Auto Europe Launches 2004 Early Booking Incentives & Rewards Program

'Free Upgrades, Discounted Car Rentals, Cash Bonus Commissions and Travel Dollars'

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 5 -- Auto Europe, a leader in European car rental services for over 50 years is launching their year 2004 Early Booking Incentives for reservations made now through March 31, 2004 for travel through December 31, 2004.

The program includes a guaranteed free one-car class upgrade, from compact to intermediate, in select European countries. In addition, travelers will receive up to 25% off any prestige, Mercedes Benz or sports car rental in Europe and up to 10% off any European car rental service at any of the 4,000 locations they service.

Savings have never been greater for Ireland with car rental beginning at $14.99 per day.

In lieu of a familiarization trip this year, Auto Europe is giving agents greater freedom of choice in the rewards program. Auto Europe is awarding agents either cash bonus commissions or travel dollars. Agents can earn an additional $5.00 per client booking or $10.00 in Auto Europe Travel Dollars per client booking when they make a minimum of five car rental reservations. The travel dollars can be redeemed for the agent's personal use towards any travel service that Auto Europe provides such as airfare, hotel, GPS or an upgraded car rental.

"As the industry standard continues to decrease commissions, we are standing by our statement "Don't Ever Give Up" and increasing our rewards to our partners," states Imad Khalidi, President, CEO. "Car rentals continue to offer the highest potential for agent revenue, and we are committed to keeping it this way."

All discount offers are valid for reservations made now through March 31, 2003 for travel through December 31, 2004. Upgrade offer validity dates, available locations and applicable car categories vary depending upon rental location and are available in select European countries only. All discount offers apply to time and mileage only. Bonus commission and travel dollars are earned with a minimum of five European, South Pacific, or African client car rental reservations excluding chauffeur transfers with a minimum rental period of 7 days, booked and picked up now through September 30, 2004. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount and are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions apply.

Auto Europe services over 4,000 car rental locations worldwide. In addition, through their tour division, Destination Europe they offer scheduled airfare to Europe and service over 3,000 3, 4 & 5 star European hotels. For additional information contact your local sales representative or Auto Europe at (800) 223-5555. Visit their web site at http://www.autoeurope.com/