https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/best western/ Best Western News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:19:57+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-hotels-resorts-celebrates-the-season-with-bonus-points-for-loy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-hotels-resorts-celebrates-the-season-with-bonus-points-for-loy/ Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning loyalty program – Best Western Rewards® (BWR®) – is spreading extra joy this winter. From December 5, 2022 to February 5, 2023, BWR members can earn up to 20,000 bonus BWR points: 2,000 points for their first stay; 4,000 for the second stay; 6,000 for the third stay; and 8,000 for the fourth stay. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:12:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-bangkok-don-mueang-airport-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-bangkok-don-mueang-airport-hotel/ Best Western has opened its latest property in the Thai capital, located close to the city’s Don Mueang International airport. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:18:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-unveils-new-hotel-in-tokyo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-unveils-new-hotel-in-tokyo/ Best Western Hotels & Resorts will soon offer travellers to Tokyo another place to stay, with the opening of Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai Grande on April 1st. Nestled between Tokyo Disneyland and the central districts of Marunouchi and Ginza, Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai Grande is perfectly positioned for both business and leisure travellers, and its array of state-of-the-art amenities will make every stay a pleasure. Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:50:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/payne-to-take-over-interchange-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/payne-to-take-over-interchange-leadership/ Interchange & Consort Hotels - home of the Best Western and Beacon brands in the UK - has announced Rob Payne has been appointed as chief executive officer of the company. Payne, previously chief commercial officer of the company, stepped in as interim chief executive in March 2015. Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:04:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-set-to-open-first-hotel-in-mandalay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-set-to-open-first-hotel-in-mandalay/ Best Western International has embarked on the next stage of its expansion in Myanmar, with the signing of its first hotel in Mandalay. Mandalay is Myanmar’s second largest city and economic hub in the northern region of the country. Sun, 28 Sep 2014 08:00:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-unveils-major-indonesian-expansion-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-unveils-major-indonesian-expansion-plan/ Best Western International(BWI) has unveiled plans for an extensive and fast-paced expansion across Indonesia; more than doubling its portfolio across the country by the end of 2013. The company announced its plans at a press conference held at its new flagship hotel in Bali, the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Sunset Road Kuta— the latest of four BWI properties on the ‘Island of God.’ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 10:37:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-continues-expansion-in-indonesia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-continues-expansion-in-indonesia/ Best Western International (BWI) has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the signing of a new hotel in the bustling business hub of Tangerang, West Java. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:30:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-kazakhstan/ Best Western is continuing its global expansion with the addition of the brand’s first hotel in Kazakhstan, the Best Western Plus Atakent Park Hotel, in the country’s largest city, Almaty. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:43:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-resort-paradise-in-malaysia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-resort-paradise-in-malaysia/ Best Western International has continued its exciting start to 2013 with the launch of a stunning new resort in Malaysia. Located in the popular coastal town of Port Dickson, just 40 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and 90 minutes from KL, the BEST WESTERN Prima Inland Sea Resort offers an exciting new option for leisure travelers and corporate groups. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-targets-120-new-hotel-projects-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-targets-120-new-hotel-projects-in-2013/ Best Western International expects to strengthen its North American development pipeline in 2013 with 110 to 120 properties either constructed or converted. More than 80 per cent of these hotels expected to be a Best Western Premier or Best Western Plus properties. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:22:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-premier-continues-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-premier-continues-expansion/ Best Western Premier has made its debut in Australia and Russia, adding two key markets to the brand’s global portfolio. The Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew in Melbourne and the Best Western Premier Mona Hotel, just outside Moscow, have boosted the global Best Western Premier hotel collection to 146 properties in 34 countries. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:57:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-premiers-in-australia-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-premiers-in-australia-russia/ The recently opened BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel 115 Kew in Melbourne and the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Mona Hotel outside of Moscow join the growing BEST WESTERN PREMIER branded family of hotels around the world. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-kuala-lumpur/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-kuala-lumpur/ The landmark property has now become Best Western’s flagship hotel in Malaysia. