At the 21st World Travel Awards, Avis Car Rental was honored as "South America's Leading Car Rental Company," "Mexico and Central America's Leading Business Car Rental Company" and "Mexico and Central America's Leading Car Rental Company."

"We are more than pleased to be recognized by the World Travel Awards in these three categories this year," said Patric Siniscalchi, president, Latin America/Asia-Pacific, Avis Budget Group. "We continue to find ways to put our customers first with stellar service and a superior rental experience, and these awards reflect those efforts."

Avis has been recognized by the World Travel Awards, with honors stretching back as far back as 1997, when Avis was named "World's Leading Business Car Rental Company."

The World Travel Awards were launched in 1993 to recognize excellence in the global travel and tourism industry.