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Car Rental Show 2008
March 31 - April 1, 2008, Las Vegas Hilton
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Car Rental Show brings you:
Advanced marketing workshops
Access to a broad audience with representatives from YOUR industry
The latest vehicles
Ways to Increase business flexibility
Ideas for better customer service
Keynote presentations from industry experts
Did You Know...
That hundreds of last year's attendees had the opportunity to learn about retaining quality employees?
That hundreds of last year's attendees had the opportunity to learn how to get the most mileage out of a limited marketing budget?
That hundreds of last year's attendees had the opportunity to learn how to manage their revenue wisely?
That hundreds of last year's attendees had the opportunity to acquire new methods of growing their business and keep it prospering?
That 100% of our attendees met their industry peers and vendors in one room and were able to network like no other time?
Be counted! Don't miss CRS 2008!
2008 Program Description
(subject to change)
Monday, March 31
8:00am - 7:00pm |
Registration Open |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Welcome to CRS 2008 and Opening Keynote: Current Trends in Business Travel
Sherb Brown, Bobit Business Media; Bill Connors, NBTA |
2:00pm - 3:00pm |
2008 ACRA Update
Sean Busking, ACRA |
3:00pm – 3:20pm |
Refreshment Break |
3:20pm – 4:20pm
Concurrent Workshops |
Internet Marketing
Michael Wilson, Advantage Rent A Car; Chris McIntyre, Eagle Rider |
What's New in Technology?
Moderator:
Angela Margolit, Bluebird Auto Rental
Panelists: Chris Markiewicz, CARFAX; Alan Batcheller, CARFAX; Edward Cavazos, Telelanguage; Michael Meyer, Auto Rate Exchange; Anne Taylor; AirIQ; Eric Peterson, TSD
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4:30pm – 5:30pm |
Maximizing Damage Recoveries Lawfully: Don't Leave Money on the Table
Michael Towers, Fleet Salvage and Estimating Systems; Michael LaPlaca, LaPlaca McKenzie
Damage recovery should be part of your business plan, and part of your exit strategy. This presentation will give you a case study showing how to present and collect claims to the fullest extent permitted by State law |
5:30pm – 7:30pm |
Opening Networking Reception and Expo in Exhibit Hall |
Tuesday, April 1
7:30am - 6:30pm |
Registration Open |
8:00am - 9:00am |
Continental Breakfast and Expo in Exhibit Hall |
9:00am - 9:15am |
Awards Presentation |
9:15am – 10:00am |
Keynote Address
Used Vehicle Market Conditions: How Program Cars Can Become Risk Cars
The presentation will cover used vehicle market conditions and an outlook for 2008, with particular emphasis on the impact of the shift in rental cars from program to risk.
Presenter: Tom Kontos, ADESA |
10:00am – 10:15am |
Refreshment Break |
10:15am – 11:00am
Concurrent Workshops |
Fleet Management: Don't Forget the Lyrics
Roger Bernskoetter, Kline Corporation
Come join the fun as Roger Bernskoetter hosts an interesting fleet workshop entitled "Don't Forget the Lyrics" It seems our fleet sings us the same ole songs over and over again but we forget the words. This session will prove to be a fun approach the age old question "Which is worse, Renting a car you couldn't own or owning a car you couldn't rent?" Come sing along with the music as we take a totally new and fun approach to fleet management. |
Financing Options for Car Rental Operations: A Lender's Perspective
Moderator:
Dave Funston, Funston Fleet Services
Facilitators: Ray Huffstutter, GE Financial Solutions; Joe Opferman, 1st Source/Truckers Bank; Ric Foster, The Bancorp Bank; Ray Waltz, Manheim Automotive Financial Services; Wayne Yocum, Automotive Finance Corporation
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11:15am – 12:00pm
Concurrent Workshops |
New Car Rental Opportunities: Local and Regional Airports
Jerry Copelan, Copelan Consulting Company |
Winning the War for Talent: Effective Recruitment Strategies for Service Based Sales Representatives
Ken Stellon, Khoury Consulting |
12:00pm – 3:00pm |
Networking Lunch and Expo in Exhibit Hall |
3:00pm – 3:45pm |
A Risk Management Approach to Customer Service
David Purinton, PurCo Fleet Services |
3:45pm – 4:45pm |
A Discussion of Industry Standard Rental Plans
Moderator: Sherb Brown, Bobit Business Media |
4:45pm – 5:30pm |
Closing Keynote Address
Staying Independent in an Era of Consolidation
Sandy Miller, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, Franchise Services North America |
5:30pm – 7:00pm |
Closing Networking Reception and Expo in Exhibit Hall |
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