The Control Center Blog

The key to saving money when traveling for work isn’t always price shopping or booking at ...

The key to saving money when traveling for work isn’t always price shopping or booking at a certain time; it’s loyalty.

Emerald Club’s counter bypass service puts you in control.

The Emerald Aisle® is the fastest way to rent in the U.S. and Canada. Choose any vehicle o...

The Emerald Aisle® is the fastest way to rent in the U.S. and Canada. Choose any vehicle on the Aisle and go.

With the National® mobile app, you’ll tap into more control than ever.

Not sure what to say when your hero is in front of you? Try this.

Results from the National Car Rental State of Business Travel Survey, conducted from Decem...

Results from the National Car Rental State of Business Travel Survey, conducted from December 4-11, 2017, among 1,000 U.S. frequent business travelers.

This is a place made for excess, celebration and passion before everything. After all, it’...

This is a place made for excess, celebration and passion before everything. After all, it’s the hometown of Louis Armstrong.

Jeremy Collins’ career story practically begs for comparisons between his passion for rock...

Jeremy Collins’ career story practically begs for comparisons between his passion for rock climbing and his professional path.

There are no wrong choices when you're an Emerald Club member – even if you have to choose...

There are no wrong choices when you're an Emerald Club member – even if you have to choose between skydiving or swimming with sharks. Watch comedian Mark Malkoff play the Easy Choice Game with Emerald Club member Roy.

There are no wrong choices when you're an Emerald Club member – even if you have to choose...

There are no wrong choices when you're an Emerald Club member – even if you have to choose between watching rom-coms or suspense movies. Watch comedian Mark Malkoff play the Easy Choice Game with Emerald Club member Erika.

There are no wrong choices when you're an Emerald Club member – even if you have to choose...

There are no wrong choices when you're an Emerald Club member – even if you have to choose between the tango or the cha-cha. Watch comedian Mark Malkoff play the Easy Choice Game with Emerald Club member Brandon.

Hit the road with a business pro whose job it is to set the scene. Join art director Danie...

Hit the road with a business pro whose job it is to set the scene. Join art director Danielle Moore on a photo shoot in the Palm Springs desert.

It's important to have choices when you're on the road, especially when your job involves ...

It's important to have choices when you're on the road, especially when your job involves bringing empowerment (and baseball) to youth around the world. Watch Marshall Murray and his organization, More Than a Game, help bring baseball back to the kids of Guadalupe, California.

Life – and travel – has to move fast for this photographer when a national toboggan champi...

Life – and travel – has to move fast for this photographer when a national toboggan championship is on the line. Sol Neelman shares his passion for capturing weird sports on camera.

National Car Rental is proud to be an official partner of the Boston Red Sox this season. ...

National Car Rental is proud to be an official partner of the Boston Red Sox this season. With our partnership, Emerald Club members are invited to enter Fenway Park through a dedicated entrance at Gate E on the corner of Landsdowne and Brookline Ave.

When Brett Relander was a little boy, he wanted to be a professional basketball player. Th...

When Brett Relander was a little boy, he wanted to be a professional basketball player. Though he’s grown up to be a digital marketer, not an NBA star, his passion for sports has still played a key role in his career journey.

Four simple guidelines that make it a little easier to meet people outside the office. You...

Four simple guidelines that make it a little easier to meet people outside the office. You can use these guidelines to make the most of your first impression and lay the foundation for future interactions.

Traveling for business and traveling for pleasure don’t need to be mutually exclusive expe...

Traveling for business and traveling for pleasure don’t need to be mutually exclusive experiences. Tech expert Andru Edwards highlights the latest and greatest when it comes to optimizing Speed, Choice and Control during work hours — and after.

Watch tech expert Andru Edwards demo the latest gadgets for business travelers and intervi...

Watch tech expert Andru Edwards demo the latest gadgets for business travelers and interview manufacturers about the latest in vehicle technology — all from the CES 2019 show floor.

From your sleep schedule to your morning cup of coffee, tech expert Andru Edwards recommen...

From your sleep schedule to your morning cup of coffee, tech expert Andru Edwards recommends gadgets to help you stay in control during your work travel.