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-moves-into-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-moves-into-nepal/ Best Western will open its first hotel in Nepal in the first quarter of 2013. The 60-room Monty’s will be a brand new mid-scale property in the heart of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:25:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/green-globe-recertifies-best-western-premier-le-morgane/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/green-globe-recertifies-best-western-premier-le-morgane/ Green Globe announced recertification of the Best Western Premier Le Morgane in Chamonix in the heart of the French Alps. The hotel operates with a firm commitment to protect the environment, while delivering high-quality services and a luxury experience for guests. Sun, 27 May 2012 17:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-premier-hotel-in-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-premier-hotel-in-brazil/ Best Western International is continuing its expansion in South America with the addition of the chain’s first PREMIER hotel in Brazil. The opening of The BEST WESTERN PREMIER Majestic Ponta Negra Beach brings the total number of Best Western hotels in Brazil to 17. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:54:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-kaiserhof-gets-green-globe-status/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-kaiserhof-gets-green-globe-status/ BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel Kaiserhof in Vienna, Austria has become the first hotel in Austria to receive the internationally-renowned Green Globe Certificate. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-westin-talks-dramatic-indonesia-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-westin-talks-dramatic-indonesia-expansion-plans/ Best Western has unveiled a major expansion strategy for Indonesia, with plans to more than quadruple its portfolio in the country from four to seventeen properties in less than two years. The new developments will boost Best Western’s inventory in Indonesia from 535 rooms today to more than 2,500 by year-end 2013. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:28:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-confirms-malaysia-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-confirms-malaysia-expansion/ Best Western has confirmed it will substantially increase its portfolio of hotels in Malaysia. Best Western already operates three hotels in Malaysia – Best Western Kinabalu Daya, Best Western Sandakan Hotel & Residence and Best Western Marina Island Resort Pangkor – but starting this year the company will embark on a major nationwide growth strategy. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:28:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-plus-hotel-in-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-plus-hotel-in-russia/ Best Western International is stepping up its global expansion with the addition of the company’s first Plus hotel in Russia, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Spasskaya Hotel, in the country’s oldest Russian settlement in Siberia, Tyumen. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:04:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-partners-with-medallia-for-online-reviews/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-partners-with-medallia-for-online-reviews/ Best Western International announced a new feature of its partnership with Medallia, the global leader in software-as-a service Customer Experience Management solutions, to offer hotel owners new capabilities to manage their property’s online travel reviews more accurately. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-announced-2012-board-of-directors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-announced-2012-board-of-directors/ Best Western International announced that its Board of Directors has elected Devang Amin as chairman of the Board of Directors. Amin previously served as the Board’s secretary-treasurer and is the owner of the BEST WESTERN Horizon Inn in Edinburg, Ind., the BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Inn & Suites in Evansville, Ind., and the BEST WESTERN Torchlite Motor Inn in Wheatlands, Wyo. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-adds-two-japan-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-adds-two-japan-destinations/ Global hotel chain Best Western International has further boosted its presence in Japan with the opening of two new hotels in Nagoya and Yonezawa. Both properties are the first Best Western in each destination. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:02:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-hotel-joins-the-best-western-family-in-ireland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-hotel-joins-the-best-western-family-in-ireland/ A New Hotel Joins the Best Western Family in Ireland BEST WESTERN PLUS Ballina Manor Hotel, Co. Mayo. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-launches-new-facebook-virtual-accelerator-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-launches-new-facebook-virtual-accelerator-app/ Best Western to award its Facebook fans 10 million Best Western Rewards® points as part of its “Fastest Way to a Free Night” social media initiative. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-unveils-brand-enhancements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-unveils-brand-enhancements/ Independent hotel group Best Western has announced plans to restructure its brand in the UK in a bid to offer customers more choice. Richard Lewis, the group’s newly appointed CEO, told a press conference in London today about the new brand strategy. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:13:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-russia/ The BEST WESTERN Vega Hotel & Convention Centre in Moscow becomes the largest Best Western Hotel in the world. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-best-western-premier-hotel-opens-in-kansas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-best-western-premier-hotel-opens-in-kansas/ Best Western Premier KC Speedway Inn & Suites has Prime Location Near Kansas Speedway, LIVESTRONG Sporting Park and Legends Mall. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-best-western-premier-hotel-opens-in-british-columbia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-best-western-premier-hotel-opens-in-british-columbia/ The World’s Biggest Hotel Family Offers Travelers 13 BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotels Across North America. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-is-back-in-hong-kong/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-is-back-in-hong-kong/ Best Western is back in Hong Kong . Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-australasia-expands-to-fiji1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-australasia-expands-to-fiji1/ Best Western has revealed that Fiji has joined Australia and New Zealand under the Best Western Australasia banner. Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:41:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-best-western-hotel-opens-in-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-best-western-hotel-opens-in-iceland/ Best Western International continues to expand its global footprint with the brand’s first hotel in Iceland, the Best Western Hotel Reykjavik. The Best WesternHotel Reykjavik will be directly affiliated with Best Western’s regional office in Denmark. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-virgin-atlantic-ink-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-virgin-atlantic-ink-deal/ Best Western has launched a global partnership deal with Virgin Atlantic led by the hotel group’s British office, based in York, which will see companies and their customers gain mutual benefits. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:38:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-debuts-in-independent-films/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-debuts-in-independent-films/ Best Western International, the World’s Biggest Hotel FamilySM, unveiled this week the brand’s first series of Independent Films – three-minute documentaries that tell the inspiring stories of five Best Western hotel owners. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:18:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-premier-debuts-in-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-premier-debuts-in-canada/ The first Canadian BEST WESTERN PREMIER hotel, which offers guests upscale amenities and a refined experience, opened earlier this month in Calgary.  The iconic hotel chain has opened seven BEST WESTERN PREMIER hotels in North America since launching its three-descriptor strategy in early 2011. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:12:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-welcomes-six-new-hotels-into-the-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-welcomes-six-new-hotels-into-the-group/ The new hotels are located across Great Britain from the rolling hills of Lancashire to Bonnie Scotland and down to the Big Smoke, the white Cliffs of Dover and with each offering its very own individuality to the group. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:15:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-plays-finder-keypers...-for-50000-every-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-plays-finder-keypers...-for-50000-every-day/ An exciting promotion giving away up to £50,000 every single day for the next three months has been launched by Best Western. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:22:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aurelio-giraudo-general-manager-best-western-premier-dua-sentral-itb-berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aurelio-giraudo-general-manager-best-western-premier-dua-sentral-itb-berlin/ BTN talks to Aurelio Giraudo, General Manager, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral at ITB Berlin 2011 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:10:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-brooklyn-expands-amenities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-brooklyn-expands-amenities/ The Best Western Arena Hotel in Brooklyn recently completed its conversion to a Best Western Plus property. The newly named Best Western Plus Arena offers travelers a more upscale hotel experience unique to the Crown Heights / Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn near downtown. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:11:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-germany-expands-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-germany-expands-portfolio/ Best Western Hotels of Germany continues to expand their portfolio. Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:46:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-plus-envy-hotel-joins-worlds-largest-hotel-chain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-plus-envy-hotel-joins-worlds-largest-hotel-chain/ Best Western International announces the addition of the BEST WESTERN PLUS Envy HotelotHo, located at 22 E. Fayette Street in Baltimore, Md. Owned by Son Tran, the non-smoking hotel offers 49 guest rooms. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:06:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-second-hotel-at-hyderabad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-second-hotel-at-hyderabad/ Best Western India along with Vansiram Builders today announced the launch of “Best Western Jubilee Ridge” at Hyderabad as Best Western India’s fourteenth Operational property in the country. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:08:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-than-40-new-best-western-international-hotels-in-development-in-asia-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-than-40-new-best-western-international-hotels-in-development-in-asia-a/ Best Western International currently has more than 40 new hotels in Asia and the Middle East in various stages of development and by the end of 2011 the chain expects to have more than 235 Best Western properties open in these regions, the company announced today. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:40:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-and-fort-hotels-group-to-open-hotel-in-bangladesh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-and-fort-hotels-group-to-open-hotel-in-bangladesh/ Best Western International announced a partnership with Fort Hotels Group Ltd to open the luxury Best Western Premier hotel in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:02:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amy-hulbert-to-lead-design-efforts-for-best-western/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amy-hulbert-to-lead-design-efforts-for-best-western/ Amy Hulbert has joined Best Western as Director of Design. In this role, she ensures consistent design quality for the World’s Largest Hotel Chain and its 4,000 hotels. Hulbert also leads refinement and implementation of design standards and requirements for the brand’s new descriptor program, which is bringing Premier and Plus descriptors to hotels in North America. