For Immediate Release

Best Western Property Gives Environment Star Service

Best Western was again recognised for its commitment to the environment recently when the Best Western Hygate Motor Lodge and Conference Centre (Hamilton, New Zealand) was awarded with the Qualmark Enviro-Silver certification.

The award, specific to New Zealand, recognises tourism operators committed to maintaining environmentally friendly business practices. The Best Western Hygate Motor Lodge is the only motel in Hamilton to receive the award and one of only four properties in the Waikato region.

“We used all the latest building materials and insulation in the construction of the motel 

and, over the last 12 months, we made a huge effort to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills by introducing a reuse and recycle program,” says David Smith, Manager of the Best Western Hygate Motor Lodge.

“In the last 12 months we reduced the amount of solid landfill we create by more than 50 percent.”

The Best Western Hygate Motor Lodge is a Qualmark-rated four-star plus property featuring 22 spacious suites, all with cooking facilities, and a business centre and conference room on site.

Ideal for holidaymakers, the property is located only minutes from tourist attractions including Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Zoo, Water World and Hamilton CBD.  

For more information or to book accommodation at the Best Western Hygate Motor Lodge, call 131 779 (from Australia), 0800 237 893 (from New Zealand) or log on to www.bestwestern.co.nz/hygatemotorlodge

ABOUT BEST WESTERN AUSTRALASIA

Best Western Australasia is part of Best Western International, 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 more than 80 countries. Covering Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific, Best Western Australasia has more than 200 properties, all of them different in appearance and design but the same under Best Western’s stringent quality assurance system – a 200-point check-list which ensures properties maintain the finest customer service, cleanliness and property maintenance.

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

Media Communications Manager

Best Western Australasia

Ph: +61 2 8913 3346

Fax: +61 2 9955 9555

Email: sgreenwood@bestwesternaustralia.com.au