Best Western Names New Chairman
PHOENIX, AZ, December 17, 2007. Best Western International's Board of Directors named Roman Jaworowicz its chairman, effective for a one-year term starting December 10. Jaworowicz, owner of the Best Western Highland Inn and Conference Centre in Midland, Ontario, and the Best Western Campbellsville Lodge in Campbellsville, Ky., most recently served as vice chairman of the Board. Jaworowicz replaces Charles Helm, who remains on the Board after serving as chairman since November 2006.
Jaworowicz has been a passionate Best Western member since 1985. His Midland, Ontario, property has won a number awards for quality and service. The Buffalo, N.Y., native has spent more than 20 years in Ontario, and becomes the brand's first Canadian hotelier to serve as Board chairman.
The seven-member Board of Directors also elected David Francis as vice chairman. Francis co-owns and operates the Best Western of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Va., and has more than 15 years of experience with the Best Western brand. Bonnie McPeake, owner of the Best Western Pinehurst Inn in Pinehurst, N.C., was elected secretary-treasurer.
Rounding out Board announcements is a new board member representing Best Western's District I. P.G. West, owner of the Best Western Turquoise Inn and Suites in Cortez, Colo., was elected to a three-year term representing Best Western hoteliers in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(R), providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, the iconic brand hosts approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com.
*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.
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