Pattaya (Thailand) – July 19, 2018 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has signed a striking new hotel in Pattaya that reflects the company's modern style and contemporary vision.

The Best Western Plus Speech Pattaya Hotel is a brand-new project on Pattaya 3rd Road, in the heart of this popular Thai seaside resort. The downtown hotel, scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019, offers guests convenient access to numerous local attractions, including the lifestyle shopping centers Terminal 21 and Central Festival, the Alcazar Cabaret Show, and the Art in Paradise gallery.

Operated by Numchai 2014 Co., Ltd., the hotel boasts a modern, cubist facade and an elegant, stylish, and spacious interior. High ceilings and glass walls allow plenty of natural light into the lobby, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.

The 163 design-oriented guest rooms will be oases of modern comfort and connectivity, featuring wooden floors, trendy low beds, desks with international power outlets, mood lighting and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel also offers a wide range of amenities, providing guests with numerous opportunities to relax and connect with friends, family, and colleagues. These include an all-day dining restaurant serving modern Thai and international cuisine, a bright bar for refreshing drinks during the day and cocktails in the evening, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a sparkling outdoor infinity pool.

“The Best Western Plus Speech Pattaya Hotel is one of our most exciting projects to date. Thanks to its convenient location in the city center, its state-of-the-art design and international amenities, this outstanding hotel is sure to become a favorite among visitors to Pattaya,” commented Olivier Berrivin, Managing Director of International Operations – Asia at Best Western Hotels & Resorts.

“The vision of Numchai 2014 Co., Ltd., our valued partner, perfectly aligns with Best Western’s strategic direction in Asia. We are modernizing our regional portfolio by opening numerous stunning new hotels and resorts in key destinations. Pattaya, one of Asia’s most popular beach resorts, fits perfectly into this strategy, and I am delighted to continue our rapid regional expansion with such an impressive new property,” added Olivier.

According to Mastercard's Asia Pacific Destinations Index 2017, Pattaya welcomed 8.1 million international visitors last year, making it the eighth most popular destination in the entire Asia Pacific region.

The Best Western Plus Speech Pattaya Hotel will be just a short drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok and close to the rapidly growing U-Tapao Airport, which now handles more than 1.4 million passengers per year.

Best Western has identified Thailand as one of its key target markets. The company currently operates nine hotels and resorts in the Kingdom, encompassing five of its eleven brands: Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, BW Premier Collection® by Best Western, and SureStay Plus® Hotel by Best Western. This nationwide portfolio is set to expand significantly in the future. Plans include opening hotels and resorts in new destinations such as Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai, as well as innovative new brands like Vīb Best WesternSM, a dynamic and modern hotel concept that prioritizes comfort, technology, and social interaction.

About Best Western Hotels & Resorts: Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Best Western Hotels & Resorts is a privately owned hotel brand with a global network of 4,200* hotels in over 100* countries and territories worldwide. Best Western offers eleven hotel brands designed to meet the needs of hoteliers and guests in every market: Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, Vīb®, GLō®, Executive Residency by Best Western®, BW Premier Collection® by Best Western, and BW Signature Collection® by Best Western, as well as the recently launched franchise offerings: SureStay® Hotel by Best Western, SureStay Plus® Hotel by Best Western, and SureStay Collection® by Best Western. Celebrating over 70 years of hospitality, Best Western provides its hoteliers worldwide with operational, sales, and marketing support, along with award-winning online and mobile booking capabilities. Best Western continues to break industry records in awards and accolades. In 2018, 66 percent of Best Western'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 segments. Fast Company recognized Best Western Hotels & Resorts as one of the ten most innovative companies in augmented reality/virtual reality. Best Western was also named AAA®/CAA® Lodging Partner of the Year nine times in a row. This award recognizes the brand's commitment to exceptional service and value for money for AAA/CAA's nearly 58 million members in the U.S. and Canada. Best Western hotels achieved top rankings in the JD Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study 2017 – first place for breakfast (food and beverage category) in the midrange segment and second place for overall guest satisfaction. Over 35 million travelers are members of the award-winning Best Western Rewards® loyalty program, one of the few programs where points are valid indefinitely 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 interact with the brand. Through its partnership with Google Street View, Best Western is the first major company of its size and reach to introduce a virtual reality experience for customers, setting a new industry standard and revolutionizing how guests experience hotels.

* All Best Western and SureStay hotels are independently owned and operated. * The figures are approximate, subject to change, and include hotels currently under development.

Contact information: Marketing Communications Department Best Western Hotels and Resorts – Asia Tel.: +66 2 656 1260 Sirimanas Maungrod Email: [email protected] Orapan Sornnuwat Email: [email protected]