SINGAPORE, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Leading car hire company, Avis, is again recognized for its outstanding service performance and significant contribution to the travel and tourism industry in the recent "China Tourism 2012 Gold List Awards" and the "Chinese Tourists Welcoming Awards".
Avis won the title of "Best Car Rental Company" in the "China Tourism 2012 Gold List Awards" hosted by the popular National Geographic Traveler China magazine. The award, chosen by readers, online users and judges, was presented at a gala event on May 14, 2012 at the China World Hotel in Beijing, China.
The 2012 "Gold List Award of China Tourism" was inaugurated to showcase the results of the "Gold Tourism List Voted by Readers", hosted by National Geographic Traveler China, one of the leading travel publications in the country produced by Trends Media Group.
The companies nominated by the "Gold List Award of China Tourism" were voted on by the readers of National Geographic Traveler China and online users. Professional judges were invited to generate the award list which includes awards for hotels, airlines, cruise liners, car rental companies, online tourism service providers and outbound tourism products. During the past 7 years, National Geographic Traveler China has shaped a brand image of "The Top 1 List Award of China Tourism" and established its leadership on tourism media for China.
On a similar awards category, Avis was honored with the "Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award" (CTWA) during the close of the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM) on April 20, 2012 in Beijing, China. The accolade given to Avis, "Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award - Silver Award of Overall Performance" was conferred by the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI).
CTWA was founded in 2004 by COTRI, one of the leading Chinese outbound research organizations, which provides updated information on the outbound market of China to support tourism organizations.
In China, Avis operates in 38 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. with over one hundred service points. It has always been committed to providing professional and world class service with a personal touch for the Chinese outbound customers - both business and leisure.
About Avis in Asia
In Asia, Avis is a leading provider of vehicle rental; vehicle leasing and limousine/chauffeur drive services operating in more than 300 locations through a network of wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and licensee agreements in 22 markets. Avis opened its first operations in Asia in 1970 in Hong Kong. Throughout the 70's Avis grew steadily in the region, with operations launched in Singapore, the Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia and Indonesia. More recently, developments have included openings in India, Mainland China, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world. For more information about Avis Budget Group, visit www.avisbudgetgroup.com.
