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n hertz ousts avis as bah car-rental supplier



Hertz has replaced Avis as the car-rental supplier for British Airways Holidaycustomers flying into South Africa. The new business boosts an existing contract between Hertz and BAH to supply cars to visitorsarriving in the UK, Europe and Australia. The contract will run from April 1999 to March 2000.



n Leisurail expands rail portfolio options



International rail-tripspecialist Leisurail has expanded its portfolio of international journeys. The Thomas Cook-run general sales agent is now selling the Tranz Scenic Best of New Zealand rail pass, the Trans-Siberian Railtour, Rovos Rail in South Africa and three OrientExpress trips – the Eastern andOriental Express, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Great South Pacific Express.



n Scansea launches copenhagen breaks



Scandinavian Seaways is offering a five-night break to Copenhagen at the Imperial Hotel on January 16 from ú284 per person or afour-night break at the city’s Savoy Hotel on January 19 from ú189 per person. The ferry operator is also offering a ú228 per person five-night deal to Hamburg at the Reichshof Hotel on January 22. The price, based on two travelling together, includes return overnight crossings on the company’s Travelliner in a cabin with private facilities and hotel accommodation.



n P&O sets sail with 1999 brochure launch



P&O North Sea Ferries has launched its 52-page 1999 brochure featuring theHull-Rotterdam andHull-Zeebrugge routes. The brochure also includes a series of short breaks and motoring holidays operated by Travelscene which markets a specialist inclusive holidays programme on behalf of P&O North Sea Ferries.


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