Travel Expert Rudy Maxa Shares Tips to Enhance Travel During the Busy Summer Season
ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwired - May 14, 2013) - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, some of the people who put us on the highways by day and provide cozy settings for us to rest during the night are anticipating a substantially busier summer travel season.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the largest rental car brand with more than 5,500 neighborhood offices, reports that its leisure business grew last year by nearly seven percent, and that advance reservations for Memorial Day weekend are up 18 percent compared to this time last year.
Additionally, a recent survey of bed and breakfast operators found that nearly 60 percent are experiencing an increase in inquiries for May and June reservations -- and that 70 percent expect to be sold out by Memorial Day weekend. The bed and breakfasts surveyed are members of the Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII).
"Renting cars has become a Memorial Day travel ritual," said Steve Short, vice president, Enterprise Rent-A-Car. "For many families, a road trip is the most affordable option when it comes to travel, and whether renting a car to add space for luggage and passengers or to save miles on a daily commuter vehicle, it's a convenient way to get individuals from point A to point B."
To assist individuals as they plan their summer getaways, Enterprise has teamed with Emmy Award-winning journalist and travel expert Rudy Maxa -- also known as "The Savvy Traveler" -- to offer tips for those hitting the road this season:
"This travel season could very well be the busiest we've seen in the past five years," said Maxa. "Whether individuals are planning great escapes or smaller-scale getaways, based on what I am hearing and the data I've seen, I do anticipate more people will be hitting the road this season."
For more details and to view additional tips from Rudy, visit http://aboutus.enterprise.com/summertravel.
Enterprise goes the extra mile by picking up travelers at their homes and providing a vehicle to suit their individual travel needs -- whether it's renting a fuel efficient car to enjoy cost savings or a roomier model to fit the family. Enterprise operates more than twice as many locations as its nearest U.S. competitor and continues to lead the home-city market.
About Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Founded in 1957 and known for an extensive network of home-city and airport locations, everyday low rates and outstanding customer service, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an internationally recognized brand that has been named to BusinessWeek magazine's annual list of "Customer Service Champs" in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates not only as a key provider for insurance replacement, weekend getaways and special occasions, but also as a local transportation alternative.
Contact Information:
For more information, contact:
Christy Cavallini
Enterprise Holdings