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Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Travelex hosts Staff Induction at Europcar Oman & Bahrain's Cutting-Edge HQ in Muscat
Europcar Oman & Bahrain proudly hosted Travelex, the world's leading travel exchange company, for the induction program of its 20 newest team members. The event recently took place at Europcar's state-of-the-art headquarters in Muscat, setting a new benchmark for corporate hospitality and employee engagement experiences in the region. Travelex selected Europcar HQ not only for its professional infrastructure but also for its unique lifestyle amenities. The Boardroom, equipped with advanced audio-visual capabilities, offered an ideal setting to impress and onboard the new team members with a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere. Beyond the formal proceedings, participants had exclusive access to the expansive Europcar HQ facilities. The space includes a Gaming Lounge featuring Table Tennis, Billiards/Snooker, PS5, Chess, Carom, Darts, Board Games, and a Golf Putting Green—designed to offer mental and physical rejuvenation. Guests also enjoyed the Wellness Zone, which includes a fully equipped Gym, serene Yoga Studio, Massage Chair, and tranquil indoor waterfalls and greenery. Adding to the experience, the Europcar Café offered unlimited specialty coffees, karak chais, chilled beverages, and a selection of snacks such as popcorn, nachos, and cookies, all enhanced by high-speed WiFi connectivity throughout the premises. Europcar HQ also offers a unique array of complimentary amenities tailored for SMEs, start-ups, and professionals, designed to enhance creativity, productivity, and collaboration. This pioneering initiative creates a harmonious blend of work and relaxation in a vibrant and stimulating environment, inviting guests to immerse themselves in a rejuvenating experience like no other. Ljiljana, General Manager at Travelex, shared her experience: 'We were absolutely delighted to host our induction program at Europcar's HQ. The environment was uplifting, professional, and deeply engaging. It truly felt better than a five-star hotel—with the added benefits of the gaming lounge, wellness centre, and exceptional hospitality. Our new team members were thoroughly impressed.' Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain, expressed his pride in the facility: 'We designed Europcar HQ to be more than an office space—it's a destination for productivity, wellness, and innovation. We're thrilled to see global companies like Travelex choose our venue to inspire their teams. This aligns with our vision of redefining workplace and event experiences in Oman and Bahrain.'
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Europcar Oman & Bahrain Partners with Royal Golf Club to Launch the 'RGC Monthly Stableford Series' powered by Europcar
Muscat: Europcar Oman & Bahrain is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with the prestigious Royal Golf Club (RGC) to launch the 'RGC Monthly Stableford – Powered by Europcar' series. This landmark collaboration is set to energize Bahrain's golf community through a monthly tournament series, culminating in the highly anticipated Europcar Open on December 5, 2025, at Al Mouj Golf, Muscat, Oman. Commencing this June, the RGC Monthly Stableford series invites golf enthusiasts of all levels to compete in an engaging and rewarding tournament held on select Saturdays each month. Backed by Europcar Oman & Bahrain, the series will feature two competitive divisions, monthly prizes, and a season-long performance leaderboard to determine the overall champion. The Grand Prize for the leaderboard champion includes: • A coveted spot to play in the Europcar Open at Al Mouj Golf, Muscat – one of the region's premier championship courses. • A return flight ticket from Bahrain to Muscat. • A luxurious 2-night stay at a 5-star hotel in Muscat, inclusive of breakfast. •A 2-day luxury SUV rental from Europcar Oman to explore the beauty of Muscat in style. Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain, expressed his excitement: ' At Europcar, we believe every journey should be memorable — whether it's on the road or on the golf course. This partnership with the Royal Golf Club allows us to celebrate community, competition, and excellence. We're thrilled to support Bahrain's golfing community through this unique initiative that links two great golfing destinations: Bahrain and Oman. ' Juan Manuel Fuentes Pérez, CEO of the Royal Golf Club, added: ' This collaboration with Europcar is more than just a sponsorship — it's a shared vision for the future of golf in Bahrain. The RGC Monthly Stableford will not only motivate players to improve and connect, but also offer a life-changing reward for the series winner. We are proud to provide a platform where local talent can shine and be recognized across the region. ' This partnership marks a significant milestone in both organizations' efforts to support and grow the sport of golf in the Bahrain. With Europcar Oman & Bahrain's renowned service and RGC's exceptional facilities, the RGC Monthly Stableford Series– Powered by Europcar is poised to become a flagship event on the regional golfing calendar.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
How to avoid hidden car hire traps – the eight tips you MUST follow from experts
