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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.

July 2, 2018
Sixt Honored with 14 World Travel Awards

Sixt was named the best car rental company in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and France.

Photo courtesy of Sixt. 

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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.”

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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.


Related: Sixt Appoints Mobility Projects Director



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