Operators from more than 48 countries meet in one hall. The international track covers cross-border growth, franchising, and the associations that shape regional markets — including the ABLA and FENALOC merger that reorganised representation across South America.
Delivered at ICRS 2026, with the abstracts as written. The 2027 program is published in full on the agenda page.
As international car rental franchises grow worldwide and cross-national boundaries, the many travel and car rental markets become closer-knit through technology. Real-time pricing, revenue management, and reservation flexibility will increasingly spur…
Track: Global & International
The two leading Brazilian and South American car rental professional groups announced a merger in late 2025 that brings new potential and opportunities to car rental operators. This panel will look at new breakthroughs and plans in the areas of employee…
Paulo Miguel Jr, ABLAModerator, ABLA - Brazilian Car Rental AssociationTrack: Global & International
Track: Global & International
Cost and revenue per unit, remarketing, residual value, embedded vehicle intelligence.
Tech & AIAI tools you can deploy now, agentic systems, revenue management, zero-friction rental.
Legal & RiskConsumer lawsuits, junk fees, ADA, data privacy, damage waivers and claims.
GrowthDeep discounters, OTA economics, subscription and flexible models, sales tactics.
PeopleHiring, training, leadership under volatility, and the ACRA policy agenda.
