Airbnb will allow users to find and book cars within its app. The technological support is provided by CarTrawler, a company that Expedia Group is expected to acquire during 2026. Car hire is coming to the Airbnb app Airbnb continues to expand its offerings beyond private accommodation bookings. From winter, users will be able to search for cars in the app...
Travelling should be exciting, not stressful. But for many travellers, the trickiest part of the journey only begins after landing: finding transport, dealing with roaming charges, waiting for a driver, or trying to connect to airport Wi-Fi just to send a message. This is exactly where Transpovia steps in to help you...
Croatian car rental company Carwiz International continues to rack up successes in the international market, and the latest destination in their portfolio is Panama. This country, known as a key transport and business hub for the region, has become home to a new franchise branch of the brand. Entry into the Panamanian market is not a random move; it's about...
Uniline Grupa has made a strategic leap in the mobility segment with the launch of its own brand, Avenis. This is a new rent-a-car concept that combines almost twenty years of operational experience, developed infrastructure, and modern digital solutions. Avenis's arrival on the market comes at a time when mobility is increasingly being integrated into...
CARWIZ International, the only Croatian rent-a-car franchise, continues its international expansion and begins operations in Sri Lanka. This is a market that has been growing strongly in recent years thanks to an increase in international arrivals and improving transport links. Starting at the country's main entry point Operations are focused on the Katunayake area, in...
A quiet but important shift is occurring in the car rental market. According to an analysis by Sunny Cars for December 2025, more than half of all bookings are already for travel from March 2026 onwards. Guests are not waiting until the last minute. While 44 percent of bookings were for winter...
The year 2026 brings a series of regulatory and organisational changes that will directly impact travel planning, client consultation, and operational processes within the tourism industry. From monetary changes in Bulgaria, to new traffic rules in the Mediterranean, to digital toll collection in Croatia – tourism professionals will have to further...
Carwiz International has launched a new Fly & Drive project on the Dubrovnik – Rome route, in collaboration with Croatia Airlines. The project was presented earlier this month in Rome, at a promotional event organised in partnership with the Croatian National Tourist Board and the tourist boards of Dubrovnik and the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. New...
German car rental provider Sunny Cars, which is widely used by agencies in the region through various distribution systems, has achieved historic success: in the 2024/25 financial year (from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025), the company surpassed one million bookings for the first time, specifically 1.032 million...
The global sector, worth $92 billion, is changing the rules of digital distribution The car rental industry is experiencing an interesting turn — instead of relying on online travel agencies (OTAs), leading car rental companies are now leading digital sales themselves. According to a new report, Global Car Rental Sector Market Estimates 2025, as much as 59 percent...
Europcar Mobility Group UK has partnered with electric vehicle charging network Octopus Electroverse, offering users access to over one million public charging points across the UK and Europe. This collaboration aims to reduce „range anxiety“ – the fear of running out of battery during a journey...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how travellers search for, select, and book car rental services. Whereas previously customers had to use endless filters and compare prices, today AI speeds up and simplifies the entire process – with added personalisation and smarter results. According to research, personalised results can...