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Singapore, 03 September 2008 - Avis, the leading international car rental brand in Asia announces the launch of two wide online campaigns.

(a) $ 50 off in the United States & Canada:
Customers, who book their rental car online and rent for a minimum of 5 days for travel in the United States or Canada, will receive a $ 50 off their rental charges between now and 26 November 2008. For more information about the Avis "$ 50 off" promotion, please visit www.avis.com.sg. Terms & Conditions apply.

(b) EarlyBooker Savings in the United Sates & Canada:
Customers, who book their rental car online before 26 November 2008 for travel in the United States or Canada, will receive a discount up to 15% off their rental charges. Vehicle rentals must take place after 02 December 2008 and before 31 January 2009. For more information about the Avis "EarlyBooker Savings" promotion, please visit www.avis.com.sg. Terms & Conditions apply.

Joerg Kossich, General Manager - Avis Singapore comments: "Avis continues to provide customers with premium, 'We Try Harder', service! Now, when customers plan ahead and book early they can receive this same level of service for less."

Singapore, 03 September 2008 - Avis, the leading international car rental company in Asia announces the launch of Avis "MovieAnywhere", a pioneering service which offers portable DVD entertainment systems for rent at Avis locations throughout Singapore. Avis "MovieAnywhere" allows rear seat passengers to enjoy their favorite movies and shows during road trips or outdoors.

Avis "MovieAnywhere" Entertainment System is easy to operate and it features a large 8.5 inch high-res TFT screen with a built-in digital TV tuner and high quality in-built stereo speakers. Media formats supported include DVDs, VCDs, SVCDs, JPEG, DivX, AVI, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMA, MP3. The system can be quickly mounted on the car headrest or other positions for the best viewing angle.

"Avis is dedicated to providing our customers with value and convenience and it is another 'FIRST' by Avis and reconfirms our commitment to innovation and customer orientation. Avis "MovieAnywhere" is the latest of the many conveniences we offer to enhance the overall car rental experience." says Joerg A. Kossich, General Manager Avis Singapore".

Avis MovieAnywhere is available for S$12.00 per day (maximum S$ 120.00/rental) and can be requested at the counter or via the Avis reservation centre at 1 800 737 1668. For more information please visit www.avis.com.sg.

Avis, the leading international car rental brand in Asia, has launched an exciting international Travel Agent Incentive which will run throughout the rest of this Olympic year. The grand prize for one lucky agent is a trip to Beijing for two people, including flights, 4* hotel and, of course an Avis car with a driver for the duration of their stay. In addition to the grand prize, everyone can be a winner because for every booking, agents can earn a cash-bonus of 30 RMB (approx £ 2.20) paid via Amazon or Paypal.

"Avis is the only international car rental brand with an extensive network both downtown and on airport in China. The incentive, which runs until the end of this year, is the perfect way to both reward agents for booking with us in China, and celebrate this year's Olympics in Beijing", said Lucy Barawitzka, Deputy General Manager Commercial, Avis China.

Taking part is simple. Agents simply make a booking for a self-drive or with-driver rental or airport transfer, then register with www.avisracetobeijing.com. Each booking earns both the cash reward as well as an entry into the prize draw for the top prize. Make reservations through Avis Singapore reservations or email reservations@avis.com.sg for any additional information.

Singapore, 20 June 2008 - Avis, the leading international car rental brand in Asia was recognized by travel professionals around the world for the 3rd consecutive year as "Asia's Leading Car Hire" at the regional World Travel Awards ceremony for Asia and the Indian Ocean, held at the 5-Star Swissotel Grand in Shanghai, China on 19 June 2008.

The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate achievements in all sectors of the global travel industry.

"We are honored to be recognized once again by international travel professionals with this award and it is a true tribute to the excellence of the Avis network in Asia", said Eric Brun, General Manager - Asia.

Singapore 09 June 2008, Avis were awarded the title of 'Best Rent a Car Company in the Middle East' for the seventh time in eight years at the Arabian Travel Market Awards in May in Dubai. The award was presented by Martyn Lewis CBE (one of Britain's best known TV news presenters and journalists) to Bev Mileham, Avis UAE

Thierry Domballe, Regional Director Mediterranean and Middle East, Avis Europe Plc, said, "I am delighted that Avis has again reaped this award from its competitors and we are very optimistic about the continued development of Avis in the region for inbound and outbound business. The Avis strategy is to build and maintain this business by targeting both intra-gulf and intercontinental traffic, be it business or leisure."

Avis also had a stand at the Arab Travel Market with Avis representatives from Europe, UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, France and Germany. With over 2,000 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees this is a key travel show for the region.

Singapore 04 June 2008, Avis, the leading international car rental brand in Asia announces the end of smoke-tainted rental cars in Austria, Czech Rep. & Switzerland.

Since 01 April 2008, smoking is no longer permitted in Avis rental vehicles in Austria, Czech Republic and Switzerland. This was no April Fools' Day joke, but an effective measure aimed at boosting air quality and comfort in rental vehicles. Through this strict no smoking policy, Avis aims to make car rental an even more enjoyable experience - especially for the large non-smoking majority.

Experience abroad has shown that ever more customers are demanding a non-smoking car. And it's much the same story in the hotel sector, where many guests now explicitly wish to stay in a "non-smoking room". The trend is unmistakable: an end to smoke-tainted surroundings in favor of better air quality and greater comfort! It's hardly surprising then that car rental companies are also insisting on "smoke free".