LEISURE company Whitbread has become the first major client of National Car Rental to use its new online booking system. The web-based real time management system will be rolled out across Whitbread's major brands that include Marriott, Travel Inn and David Lloyd Leisure and on its intranet.

Designed by National Car Rental to enable fleets to book online, the website - www.carhirebooker.com can be integrated into a company's intranet. The site allows companies to create a driver profile that can be accessed from anywhere in the UK. Fleets can obtain quotations, cancel and view reservations, extend and view rentals.