Scroll down to find out the "number one" tip you should follow TAKE CAR-E How to avoid hidden car hire traps – the eight tips you MUST follow from experts WHEN Jane Bolton booked a hire car for a week-long girls' holiday in the French Alps with an old friend, she paid £320 in advance. But when she got to the Europcar pick-up desk in Geneva, Switzerland - the nearest airport to her holiday destination - she was charged an extra £10 per day because she was going to drive the car a few miles over the border into France. Advertisement 2 Jane Bolton was stung with an extra £70 fee for driving from through France Credit: Supplied 2 The 54-year-old described the hidden cost as "really annoying" Credit: Supplied It meant an extra £70 fee she wasn't expecting. 'It was really annoying and put me a bad mood at the start of the trip,' says Jane, 54. 'It wasn't a huge amount but it all comes out of the holiday budget – that could have paid for a meal out.' She's far from the only person to have been stung. Advertisement Seven out of 10 car renters say they have ended up paying hidden costs, according to As car hire costs fall, we reveal how you can avoid hidden charges. TAKE PHOTOS FIRST James McNeil, director of UK-based car leasing company Ready2Lease, says checking for damages should be the 'number one' thing you do to avoid extra charges - no matter how tired you are from travelling when you pick up the car. 'Look around the car and highlight anything that could even potentially be considered to be damage, even tiny scratches,' he says. Advertisement "Make sure you take photos or videos – if you do this on a smartphone they will be timestamped to prove the damage occurred before you drove it." You should also take a picture showing the mileage and fuel gauge on your pick-up and return, in case you are later challenged on this. Avoid these common holiday booking mistakes for a stress-free vacation BEWARE SNEAKY TACTICS Before you load the car with your suitcase, lift the carpet in the boot and take a picture of the spare tyre or puncture repair kit – there have been reports of travellers getting huge fines for 'missing' kits and tyres. Some cheaper car hire companies have been accused of using hidden existing damages like broken locks and scratches underneath the car to trick customers into paying fines. Advertisement It's also worth trying the physical key in all the locks (not just using the key remote) to check for damaged locks – take a video to prove it – and take pictures under the bumpers too. And brush down seats and shake out car mats before you return the car - taking pictures too - to avoid 'extra cleaning' charges. READ THE T&Cs They are easy to skip - but they can include hidden costs. For example, extra charges for drivers over 70 or under 25, or for exceeding a set mileage limit. Jane, who is a product director for ski holiday firm Erna Low, says she might not have been caught out by the cross-border charge on her trip if she had read the terms closely. Advertisement BRING YOUR OWN Hiring a child's car seat for a week costs an average of £55, while a sat nav is £69, according to Avoid this by bringing your own. Even budget lines - like easyJet and Ryanair - allow you to check in car-seats for free for under 12s. You can buy car seat travel bags from around £15 on Amazon to keep them safe in transit. BUY WAIVERS SEPARATELY Car hire firms often use pressure-selling tactics to push customers into buying expensive excess waivers at the pick-up desk. Advertisement An excess waiver covers the high fees car hire companies charge in the case of any damages. These fees can be as much as €250 (£212) for a small scratch on a car door, says research by Zest Car Hire. But buying an excess waiver at the rental desk can add up to an extra £200 to a week's car hire. 'It's always worth having an excess waiver but never buy it from the car hire company,' adds McNeil. Advertisement Instead, experts at Which? recommend buying a waiver in advance. The best value policies are annual - covering multiple trips each year - and typically cost between £37 and £59. BRING A CREDIT CARD Firms want to keep your details on file just in case you damage the vehicle or don't bring it back, in which case they can charge your card. But it means you could have to pay admin fees of up to £150 if you don't have one when you pick up the car. Advertisement FILL UP BEFORE THE AIRPORT Airport petrol stations charge far more than regular ones, so top up before you arrive. You can use an app like Google Maps (while you're on the hotel WiFi) to research your route ahead of time. Most fuel gauges will show the tank as full even if you have driven for a few miles. But make sure it is still showing as full when you return the car or you could be charged a hefty admin fee and high fuel costs to refill it. PAY IN ADVANCE Not only does it cost around £30-50 more to pay for your booked car hire at the airport, but your booking could get cancelled if you haven't paid in advance, warns Which? Travel. Advertisement Most reputable companies will allow you to cancel for free if your plans change. 'The best prices are almost always available at least six months in advance, so don't hold out in case prices drop – they probably won't,' says McNeil. Martin Lewis fan saves £900 booking car hire ahead A Martin Lewis fan previously revealed how he saved £900 on his holiday car hire by booking ahead. The jet setter said he cancelled his car hire then re-booked after finding a lower quote closer to departure time. He explained: "We booked for our three-week summer holiday, then discovered the price had dropped dramatically. "We had free cancellation, so we did that then rebooked, saving £742. "A couple of weeks later the price dropped further, so we did it again, saving a further £184, a total saving of £926." Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
How to avoid hidden car hire traps – the eight tips you MUST follow from experts
