Best Western Reports Third Quarter Hotel Additions; World's Largest Hotel Chain Adds 75 Properties.Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2002 Best Western, THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(R), added 37 hotels in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and 38 new international hotels in the third fiscal quarter which ended Aug. 31, bringing the brand's total number of hotels worldwide to 4,043. In North America, Best Western opened 34 hotels in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and three hotels in Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of . Third quarter U.S. hotel additions include: Best Western IPG IPG Implantable pulse generator, see there Florida Florida, state, United States Florida (flôr`ĭdə, flŏr`–), state in the extreme SE United States. A long, low peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean (E) and the Gulf of Mexico (W), Florida is bordered by Georgia and Homes (50 three-to-five bedroom homes), Clermont Clermont is the name of several places:
In Canada, the hotel chain added the Best Western Sicamous Inn (65 rooms), Sicamous, British Columbia Sicamous, British Columbia is a town in British Columbia located adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway at the Highway 97A junction of Mara Lake and the Shuswap Lake system. ; Best Western Maple Ridge ridge (rij) a linear projection or projecting structure; a crest. dental ridge any linear elevation on the crown of a tooth. dermal ridges cristae cutis. (61 rooms), Maple Ridge, British Columbia “Maple Ridge” redirects here. For other uses, see Maple Ridge (disambiguation). Maple Ridge is a District Municipality in British Columbia, located east of Vancouver on the Fraser River. , and the Best Western Chateauneuf Laval Laval, city, Canada Laval, city (1991 pop. 314,398), coextensive with Île-Jésus (94 sq mi/243 sq km), S Que., Canada, between the Rivière des Mille Îles and the Rivière des Prairies, just NW of Montreal. (70 rooms) in Montreal Montreal (mŏn'trēôl`), Fr. Montréal (môNrāäl`), city (1991 pop. 1,017,666), S Que., Canada, on Montreal island, surrounded by St. Lawrence River and Rivière des Prairies. , Quebec Quebec, city, Canada Quebec, Fr. Québec, city (1991 pop. 167,517), provincial capital, S Que., Canada, at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and St. Charles rivers. . Internationally, Best Western has added 38 hotels in 16 countries. Key additions include: the Best Western Sodehotel La Woluwe The Woluwe is a stream that goes through several municipalities in the southeast and east of Brussels and is a right tributary of the Zenne (in Vilvoorde). The (Kleine) Maalbeek is a tributary of the Woluwe (in Kraainem). (126 rooms), Brussels Brussels (brŭ`səlz), Fr. Bruxelles, Du. Brussel, city and region (1995 pop. 948,122), 63 sq mi (162 sq km), capital of Belgium, central Belgium, on the Senne River and at the junction of the Charleroi-Brussels and Willebroek , Belgium Belgium (bĕl`jəm), Du. België, Fr. La Belgique, officially Kingdom of Belgium, constitutional kingdom (2005 est. pop. 10,364,000), 11,781 sq mi (30,513 sq km), NW Europe. ; the Best Western Marina Marina “a piece of virtue.” [Br. Lit.: Pericles] See : Virtuousness Wadi El Dome dome, a roof circular or (rarely) elliptical in plan and usually hemispherical in form, placed over a circular, square, oblong, or polygonal space. Domes have been built with a wide variety of outlines and of various materials. Resort Hotel (100 rooms), Ain Sokhna -- Suez Suez (s  ĕz`), city (1996 pop. 417,610), NE Egypt, at the northern end of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. , Egypt Egypt (ē`jĭpt), Arab. Misr, biblical Mizraim, officially Arab Republic of Egypt, republic (2005 est. pop. 77,506,000), 386,659 sq mi (1,001,449 sq km), NE Africa and SW Asia. ; the Best Western Gatwick Worth
(118 rooms), Cramley, England England, the largest and most populous portion of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1991 pop. 46,382,050), 50,334 sq mi (130,365 sq km). It is bounded by Wales and the Irish Sea on the west and Scotland on the north. ; the Best Western Hotel Hamburg
