Bangkok--9 Nov--BWI (Thailand) Best Western has tapped Singaporean hotel veteran Raymond Howe as Regional Manager Operations — Asia. Mr Howe brings more than twenty years of multi-property operational experience. His new role at Best Western, started on November 1, is to take responsibility for the operations of all Best Western managed properties in Asia. Though his focus is on managed hotels, he will also supervise operational matters of all other franchising properties within the region. “Raymond’s 20 years of hotel experience is a great asset for our team, and he will play criticalrole in ensuring all hotels managed by Best Western meet or exceed the chain’s high standards,” said Best Western Vice President International Operations Asia, Glenn de Souza. Most recently, Mr. Howe served as a general manager of the Pulai Desaru Beach and Pulai Spring Resort Berhad in Malaysia, also having previously served a nine-year stint as director of diving and recreation at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and director of rooms and guest services at the Parrot Cay Resort in the Caribbean.ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN? providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to 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. Media contact: Kanapa Pitakpong Public Relations Coordinator BWI (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Phone: +662 654 1400 Fax: +662 654 1414 [email protected] Kalaya Sukprasertchai Public Relations Coordinator BWI (Thailand) Co. Ltd. Phone: +662 654 1400 Fax: +662 654 1414 [email protected]