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 throughout the globe (including nearly 2,200 in North America), making it the world's largest hotel brand (by number of rooms). Hotels sport its flag in about 90 countries and territories; Australia and the UK have the most outside the US. The company has more than 80 Best Western Premier luxury branded hotels, which offer upscale amenities and services, in North America, Asia, and Europe. 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 |
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 |
| SVP Distribution and Strategic Services and CIO | Scott Gibson |
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