Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts has achieved another success: The company was named Asia's "Best Mid-Range Hotel Brand" at the 31st TTG Travel Awards 2022. The prestigious award was presented to the company at a glamorous awards ceremony and gala dinner in Bangkok. The winners were chosen by readers of TTG Asia, the region's leading travel magazine, and its six sister publications.

The BWH Hotel Group operates a diverse portfolio of 17 brands, covering all market segments – from economy to luxury. Best Western Hotels & Resorts' renewed recognition as Asia's "Best Mid-Range Hotel Brand" underscores the strength of the group's mid-range brands. These include the core Best Western concept as well as innovative new brands such as Vīb® and BW Signature Collection®, which are establishing an excellent reputation in Asia.

“We are deeply honored to have been recognized as Asia’s ‘Best Mid-Range Hotel Brand’ at the TTG Travel Awards. We maintain close relationships with our valued partners in the travel industry and are delighted that this partnership has remained as strong as ever despite the challenges of the past two years. My thanks go to TTG Asia and the entire travel industry for their continued support. Best Western will continue to work closely with its partners in the years to come,” said Olivier Berrivin, Vice President of International Operations – Asia-Pacific at BWH Hotel Group.

Best Western currently operates 56 hotels and resorts in nine Southeast Asian countries, Japan, and Pakistan. This portfolio will grow rapidly in the coming months, with at least 18 new properties opening by the end of 2023, including several new openings in Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan.

Organized by TTG Asia with the support of TTG India, TTG China, TTGmice, TTGassociations, TTG-BTmice China, and TTG Asia Luxury, the TTG Travel Awards have been recognizing the best in the Asia-Pacific travel industry since 1989. The 31st annual TTG Travel Awards ceremony and gala dinner took place on September 22, 2022, at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok and was attended by leading figures in the Asian travel and hospitality industry.

About Best Western Hotels and Resorts: Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Best Western Hotels and Resorts is a privately owned hotel brand within the global network of the BWH Hotel Group®. With 17 brands and approximately 4,500 hotels in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide*, the BWH Hotel Group serves the needs of developers and guests in every market. Brands include Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, Executive Residency by Best Western®, Vīb®, GLō®, Aiden®, BW Premier Collection®, and BW Signature Collection®. The acquisition adds the WorldHotels™ Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive, and WorldHotels Crafted collections to the portfolio. The SureStay®, SureStay Plus®, SureStay Collection®, and SureStay Studio®** franchises complete the portfolio. For more information, please visit www.bestwestern.com, www.bestwesterndevelopers.com, and www.worldhotels.com

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