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Roya News
6 days ago
- Business
- Roya News
Jordan's Rental Car Services Struggles Amid Regional Geopolitical Turmoil
As the Middle East navigates ongoing geopolitical tensions, Jordan's rental car Services finds itself in a challenging position. The recent conflicts in Gaza and the tensions between Iran and Israel have not only disrupted regional stability but have also had a profound economic impact on key sectors like tourism and car rentals. The rental car Services in Jordan is currently grappling with a dual challenge. While trying to recover from a period of nearly zero income during past crises, many companies are still burdened with overdue financial obligations to banks. Installments that went unpaid for over a year have piled up, and the modest business of the summer season is not sufficient to bridge these gaps. Compounding this problem is the broader downturn in tourism. For example, around 26 hotels in Petra have had to close their doors, and many desert camps in Wadi Rum, as well as businesses in Aqaba, have been forced to cease operations. Aqaba, in particular, has been heavily reliant on charter flights and low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, and easyJet. These airlines completely halted their flights to Jordan due to the recent conflicts and have yet to resume service. This has severely impacted tourist arrivals and, consequently, the rental car businesses that depend on them. In summary, Jordan's rental car sector is facing a perfect storm of financial and geopolitical pressures. The hope is that increased awareness of these challenges will lead to support measures that can help these businesses weather the storm and eventually thrive once more. الوسوم نسخ الرابط تم نسخ الرابط
Travel Weekly
04-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Classic Vacations adds flights and car rentals to advisor booking platform
Classic Vacations said travel advisors can now build itineraries online that include flights and car rentals, in addition to hotels, transfers, tours and travel insurance. Advisors can book first, business, premium economy and economy fares on the upgraded platform, many at negotiated rates. The new car rental feature enables advisors to book in destinations worldwide. Courtesy holds are available for both flights and car rentals. "This is what our advisors have been asking for," said Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations. "Advisors want the option to conveniently design and build full itineraries online, supported by the outstanding service and experience Classic is known for in the industry." Adding flights and car rentals to its online platform enables Classic to "take another leap forward in the value we provide to our advisors, who are at the center of all we do," Krueger added.
