Best Western for a Better World Launches Global Effort; Hotel Giant Gives Back to Community as Part of a Worldwide Initiative.Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002 As part of a worldwide effort to give back to the communities in which Best Western International does business, the company's hotel owners across five continents are participating in Best Western for a Better World(TM). This inaugural community service initiative kicks off with a variety of events the week of Nov. 4. In Bangkok, Best Western staff will sponsor a tea reception to benefit handicapped children. In Milan, staff will participate in a craft fair and donate proceeds to a children's hospital A children's hospital is a hospital which offers its services exclusively to children. The number of children's hospitals proliferated in the 20th century, as pediatric medical and surgical specialties separated from internal medicine and adult surgical specialties. treating leukemia patients. Hoteliers in Greece will clean up area beaches, as well as donate toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= and meals to a local charity. A team in Vienna will provide a day in the city for a group of mentally and physically challenged physically challenged adj. Having a physical disability or impairment, especially one that limits mobility. See Usage Note at challenged. n. (used with a pl. adults enabling them to attend a circus, go to the zoo and visit the "House of Music." Best Western's 250 Australian hotels will serve as the monetary collection point to benefit Surf Lifesaving Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. Originating in early 20th century Australia, the movement has expanded globally to such countries as New Zealand and South Africa. Australia. SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. saves more than 12,000 lives each year by use of its lifesaving equipment, training and education. Activities in North America include events at the hotel company's International Convention in Las Vegas. Hoteliers and staff will build an Audubon trail, prepare goodie good·ie n. Variant of goody1. bags of Best Western toiletries for 3,000 homeless, donating books to a children's hospital, donating blood, fingerprinting 10,000 school children and certifying hotel operators in CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac . This is the first year that Best Western for a Better World(TM) has coordinated efforts for an international community service effort. Additional community service efforts will take place throughout the year and all be identified as part of Best Western for a Better World(TM). Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(R) with more than 4,000 hotels in 80 countries. It is a membership association of independently owned and operated hotels that provides marketing, reservations and operational support to its members. Reservations for Best Western International hotels are available through 800/WESTERN or online at www.bestwestern.com. For more information about Best Western or to view photos of the events, please visit www.bestwestern.com/newsroom. |
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