Avis Awards Latin America, Caribbean Licensee of the Year
Each honoree accepted the accolade at a celebratory event held in Hollywood, Fla.
Avis Budget Group's annual Licensee Awards recognize licensee partners that have demonstrated growth in annual financial performance, measured against their respective country’s economic conditions, excellence in customer service, and alignment with the brand’s initiatives.
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Avis Budget Group, Inc. selected its Avis and Budget Licensees of the Year for Latin America/the Caribbean. This year’s recipients for the region are Avis Peru and Budget Mexico.
Each honoree accepted the accolade at a celebratory event held in Hollywood, Fla.
The annual Licensee Awards recognize licensee partners that have demonstrated growth in annual financial performance, measured against their respective country’s economic conditions, excellence in customer service, and alignment with the brand’s initiatives.
Avis has been independently owned and operated in Peru for more than 35 years. Avis Peru offers a wide selection of well-maintained vehicles, as well as ancillary services and coverages to enhance the driving experience. The honoree also operates the Avis brand in Colombia and Ecuador.
Budget has been operating in Mexico for more than 50 years, providing customers with quality vehicles at great value prices. The honoree also owns and operates several Payless locations in Mexico.
Related: Avis Grows Revenue 7%, Record $2 Billion in Q1
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