Bangkok (Thailand) – November 1, 2018 – The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sukhumvit 2 recently celebrated its first anniversary with a rooftop party in Bangkok. The hotel opened in October 2017 and is the first SureStay hotel from Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Asia.

The high-profile event brought together Best Western's leadership team and key industry partners on the hotel's stunning rooftop terrace overlooking the Bangkok skyline. Guests, including leading travel agents, corporate partners, and media representatives, enjoyed drinks, snacks, and networking in a stylish and convivial atmosphere, and were captivated by the panoramic views from the impressive pool deck and top-floor bar.

“The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sukhumvit 2 has been very popular with Bangkok visitors since its opening at the end of last year. It is a fantastic new hotel offering first-class accommodations and amenities at an exceptionally good price. Our anniversary celebration was the perfect opportunity to thank all our partners for their contribution to the hotel’s success,” said Olivier Berrivin, Managing Director International Operations – Asia of Best Western Hotels & Resorts.

The SureStay Hotel Group® was launched by Best Western in late 2016, opening up new opportunities in the large but previously relatively untapped premium economy and lower mid-range segments. The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sukhumvit 2 takes this unique concept to a new level with 85 modern rooms and a range of premium amenities, including a spectacular rooftop pool and bar.

Best Western will open two more SureStay hotels in Asia in the coming years, including the SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Shin Osaka with 108 rooms and the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane with 68 rooms.

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 to introduce a virtual reality experience for customers, setting a new industry standard and revolutionizing how guests experience hotels. *All Best Western and SureStay branded hotels are independently operated. *Figures are estimates, 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

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