WHEN Jane Bolton booked a hire car for a week-long girls' holiday in the French Alps with an old friend, she paid £320 in advance. But when she got to the Europcar pick-up desk in Geneva, Switzerland - the nearest airport to her holiday destination - she was charged an extra £10 per day because she was going to drive the car a few miles over the border into France. 2 It meant an extra £70 fee she wasn't expecting. 'It was really annoying and put me a bad mood at the start of the trip,' says Jane, 54. 'It wasn't a huge amount but it all comes out of the holiday budget – that could have paid for a meal out.' She's far from the only person to have been stung. Seven out of 10 car renters say they have ended up paying hidden costs, according to As car hire costs fall, we reveal how you can avoid hidden charges. TAKE PHOTOS FIRST James McNeil, director of UK-based car leasing company Ready2Lease, says checking for damages should be the 'number one' thing you do to avoid extra charges - no matter how tired you are from travelling when you pick up the car. 'Look around the car and highlight anything that could even potentially be considered to be damage, even tiny scratches,' he says. "Make sure you take photos or videos – if you do this on a smartphone they will be timestamped to prove the damage occurred before you drove it." You should also take a picture showing the mileage and fuel gauge on your pick-up and return, in case you are later challenged on this. Avoid these common holiday booking mistakes for a stress-free vacation BEWARE SNEAKY TACTICS Before you load the car with your suitcase, lift the carpet in the boot and take a picture of the spare tyre or puncture repair kit – there have been reports of travellers getting huge fines for 'missing' kits and tyres. Some cheaper car hire companies have been accused of using hidden existing damages like broken locks and scratches underneath the car to trick customers into paying fines. It's also worth trying the physical key in all the locks (not just using the key remote) to check for damaged locks – take a video to prove it – and take pictures under the bumpers too. And brush down seats and shake out car mats before you return the car - taking pictures too - to avoid 'extra cleaning' charges. READ THE T&Cs They are easy to skip - but they can include hidden costs. For example, extra charges for drivers over 70 or under 25, or for exceeding a set mileage limit. Jane, who is a product director for ski holiday firm Erna Low, says she might not have been caught out by the cross-border charge on her trip if she had read the terms closely. BRING YOUR OWN Hiring a child's car seat for a week costs an average of £55, while a sat nav is £69, according to Avoid this by bringing your own. Even budget lines - like easyJet and Ryanair - allow you to check in car-seats for free for under 12s. You can buy car seat travel bags from around £15 on Amazon to keep them safe in transit. BUY WAIVERS SEPARATELY Car hire firms often use pressure-selling tactics to push customers into buying expensive excess waivers at the pick-up desk. An excess waiver covers the high fees car hire companies charge in the case of any damages. These fees can be as much as €250 (£212) for a small scratch on a car door, says research by Zest Car Hire. But buying an excess waiver at the rental desk can add up to an extra £200 to a week's car hire. 'It's always worth having an excess waiver but never buy it from the car hire company,' adds McNeil. Instead, experts at Which? recommend buying a waiver in advance. The best value policies are annual - covering multiple trips each year - and typically cost between £37 and £59. BRING A CREDIT CARD Firms want to keep your details on file just in case you damage the vehicle or don't bring it back, in which case they can charge your card. But it means you could have to pay admin fees of up to £150 if you don't have one when you pick up the car. FILL UP BEFORE THE AIRPORT Airport petrol stations charge far more than regular ones, so top up before you arrive. You can use an app like Google Maps (while you're on the hotel WiFi) to research your route ahead of time. Most fuel gauges will show the tank as full even if you have driven for a few miles. But make sure it is still showing as full when you return the car or you could be charged a hefty admin fee and high fuel costs to refill it. PAY IN ADVANCE Not only does it cost around £30-50 more to pay for your booked car hire at the airport, but your booking could get cancelled if you haven't paid in advance, warns Which? Travel. Most reputable companies will allow you to cancel for free if your plans change. 'The best prices are almost always available at least six months in advance, so don't hold out in case prices drop – they probably won't,' says McNeil. Martin Lewis fan saves £900 booking car hire ahead A Martin Lewis fan previously revealed how he saved £900 on his holiday car hire by booking ahead. The jet setter said he cancelled his car hire then re-booked after finding a lower quote closer to departure time. He explained: "We booked for our three-week summer holiday, then discovered the price had dropped dramatically. "We had free cancellation, so we did that then rebooked, saving £742. "A couple of weeks later the price dropped further, so we did it again, saving a further £184, a total saving of £926."
Iraqi News
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Iraqi News
Europcar expands car rental services in Baghdad
Baghdad ( – Europcar, the renowned French car rental company, now offers convenient vehicle rental services across three key locations in Baghdad: Saadoun Street opposite Baghdad Hotel, Al Jadriyah's Diplomatic Branches Street, and Baghdad International Airport. The company's fleet in Iraq's capital includes a wide range of vehicles suitable for both leisure and business travel, such as the Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Sunny, GMC Yukon, and Hyundai Tucson, among others. To rent a vehicle from Europcar in Iraq, customers are required to present a valid driving license, passport, and Iraq's national ID card. In addition to its Baghdad branches, Europcar also operates two locations in Najaf and two in Erbil, making it a reliable option for travelers throughout Iraq.
