NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release - 11 April 2008

BEST WESTERN KICKS OFF ANOTHER “WORLD’S LARGEST THANK YOU”

Best Western Australasia announced the commencement of its “World’s Largest Thank You” today – the company’s annual industry appreciation event.

Now in its eighth year, founding company, Best Western International – the World’s Largest Hotel Chain® - is aiming to make 12,500 calls by this year’s completion date.

As in previous years, in 2008 Best Western hotel owners, general managers, sales directors and representatives will be fanning out across five continents to thank travel agents and other key business partners for their continued support in helping make Best Western one of the most recognized hospitality brands. In addition, management and staff from nearly 1,000 worldwide Best Western properties and country headquarters will participate to achieve the goal of completing 12,500 calls.

During the week-long event, the Best Western Australasia sales team will visit more than 300 industry partners, including travel agents who have been an essential part of Best Western’s ongoing success.

“Travel agents are essential to the ongoing success of Best Western, so we are delighted to thank each one of them personally for their valuable support,” said Kimi Anderson, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for Best Western Australasia.

“With this industry assistance, Best Western Australasia can continue providing high-quality customer service – not only to our agents and corporate partners, but to the thousands of guests who have made Best Western their home on the road.”

ABOUT BEST WESTERN AUSTRALASIA

Best Western Australasia is part of The World's Largest Hotel Chain®, which provides marketing, reservations and operational support to more than 4,000* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80 countries and territories worldwide. Best Western's diverse property portfolio, its greatest strength, stems from a business model allowing property owners to retain independent owning and operation, giving them maximum flexibility with the benefits of market-leading support. For additional information or, to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com.au or www.bestwestern.co.nz

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Media contact:

Shaun Greenwood

Marketing Communications Manager

Best Western Australasia

Ph: +61 2 8913 3346

Fax: +61 2 9955 9555

Email: sgreenwood@bestwesternaustralia.com.au