LONDON, April 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group has been awarded multiple accolades at the 2019 World Travel Awards, for its car rental brands Avis and Budget, across the Middle East, it was announced at an awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi last night.  

The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognized as a highly prestigious honours programme in global travel and tourism. The awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals and consumers worldwide, and this honour recognises the brands’ commitment to excellence, with an ultimate industry accolade.

The awards won by these licensee markets within Avis Budget Group include:
Middle East's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2019: Avis
Bahrain's Leading Car Rental Company 2019: Avis
Iraq's Leading Car Rental Company 2019: Avis
Kuwait's Leading Car Rental Company 2019: Avis
Lebanon's Leading Car Rental Company 2019: Avis
Oman's Leading Car Rental Company 2019: Avis
United Arab Emirates’ Leading Car Rental Company 2019: Budget Rent a Car

Mark Servodidio, President, International, Avis Budget Group said: “We’re delighted to celebrate these awards, and congratulate our colleagues and teams in each of these markets who have clearly delivered the high standards we pride ourselves on. These markets and their teams have clearly worked hard and invested wisely to help build and deliver high levels of customer experience and satisfaction. As a leading mobility solutions provider with a presence in approximately 180 countries around the globe, we rely on the expertise and professionalism which our licensees offer Avis and Budget customers in their markets. These awards help celebrate their hard work and dedication to excellence.”

About Avis Budget Group
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world's leading car sharing network, with more than one million members. Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group has approximately 31,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com.