Bangkok (Thailand) – May 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has celebrated the groundbreaking for its newest hotel in Bangkok, the Best Western Nada Don Mueang, which is expected to be one of the best connected hotels in Thailand's vibrant capital.

The Best Western Nada Don Mueang, opening in the fourth quarter of 2020, is one of the closest international branded hotels to Don Mueang Airport, which handles over 40 million passengers annually. Thanks to its connection to two new light rail lines, the Pink Line and the Green Line, the hotel offers quick and convenient access to downtown Bangkok and the rest of the Thai capital. Bangkok's elevated highway network is also easily accessible.

Pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony: Rene Jewell, Cluster General Manager, Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel and Vīb Best Western Sanam Pao (far left); Olivier Berrivin, Managing Director of International Operations – Asia, Best Western (second from left); Mrs. Wanna Thitipoonya, Managing Director, Nuchinporn Co., Ltd. (third from left); Mr. Krisda Thitipoonya, Managing Director, Nuchinporn Co., Ltd. (fourth from left), accompanied by members of the Thitipoonya family.

The new hotel is located in the up-and-coming north of Bangkok, in a burgeoning business and residential area that also includes the Thai government complex, major universities and hospitals, IT Square, Central Plaza Ramindra and IMPACT, Bangkok's largest conference and exhibition center.

The Best Western Nada Don Mueang Hotel is being developed by Nuchinporn Co., Ltd., a leading Thai real estate company. It is the third hotel in Bangkok to be operated in partnership between Best Western and Nuchinporn Co., Ltd., following the Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel and the Vīb Best Western Sanam Pao.

The laying of the foundation stone was attended by senior executives from both companies, including Olivier Berrivin, Managing Director International Operations – Asia, Best Western; Rene Jewell, Cluster General Manager, Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel and Vīb Best Western Sanam Pao; Wanna Thitipoonya, Managing Director, Nuchinporn Co., Ltd; Krisda Thitipoonya, Managing Director, Nuchinporn Co., Ltd; and other members of the Thitipoonya family.

“This is an important milestone for Best Western Hotels & Resorts as we continue to expand our hotel portfolio in Bangkok. Given the ongoing tourism boom in Thailand, Best Western is delighted to offer another outstanding hotel that provides guests with excellent connections thanks to its superb transport links and state-of-the-art facilities. We are also pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Nuchinporn Co., Ltd. and the Thitipoonya family, our valued partners,” commented Olivier.

The Best Western Nada Don Mueang will offer 270 modernly furnished guest rooms with free Wi-Fi upon its opening. The hotel will also include a restaurant and conference facilities.

Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, home to many regional low-cost carriers, offers direct connections to and from numerous Asian metropolises, including Hong Kong, Jakarta, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. With planned expansions and the commissioning of the new light rail network, the airport will play a key role in the future growth of Thai tourism and the economy.

The opening of the Best Western Nada Don Mueang is the latest step in the strategic expansion of Best Western's Thai portfolio, which now includes key business and leisure destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Buriram and Prachinburi.

About Best Western Hotels & Resorts: Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Best Western Hotels & Resorts is a privately owned hotel brand with a global network of approximately 4,500 hotels in nearly 100 countries and territories worldwide*. Best Western offers 16 hotel brands that cater to the needs of developers and guests in every market. Best Western brands include Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, Executive Residency by Best Western®, Vīb®, GLō®, AidenSM, SadieSM, BW Premier Collection®, and BW Signature Collection®. Through a recent acquisition, Best Western now also offers the WorldHotels® Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, and WorldHotels Distinctive brands. Complementing its portfolio, Best Western offers the SureStay®, SureStay Plus®, and SureStay Collection® franchises**. For over 70 years, Best Western has been synonymous with hospitality, providing its hoteliers worldwide with operational, sales, and marketing support, as well as award-winning online and mobile booking capabilities. Best Western continues to break industry records for awards and accolades. In 2018, 66 percent of the brand's North American hotels received the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Business Travel News® ranked Best Western Plus and Best Western as the number one hotel brand in the upper-midrange and midrange categories, respectively, for two consecutive years. Fast Company recognized Best Western Hotels & Resorts as one of the ten most innovative companies in augmented reality/virtual reality. Best Western has also been named AAA®/CAA® Lodging Partner of the Year for ten consecutive years. This award recognizes the brand's commitment to exceptional service and value for money for AAA/CAA's nearly 60 million members in the U.S. and Canada. In the 2018 JD Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, Best Western hotels ranked first in the food and beverage category for breakfast—first in the midrange and second in the upper-midrange. Nearly 40 million travelers are members of the award-winning Best Western Rewards® loyalty program, one of the few programs where points have no expiration date and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. Best Western's partnerships with AAA/CAA and Google® Street View offer travelers exciting ways to experience the brand. Through its partnership with Google Street View, Best Western is the first major company of its size to introduce a virtual reality experience for customers, setting a new industry standard and revolutionizing how guests experience hotels. *Figures are approximate, subject to change, and include hotels currently under development. **All Best Western, WorldHotels, and SureStay branded hotels are independently operated.

Contact information: Sirimanas Maungrod (Cake) | Senior Regional Marketing Communications Manager | Asia Email: [email protected]

Phanintorn Tangtrongjit (Dream) | Assistant Marketing Communications Manager | Asia Email: [email protected]

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