Described as the ‘Oscars’ of the global travel and tourism industry, the 2009 World Travel Awards has recognized Avis Rent A Car as one of the best car rental companies in North America and the world. For the fourth consecutive year, Avis was named “North America’s Leading Car Hire” and the “World’s Leading Business Car Rental Company”. The car rental company was also named the “Caribbean’s Leading Car Hire” for the second year in a row.

Over 180,000 travel professionals cast their votes for the World Travel Awards. According to Graham Cooke, President and Founder of the World Travel Awards, “Avis has proven to be the best of the best. The recognition is a testament to the hard work of the management team and staff at Avis who, despite challenges which have impacted the travel and tourism industry over the past 12 months, continued to deliver above and beyond the call of duty.” (Source: CNN Money .)

The world Travel Awards have been recognizing excellence in the travel and tourism industry since 1993 and voters include a mix of travel agents, hospitality professionals, tour and transport professionals and travel executives from over 160 countries around the globe. Votes are cast by professionals in 919 different categories and the event is recognized as a regional and global networking opportunity hundreds of senior executives.

Avis Rent A Car operates one of the world’s leading car rental brands and serves approximately 2,200 locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Latin America/Caribbean region. The car rental company is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. Executive Vice President of sales and marketing for Avis Budget Group, parent company of Avis Rent A Car Tom Gartland states that the company is very proud to receive this prestigious award and recognition for another year.