International Hamburg International (Luftverkehrsgesellschaft mbH) is an independent airline based in Hamburg, Germany. It operates passenger charter services from Germany and Luxembourg for European tour operators and to Mediterranean holiday resorts from smaller cities in Europe. (121 rooms), Hamburg Hamburg, city, GermanyHamburg (häm`b  rkh), officially Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg (Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg), city (1994 pop. , Germany Germany (jûr`mənē), Ger. Deutschland, officially Federal Republic of Germany, republic (2005 est. pop. 82,431,000), 137,699 sq mi (356,733 sq km). ; the Best Western Palace
Hotel Helios (136 rooms), Siracusa Noun 1. Siracusa - a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BCSyracuse Sicilia, Sicily - the Italian region on the island of Sicily , Italy Italy (ĭt`əlē), Ital. Italia, officially Italian Republic, republic (2005 est. pop. 58,103,000), 116,303 sq mi (301,225 sq km), S Europe. and the BW Anker An´ker n. 1. A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8½ imperial gallons. Hotel (137 rooms), Oslo Oslo (äz`lō, äs`–, Nor. s`l), city (1995 pop. 482,555), capital of Norway, of Akershus co., and of Oslo co. , Norway Norway, Nor. Norge, officially Kingdom of Norway, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 4,593,000), 125,181 sq mi (324,219 sq km), N Europe, occupying the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula. ."Even in a very sluggish economy Sluggish Economy A state in the economy in which the growth is slow, flat or declining. The term can refer to the economy as a whole or a component of the economy, such as weak housing starts. , Best Western has remained a strong competitor in the mid-scale segment by flagging new hotels in prime locations," said Anupam Narayan Narayan may mean any of several things.
Best Western is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(R) with more than 4,000 independently owned and operated hotels in over 80 countries and territories. It is a membership association of independently owned and operated hotels that provides marketing, reservations and operational support to its members. Editor's notes Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : A complete listing of hotels added in the third quarter follows. BW logo and representative hotel photos available at www.bestwestern.com/newsroom (Image Library).
International
Country City Property Prop Room
Name Adds Adds
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Australia Brisbane - QLD B/W Gregory
Terrace Motor
Inn 36
Australia Kingscote - SA B/W Kangaroo
Island Seaview
Motel 13
Australia Melbourne - VIC B/W Wheelers
Hill Int'l 40
Australia Sydney - NSW B/W Wesley
Lodget 57
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Australia Total 4 146
Australia Count
Belgium Brussels B/W Hotel
Carrefour de
l'Europe 63
Belgium Brussels B/W Sodehotel La
Woluwe 126
Belgium Menen (Kortrijk) B/W Ambassador
Hotel 30
Belgium Kortrijk B/W Hotel
Belfort 30
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Belgium Total 4 249
Belgium Count
Brazil Sao Paulo B/W Grinberg's
Village Hotel 34
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Brazil Total 1 34
Brazil Count
Egypt Ain Sokhna -- B/W Marina Wadi
Suez El Dome Resort
Hotel 100
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Egypt Total 1 100
Egypt Count
England Cramley B/W Gatwick
Worth Hotel 118
England Otley, W. B/W Chevin
Yorkshire Country Park
Hotel 49
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England Total 2 167
England Count
France Sancy-Les Meaux B/W Chateau De
Sancey-La
Catouniere 21
France Paris B/W Marais
Bastille 36
France Lagarrigue B/W La Montagne
Noire 30
France Lyon B/W Crequi Lyon
Part Dieu 49
France Paris B/W Opera
D'Antin 29
France Dolus B/W Le Grand
Large 28
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France Total 6 193
France Count
Germany Parsdorf B/W Hotel Erb 78
Germany Hamburg B/W Hotel
Hamburg
International 121
Germany Gummersbach B/W Victors
Residenz Hotel 99
Germany Leipzig B/W Victors
Residenz Hotel
Leipzig 101
Germany Dresden B/W Leonardo
Hotel 92
Germany Neirstein B/W Wein-Und
Parkhotel
Nierstein 55
Germany Koln B/W Hotel
Koln 92
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Germany Total 7 638
Germany Count
Guatemala Guatemala City B/W Stofella
Zona Viva 42
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Guatemala Total 1 42
Guatemala Count
Italy Lerici- B/W Hotel Rosa
Loc.Fiascherino Dei Venti 26
Italy Siracusa B/W Palace Hotel
Helios 136
Italy Chioggia- B/W Hotel
Sottomarina Bristol 64
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Italy Total 3 226
Italy Count
