Sixt Honored with 14 World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards have been presented to companies in the travel and tourism industry for 25 years recognizing outstanding achievements and commitment.
Sixt was named the best car rental company in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and France.
Photo courtesy of Sixt.
During the “World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018” in Athens, Sixt was named the best car rental company in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and France. The exclusive Sixt Limousine Service and Sixt Luxury Cars also took first place at the European level.
“The World Travel Awards are the Oscars of the entire travel industry," Regine Sixt, senior executive vice president, said in a statement. "To receive this special prize in an incredible 14 categories is something unique and makes us very proud. It is a clear confirmation of our quality and premium standards, which we offer worldwide. I would therefore like to congratulate the Sixt staff in these excellent countries. Their daily commitment made this success possible.”
Sixt’s worldwide premium services were awarded in the following categories:
Europe's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Europe's Leading Chauffeur Company 2018: Sixt Limousine Service
Europe's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt Luxury Cars
Austria's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
England's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
France's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Germany's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Italy's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Luxembourg's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Netherlands' Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Scotland's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Spain's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Switzerland's Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
Wales' Leading Car Rental Company 2018: Sixt
The World Travel Awards have been presented to companies in the travel and tourism industry for 25 years recognizing outstanding achievements and commitment. They are considered the highest award in the industry. International experts evaluate the service and product quality of numerous providers in several categories. Sixt Car Rental, Sixt Limousine Service, and Sixt Luxury Cars have been honored with this award several times in the past years.
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