Best Western on the rise

BANGKOK Best Western International has announced the signing of a management contract for a major upscale hotel and convention centre in Malaysia.
This week, the hotel group formed a partnership with Sabanilam Enterprise Sdn Bhd for the management of a brand new Best Western Plus hotel and conference facility at the ITCC Penampang complex – a 10.5-hectare mixed-use development that is taking shape in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state.
“ITCC Penampang will be a significant addition to Kota Kinabalu’s landscape and economy, and I am delighted that Best Western International has the opportunity to be part of this exciting project,” commented Best Western Internationa vice president of international operations for Asia & Middle East, Glenn de Souza.
“Malaysia is one of Best Western International’s key growth markets. We see strong potential across the country, and with the onset of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, Kota Kinabalu is expected to become an increasingly significant regional centre for trade and tourism,” Mr de Souza added.
The new Best Western Plus will include 330 upscale guest rooms, ranging from 27 to 49m² and all including comfortable bedding, spacious bathrooms and such modern amenities as flat-screen TVs and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
The hotel will also offer facilities for both business and leisure travellers, including restaurants, a swimming pool, fitness centre, business centre and meeting rooms.
Best Western International is currently embarking on a new era of development in Asia Pacific, with modern and stylish hotels being introduced to guests all across the region. Designed for the needs of the
21st Century traveller, these contemporary hotels combine cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art amenities and a proactive service culture.
In the coming years at least 10 new hotels are expected to open across the country under the classic Bes Western, upscale Best Western Plus and luxury Best Western Premier brands, adding almost 2,000 modern guest rooms and suites.

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