Avis, Island Auto Rentals Honored at World Travel Awards for Caribbean Region
The two car rental brands were recognized as the top companies in the Caribbean and Jamaica in this year’s World Travel Awards for the Caribbean and Americas.
The World Travel Awards recognized Avis and Island Auto Rentals as the top car rental companies in the Caribbean and Jamaica.
For the fifth consecutive year, Avis was honored as the Caribbean’s Leading Car Rental Company. This year’s nominees in the category included Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Holiday Autos.
Island Auto Rentals was selected as Jamaica’s Leading Car Rental Company for 2012. The company was also honored with the award in 2011. Other nominees included Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.
Click here to see the full list of travel winners.
The World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. The next awards are Oct. 6 in Portugal for the Europe ceremony and awards.
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