WHY IT RATES: Travel agents working with clients who prefer to drive in style will be happy to learn about the expansion of the Avis

Microsoft is getting in on the ride-hailing industry via a partnership with Southeast Asian company Grab. MORE Car Rental & Rail According to Reuters.com, the

A new report analyzing the global car rental market revealed the value of the industry is expected to reach $124.56 billion by 2022. According to

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents who refer international clients to Hertz will be hearing from the car rental company’s newest COO more often.—Donald Wood, Breaking

WHY IT RATES: Yankee Leisure Group is continuing its global expansion with a new office in Sydney, Australia. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer MORE Car

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents with clients who are Enterprise loyalty program members should be taking advantage of the company’s annual promotion.—Donald Wood, Breaking News

WHY IT RATES: Travelers considering rail travel can watch the upcoming show to see what it’s like on a Rocky Mountaineer train.—Donald Wood, Breaking News

WHY IT RATES: For travel agents serving clients who prefer to support companies that give back, Enterprise’s work to support hurricane victims makes the car

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents have been forced to learn the ins and outs of shared services when helping clients book vacations.—Donald Wood, Breaking News

Lyft is offering people across the United States as much as $500 to leave their cars home as part of a new Ditch Your Car