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Closing Keynote: Independent Car Rental: A Global Outlook

April 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Richard Lowden
President of U-Save

Nicolay Nedrelid
Nedrelid Corporate Advisory

Chris Brown
Bobit

David Donaldson
Practicar Car & Truck Rentals / MasterBUILT Hotels

Jorge Pontual
Scotwork

Ammar Akhtar
Finalrentals.com

How are independent car rental operators navigating the ever-evolving landscape in markets across the world? Join this closing keynote panel to find out. The seminar will first offer a high-level view into the main factors affecting car rental globally such as supply and demand, consolidation, and the competitive environment. Panelists will then drill down into the challenges in their respective markets, with discussions around fleet availability, supply chain disruptions, customer needs and demands, and new profit opportunities. The seminar will finish panelists' perspectives on the necessary ingredients to not only survive, but also prevail in the immediate and longer-term future.  

Moderator: Chris Brown