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:40:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-its-first-hotels-in-ghana-and-nigeria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-its-first-hotels-in-ghana-and-nigeria/ Best Western International expands its presence in Africa with the opening of three new hotels, including the Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel in Accra, Ghana, the Best Western Island Beach Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Best Western Port Harcourt Hotel in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:21:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-largest-hotel-chain-welcomes-best-western-heritage-inn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-largest-hotel-chain-welcomes-best-western-heritage-inn/ Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Heritage Inn, located at 111 E March Lane in Stockton, Calif. Owned by Heritage Hotel Group, the hotel offers 203 guest rooms including seven suites. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:57:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-make-their-match/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-make-their-match/ Best Western customers can enjoy even more rewards this summer as the UK’s largest independent hotel group pledges to match the loyalty status of any hotel group – meaning more perks and points than ever before. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:52:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-best-western-arena-hotel-opens-its-doors-in-brooklyn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-best-western-arena-hotel-opens-its-doors-in-brooklyn/ Best Western International announced the opening of the Best Western Arena Hotel, located at 1324 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, N.Y. Owned by Mukteshwar LLC, this brand-new hotel offers 56 guest rooms. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:31:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-honest-lawyer-hotel-multi-million-pound-refurbishment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-honest-lawyer-hotel-multi-million-pound-refurbishment/ The Best Western Honest Lawyer hotel in Durham has just re-opened its doors after a multi-million pound refurbishment programme following last years floods. Wed, 12 May 2010 15:13:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-india-signs-hotel-at-ajmer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-india-signs-hotel-at-ajmer/ Best Western India in association with Noida-based developers Aashiyana Infrastructure Development Pvt Ltd, are developing a new hotel property “Oasia Mall & Multiplex” in the holy city of Ajmer. Tue, 11 May 2010 12:14:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-adds-to-georgia-portfolio-with-atlanta-northwest-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-adds-to-georgia-portfolio-with-atlanta-northwest-hotel/ Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Atlanta Northwest Hotel, located at 1200 Winchester Parkway in Smyrna, Ga. Owned by Paddy Rao, the hotel offers 117 guest rooms. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:09:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-rebrands-and-launches-first-ever-tv-ad-campaign-this-thursday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-rebrands-and-launches-first-ever-tv-ad-campaign-this-thursday/ BEST WESTERN, the UK’s most unique portfolio of independent hotels, is advertising on television this April for the first time in its 30 year history as the group relaunches with new positioning ‘Hotels with Personality’. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:58:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-expands-csr-program-in-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-expands-csr-program-in-thailand/ Best Western is further expanding its Best Western for a Greener World Corporate Social Responsibility program, with the launch of its latest project “Growing a Greener World” in April 2010. Staff from its Bangkok Head Office and representatives of member hotels have embarked on an environmental mission to Samut Songkram province in Thailand. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:07:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-signs-first-premier-hotel-in-philippines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-signs-first-premier-hotel-in-philippines/ Best Western International and Unibuilt Real Estate Corporation have signed an agreement which will further boost the chain’s presence in the Philippines and at the same time introduce the Best Western Premier brand to the destination. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:44:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-adds-newest-hotel-in-puerto-rico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-adds-newest-hotel-in-puerto-rico/ Best Western The brand-new, non-smoking hotel offers 136 guest rooms. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:19:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-terminates-contract-with-hanoi-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-terminates-contract-with-hanoi-hotel/ Best Western International has terminated its contract with the Muong Thanh hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. As a result, and with immediate effect, the hotel will no longer carry the Best Western branding. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:35:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-brand-new-best-western-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-brand-new-best-western-hotels/ Best Western has welcomed four new hotels into its group of independently owned hotels. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:09:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-takes-over-allamanda-laguna-phuket/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-takes-over-allamanda-laguna-phuket/ Best Western has taken over the management of the Allamanda in Phuket. The Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket is located within the Laguna Phuket integrated resort. It joins the chain’s four other properties on Phuket. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:04:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-ukraine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-ukraine/ Best Western Best Western International has expanded its portfolio in Eastern Europe with its first hotel in the Ukraine, the Best Western Sevastopol Hotel in Sevastopol, located in one of the largest sea ports and cultural-historical centers. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:01:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-premier-hotel-opens-in-solo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-premier-hotel-opens-in-solo/ Best Western International has launched its luxury brand - Best Western Premier - in Indonesia, with the opening of the Best Western Premier Hotel Solo. