Avis Budget Group EMEA and Kanoo Travel announce new partnership

Avis Budget Group EMEA and Kanoo Travel, the region’s pioneering travel management company, have teamed up in Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) and Egypt to offer travelers a car rental solution. Under the agreement, Kanoo Travel will serve as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Avis Budget Group, thereby allowing travel professionals to book their clients with Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental. The signing ceremony was held during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

 “This agreement enhances our travel services and our customers’ experiences in one of the world’s fastest growing economies. We will work very closely with the Avis Budget Group team to explore opportunities in the corporate and retail segment of this market, and help generate reservations,” said Kanoo Travel Executive General Manager Praveen Gandhi.  

“Kanoo Travel has a highly-established presence in this market,” said Larry De Shon, President, International, at Avis Budget Group EMEA. “With this respected agency in place as our GSA in the region, we will be able to promote Avis and Budget to a broader audience and drive domestic and outbound sales.”