel in virtually all of the top U.S. and Canadian airport markets, and also derives a significant portion of its revenue from international travellers to the U.S. under contracts with various international tour operators. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 300 corporate locations in the United States and Canada, with approximately 5,900 employees located mainly in North America. In addition to its corporate operations, the Company maintains global service capabilities through an expansive franchise network of approximately 1,275 franchises in 82 countries. For additional information, visit www.dtag.com or the brand sites at www.dollar.com and www.thrifty.com.
For more information, please contact:
Sam Eltibi
Executive Director, Middle East and North Africa
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
Tel: +971 4 332 8833
Fax: +971 4 332 4454
E-mail: sam.eltibi@thrifty.com
Natasha D'Souza
Consultant
The Portsmouth Group
Tel: +971 4 369 3575
Fax: +971 4 360 4511
Email : natasha.dsouza@theportsmouthgroup.com
© Press Release 2012
