Published: May 28, 2009
Hertz Wins Self-Service Excellence Award for Making Car Rental Faster and Easier
DAYTON, Ohio - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Hertz
Corporation won the 2009 Self-Service Excellence Award, given
annually by KioskCom,
in the Best Travel/Hospitality Deployment category. Presented at the
KioskCom Self-Service Expo, the awards recognize the most innovative and
successful self-service programs in multiple categories.
Hertz first piloted self-service kiosks from NCR Corporation, a leading
provider of self-service solutions in the airline, banking and other
sectors, in 2007. Since then, Hertz has expanded the program to more
than 37 U.S. airport locations, as well as 5 locations in Europe, and
expanded its usage of kiosks as part of the Company's Online Check-in
Guarantee program, designed to get customers on their way in 10 minutes
or less.
"Empowering Hertz's customers with the convenience of self-service
kiosks has transformed the way they interact with Hertz," said Hertz CIO
Joe Eckroth. "We are delighted and proud to be recognized for being the
first car rental company to extend the anytime, anywhere convenience
consumers have come to expect in other industries. The Online Check-in
Guarantee and use of kiosks has clearly delivered significant
operational improvements, and has increased overall customer
satisfaction by making it faster and easier for our customers to get on
the road."
Hertz Online Check-in program expedites the car rental pick-up process
by allowing customers to begin the check-in process in the comfort of
their home or office and complete the rental via kiosk. Similar to an
airline check-in kiosk, the rental car kiosk is a reservation-based
system that collects the customer's personal information, identifies the
customer's reservation and completes the rental car pick-up process,
sending the customer on his/her way quickly. Beyond car pick-up, the
solution allows Hertz customers to select and purchase upgrades, Loss
Damage Waiver and Optional Insurance products, fuel options and add-ons
such as child seats and NeverLost, Hertz's customized, in-car
navigation system.
"Companies in all industries must meet rising consumer demand for
self-service options if they hope to remain competitive," said Theresa
Heinz, general manager, NCR
Travel. "Hertz is a shining example of how truly integrating
self-service into your business model can not only strengthen your
relationships with your customers, but improve your bottom line. We are
honored to be a Hertz partner and congratulate the company on its
award-winning self-service program."
The
program has been embraced by Hertz customers. Since the company
first launched self-service kiosks with Simply Wheelz in Orlando,
Hertz's market share in Orlando has increased and 80 percent of Simply
Wheelz transactions in Orlando are now conducted via a kiosk. Hertz is
seeing approximately 65 percent average usage rates across all
locations, and has done in excess of 340,000 rentals via self-service
kiosks. Average check-in time is approximately 5 minutes.
NCR is also providing Hertz with comprehensive hardware support
services, including remote management and help desk assistance, to
ensure the utmost in customer service.
In 2002, KioskCom launched the inaugural industry-wide Self-Service
Excellence Awards to honor the most successful and innovative
self-service and interactive digital media solutions. Since then,
KioskCom has honored over 200 companies across multiple industries for
their leadership, innovations, and successes with self-service and
interactive digital media solutions.
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a
subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ), is the world's
largest general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,000
locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport
car rental brand in the U.S. and at 42 major airports in Europe,
operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports
in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In
addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in
Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such
as Hertz #1 Club Gold, NeverLost customized, onboard navigation
systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered
through the company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz
apart from the competition. In 2008, the Company launched Connect by
Hertz, entering the global car sharing market in London, New York City
and Paris. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment
rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a
diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new
and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial
companies to local contractors and consumers from approximately 330
branches in the United States, Canada, China, France and Spain.
About NCR Corporation
NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company and leader in
automated teller machines, self-checkouts and other self- and
assisted-service solutions, serving customers in more than 100
countries. NCR's software, hardware, consulting and support services
help organizations in retail, financial, travel, healthcare and other
industries interact with consumers across multiple channels.
NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
NCR Corporation
Caroline Rose, 770-623-7608
caroline.rose@ncr.com
or
The
Hertz Corporation
Paula Rivera, 201-307-2824
privera@hertz.com
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