Business travel is all about choices, from where to stay to what to eat. Tech expert Andru...

Business travel is all about choices, from where to stay to what to eat. Tech expert Andru Edwards has three tech products that will keep choice at the forefront of your next business trip.

When you’re traveling for business, every second counts. Tech expert Andru Edwards recomme...

When you’re traveling for business, every second counts. Tech expert Andru Edwards recommends gadgets that will help save you time on the road.

These gadgets, recommended by tech expert Andru Edwards, will give you the control you nee...

These gadgets, recommended by tech expert Andru Edwards, will give you the control you need, whether you’re on the road, at work, or at home.

Certain choices help make your time on the road much more enjoyable, and these gadgets, re...

Certain choices help make your time on the road much more enjoyable, and these gadgets, recommended by tech expert Andru Edwards, aim to do just that. Whether you’re at work, at home or on the road, read on to find out how these tech picks will make your life easier.

These gadgets, recommended by tech expert Andru Edwards, can make your life on the road, a...

These gadgets, recommended by tech expert Andru Edwards, can make your life on the road, at work or at home faster and more efficient.

The annual PGA Merchandise Show is the golf industry’s one-stop-shop for the latest and mo...

The annual PGA Merchandise Show is the golf industry’s one-stop-shop for the latest and most innovative technology, apparel and merchandise. I made the trip to Orlando to round up my favorite gadgets designed to help enhance your game in three major ways: speed, choice and control.

The number one question I am asked as a tech expert every holiday season is: “What are you...

The number one question I am asked as a tech expert every holiday season is: “What are your favorite tech gifts to give?” So get your pencil ready, because here are my top tech holiday gift ideas that will make your favorite road warrior’s life easier in three very important categories: Speed, Choice and Control.

We know being in the control seat is important to you. Not only will tech expert Andru Edw...

We know being in the control seat is important to you. Not only will tech expert Andru Edwards get you there, he’s going to keep you there with these latest gadgets! In every episode of Technically Speaking, Andru highlights one of his favorite products in each of three categories that will make your life easier: speed, choice and control.

There are three words tech expert Andru Edwards takes seriously: speed, choice and control...

There are three words tech expert Andru Edwards takes seriously: speed, choice and control. In every episode of Technically Speaking, Andru highlights one of his favorite products in each of those categories that will make your life easier on the road, at work or at home.

Whether you’re on the road, at work or at home, we know that there are three things that r...

Whether you’re on the road, at work or at home, we know that there are three things that really matter to you: speed, choice and control. In every episode of Technically Speaking, tech expert Andru Edwards highlights hot new gadgets in each of these categories that will make your life easier.

From staying fit to staying connected, we know speed, choice and control matter to you in ...

From staying fit to staying connected, we know speed, choice and control matter to you in your busy life. In every episode of Technically Speaking, Andru Edwards highlights one of his favorite products in each of these categories that will make your life easier on the road, at work or at home.

Andru reviews the AirBar, GoTenna System and he August Smart Lock System.

Whether you’re on the road, at work or at home, tech expert Andru Edwards knows having spe...

Whether you’re on the road, at work or at home, tech expert Andru Edwards knows having speed, choice and control can make your life easier. In each episode of Technically Speaking, Andru shares his top tech products that can give you just that.

With all the gadgets out there, how do you know which ones will really make your life easi...

With all the gadgets out there, how do you know which ones will really make your life easier? In each episode of Technically Speaking, tech expert Andru Edwards highlights his top tech picks in three categories: speed, choice and control.

Discover Nashville’s best-kept secrets with singer-songwriter Bridgette Tatum, including T...

Discover Nashville’s best-kept secrets with singer-songwriter Bridgette Tatum, including Two Old Hippies, Betty Boots, and Belcourt Taps.

“Rockstar” magazine editor Denise Quintanilla gives a tour of her favorite places in Austi...

“Rockstar” magazine editor Denise Quintanilla gives a tour of her favorite places in Austin, including La Barbecue, Waterloo Records, The White Horse and Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In.

Experience a different side of the Emerald City with Joel Michelson, chief mate of the Was...