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:32:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-guests-turn-loyalty-points-into-cash-to-help-haiti-earthquake-victims/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-guests-turn-loyalty-points-into-cash-to-help-haiti-earthquake-victims/ Guests at Best Western - the UK’s biggest independent hotel group - have been handing over their loyalty points in their thousands in the last few days in a bid to help the aid effort on the devastated Caribbean island. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:13:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-laos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-opens-first-hotel-in-laos/ Best Western has opened its first hotel in Laos. Enjoying a prime location in the capital city Vientiane, it is the first property in the chain’s plans for a network of hotels around the beautiful country. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:53:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-launches-its-latest-best-western-premier-in-pattaya-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-launches-its-latest-best-western-premier-in-pattaya-thailand/ Best Western Premier Signature Pattaya - the newest property in Best Western International’s luxury collection, ‘Best Western Premier’ - is opening its doors in Thailand’s long popular seaside tourist resort. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:46:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-introduces-iphone-app-chains-first-in-series-of-mobile-applica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/best-western-introduces-iphone-app-chains-first-in-series-of-mobile-applica/ Best Western International has introduced its mobile offerings with the unveiling of its free iPhone application, titled “Best Western to Go.” Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:10:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clearwater-grand-hotel-and-suites-joins-worlds-largest-hotel-chain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clearwater-grand-hotel-and-suites-joins-worlds-largest-hotel-chain/ Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Clearwater Grand Hotel and Suites, located at 20967 U.S. Highway 19 North in Clearwater, Fla. Owned by Pure Water Hotel Group, the hotel offers 146 guest rooms including 32 suites. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:44:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cornelia-inn-join-worlds-largest-hotel-chain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cornelia-inn-join-worlds-largest-hotel-chain/ Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Cornelia Inn, located at 1105 Highway 441 Business in Cornelia, Ga. Owned by Shrerjee Hotels 1 LCC and managed by Growth Properties, the hotel offers 60 guest rooms. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:37:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/best-western-makes-the-same-expedia-choice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/best-western-makes-the-same-expedia-choice/ Hotel News Now has an interesting story describing the recent Best Western owners meeting. According to the story, Dorothy Dowling, Best Western’s SVP of Marketing and Sales asked the members in attendance if they would be willing to join Choice in the fight against Expedia by pulling their hotels from the site. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:27:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090609122109262/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090609122109262/ Best Western is marking its expansion across Asia and the Middle East with a new spa hotel in Maldives.The extensively rebranded Best Western Madoogali Resort and Spa, its first property on the islands, is located on its own island, North Ari Atoll, 48 miles west of the Maldives’ capital of Male. The hotel features 56 exclusive palm-thatched chalets, designed to blend in naturally with the surrounding environment. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:21:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009052216515767/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009052216515767/ Best Western is preparing to open its first hotel in Doha, Qatar. The Best Western Doha Seef Hotel is scheduled to open next month, in June 2009. Fri, 22 May 2009 16:51:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090515175304236/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090515175304236/ The first Best Western Atrea hotel, an upper midscale prototype designed to attract business travelers, has opened its doors in San Antonio. Fri, 15 May 2009 17:53:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090507125032417/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090507125032417/ Best Western has announced a strategic plan to expand into the Persian Gulf Region, with 25 hotels targeted within 2010. The group recently signed its first two properties in The Middle East. The 320-room Best Western Premier Dhow Palace Hotel and the 222-rooms Best Western Premier Creek Hotel. Both hotels are located in Bur Dubai and are scheduled to open in May 2009. Thu, 07 May 2009 12:50:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009030208110456/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009030208110456/ Best Western is to open its first hotel in Bali, the Best Western New Kuta Condotel. Located on Dream Land Beach at Kuta, the hotel boasts 278 guest rooms and a wide variety of facilities. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:11:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009021211111926/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009021211111926/ Best Western is to launch a specially-created in-house spa brand, ‘Bhuvana, my spa’. The spas will start to be featured in Best Western properties across Asia, starting this year. The word “bhuvana” in Sanskrit refers to “The Earth” or “Universe”. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:11:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061006091640235/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061006091640235/ Best Western International announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with nationally recognized travel expert Emily Kaufman, known as “The Travel Mom.” Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:16:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060309163128747/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060309163128747/ Best Western is signing a new contract with WorldRes to expand its presence online. Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:31:49 +0000