Best Western International, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ 85016-2023 (Map) Phone: 602-957-4200
Fax: 602-957-5641
http://www.bestwestern.com
Overview
Western hospitality has really spread. Begun in 1946 by hotelier M. K. Guertin and named for its California origins, Best Western has more than 4,000 independently owned and operated hotels (including 2,200-plus in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean), making it the world's largest hotel brand (by number of rooms). Hotels sport its flag in about 80 countries and territories; Australia and the UK have the most outside the US. The company has about 100 Best Western Premier branded hotels in Asia and Europe, which offer a higher level of amenities and services. Best Western is organized as a not-for-profit membership association, with most of its sales coming from monthly fees and annual dues.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Best Western International, Inc.
| Company Type | Private - Association |
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| Fiscal Year-End | November |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £106.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 7.5% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | (£1.4) |
| 2007 Employees | 1,134 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 5.4% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Best Western International, Inc.
| President and CEO | David T. Kong (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CFO | Mark Straszynski Connect to this executive |
| SVP Distribution and CIO | Scott Gibson Connect to this executive |
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