Experience a different side of the Emerald City with Joel Michelson, chief mate of the Washington State Ferry System. Michelson highlights some of his favorite places in Seattle, including Bainbridge Island, Classic Cycle, Uli’s Famous Sausage, the Fremont neighborhood and the Fremont Troll.

Join Tariana Navas-Nieves, director of cultural affairs for Denver Arts & Venues, as she t...

Join Tariana Navas-Nieves, director of cultural affairs for Denver Arts & Venues, as she tours some of Denver’s most remarkable attractions, including The ART – A Hotel, The Source artisan food market, The Cherry Creek Trail, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Legendary pro-golfer Tom Lehman discusses his passion for golf and his favorite courses to...

Legendary pro-golfer Tom Lehman discusses his passion for golf and his favorite courses to play in Minnesota, including Interlachen Country Club, Windsong Farm Golf Club, Troy Burne Golf Course, Alexandria Golf Club and Hazeltine National Golf Club.

Join Tom Wolfe, America’s first concierge, as he tours San Francisco’s best-kept secrets i...

Join Tom Wolfe, America’s first concierge, as he tours San Francisco’s best-kept secrets including John's Grill, the Vallejo Street Stairs, North Beach Restaurant and the Buena Vista Café.

Get an insider's look into the journey of two PGA Jr. League players.

Keegan Bradley interviews PGA Jr. League players about leadership and the lessons learned ...

Keegan Bradley interviews PGA Jr. League players about leadership and the lessons learned through golf.

Even through the thickest set of his iconic round-rimmed glasses, the great Donald Ross wo...

Even through the thickest set of his iconic round-rimmed glasses, the great Donald Ross would’ve had a hard time recognizing his favorite of an impressive and prolific portfolio. And thus, in 2010, Pinehurst made a bold move by hiring Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to turn back the clock on No. 2.

Matt summarizes the year of stories on short courses, sustainability, municipals, makeover...

Matt summarizes the year of stories on short courses, sustainability, municipals, makeovers and effective grow-the-game initiatives.

A recent Twitter question from Derek Goss requested a review of Streamsong Black, the new ...

A recent Twitter question from Derek Goss requested a review of Streamsong Black, the new Gil Hanse design at the much-lauded golf destination in Bowling Green, Fla. Streamsong is 65 miles from the Tampa airport, and 85 miles from the Orlando airport.

Dana Fry is bullish on a bold new course he’s building at Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia, Michi...

Dana Fry is bullish on a bold new course he’s building at Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia, Michigan.

Matt gives you his short list of favorite golf destinations for a fall getaway.

According to the latest power rankings, fall golf and football knows no rival. But what’s ...

According to the latest power rankings, fall golf and football knows no rival. But what’s the best NFL city for public golf?

This budding golf state they call Wisconsin is a little like a 22-year-old Jon Rahm, a fav...

This budding golf state they call Wisconsin is a little like a 22-year-old Jon Rahm, a favorite and my pick to win at Erin Hills.

Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan emphasizes the importance of being resilient. Watch th...

Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan emphasizes the importance of being resilient. Watch this clip from her appearance at the 2017 KPMG Women's Leadership Summit.

As you embark on your mission, remember this: The struggle is part of the journey.

When you’re focused on the road in front of you, it can be difficult to recognize how far ...

When you’re focused on the road in front of you, it can be difficult to recognize how far you’ve come and the valuable lessons learned along the way. As the premium car rental brand for road warriors, National wants to help business travelers fuel their journey ahead. The ‘Note to Self’ articles feature stories of road warriors who’ve “made it,” as they share the advice they would give to their younger selves.

When you’re focused on the road in front of you, it can be difficult to recognize how far ...

When you’re focused on the road in front of you, it can be difficult to recognize how far you’ve come and the valuable lessons learned along the way. As the premium car rental brand for road warriors, National wants to help business travelers fuel their journey ahead. The ‘Note to Self’ articles feature stories of road warriors who’ve “made it,” as they share the advice they would give to their younger selves.

When you’re focused on the road in front of you, it can be difficult to recognize how far ...

When you’re focused on the road in front of you, it can be difficult to recognize how far you’ve come and the valuable lessons learned along the way.