Mexico Torreon, B/W Hotel Posada
Coahuila Del Rio Express 72
Mexico Monterrey, Nuevo B/W Hotel Valle
Leon Real 90
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Mexico Total 2 162
Mexico Count
New Zealand Hamilton B/W Southern
Cross Motor Inn 38
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New Zealand Total 1 38
New Zealand Count
Norway Otta B/W Rondeslottet
Hoyfjellshotell 63
Norway Oslo B/W Anker Hotel 137
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Norway Total 2 200
Norway Count
Romania Gura Humorului B/W Buconvina-
Club de Munte 130
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Romania Total 1 130
Romania Count
Scotland Peebles B/W Park
Hotel 24
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Scotland Total 1 24
Scotland Count
Sweden Sundsvall B/W Elite Hotel
Knaust 94
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Sweden Total 1 94
Sweden Count
Yemen Sana'a B/W Hadda Street 70
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Yemen Total 1 70
Yemen Count
TOTAL INT'L 38 2,513
North America
USA
State City Property Prop Rooms
Name Count
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California Lebec BW Liberty Inn 61
California San Bernardino BW Hospitality
Lane 83
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California Total 2 144
Colorado Longmont BW Longmont Inn
& Suites 58
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Colorado Total 1 58
Florida Clermont BW IPG Florida
Homes 50
Florida Ocoee BW Turnpike
West-Orlando 110
Florida New Port Richey BW New Port
Richey 66
Florida Sunny Isles BW Thunderbird
Beach Beach Resort 180
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Florida Total 4 406
Georgia Statesboro BW University
Inn 40
Georgia Hiawassee BW Fieldstone
Resort &
Conference
Center 66
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Georgia Total 2 106
Illinois South Holland BW South Holland
Inn 104
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Illinois Total 1 104
Hawaii Kihei BW Maui
Oceanfront Inn 71
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Hawaii Total 1 71
Massachusettes Plymouth BW Cold Spring 56
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Massachusettes Total 1 56
Minnesota Brooklyn Center BW Brooklyn
Center Inn 210
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Minnesota Total 1 210
Mississippi Robinsonville BW Tunica North 80
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Mississippi Total 1 80
New York Saranac Lake BW Mountain Lake
Inn 69
New York Syracuse BW Fairgrounds 47
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New York Total 2 116
North Carolina Dillsboro BW River Escape
Inn & Suites 66
North Carolina Pilot Mountain BW Royal Inn &
Suites 56
North Carolina Raleigh BW Raleigh North 139
North Carolina Swansboro BW Silver Creek
Inn 67
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North Carolina Total 4 328
Oklahoma Moore BW Greentree Inn
& Suites 64
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Oklahoma Total 1 64
South Carolina Myrtle Beach BW Grand Strand
Inn & Suites 89
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South Carolina Total 1 89
Tennessee Nashville BW Belle Meade
Inn 57
Tennessee Nashville BW Downtown
Convention
Center 100
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Tennessee Total 2 157
Texas Mineral Wells BW Club House
Inn & Suites 50
Texas Houston BW Fountainview
Inn & Suites 69
Texas San Antonio BW Shetland Inn
& Suites 65
Texas San Antonio BW Posada Ana
Inn - Medical
Center 79
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Texas Total 5 263
Vermont Waterbury BW Waterbury -
Stowe 79
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Vermont Total 1 79
Washington Ellensburg BW Lincoln Inn &
Suites 55
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Washington Total 1 55
West Virginia Chapmanville BW Logan
Inn 60
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West Virginia Total 2 60
Wisconsin Spooner BW American
Heritage Inn 45
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Wisconsin Total 1 45
CANADA
British Columbia Sicamous BW Sicamous Inn 65
British Columbia Maple Ridge BW Maple Ridge 61
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British Columbia Total 2 126
Quebec Lavao BW Chateauneuf
Laval 70
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Quebec Total 1 70
TOTAL N. AMERICA 37 2,692
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