The car rental specialist has also increased its operations in Hong Kong in a move that sees the supplier represented in 15 countries.

In a statement yesterday (August 18), Flexible Autos said “further announcements" on its next expansion venture are expected this year.

The company will run two new offices in the region which will be managed by Flexible Autos East Asia, based in Beijing, and overseen by general manager Uwe Peter.

“Hong Kong and China are two important markets for Flexible Autos and we are very excited to commence operations,” Peter said.

“We can now provide a Chinese API to trade partners who wish to establish an XML link with us. We also offer customisable White Label solutions and an online account facility in Chinese.”

Managing director of Flexible Autos, Sue Dixon, said: “The commencement of our new operations in China and Hong Kong is in line with our corporate strategy of global expansion, and means we are now represented in 15 countries.

"Our regional offices or representations are established in key strategic locations around the world, providing us the opportunity to enrich our knowledge of regional markets and better support the travel industry.”