Best Western Tosu opens for business in Japan

BANGKOK (September 3, 2008) – Best Western International is pleased to announce the official opening of the Best Western Tosu Hotel.

Tosu City is located on the island of Kyushu, Japan within commuting distance of Fukuoka. With 136 comfortable and stylish guest rooms, the Best Western Tosu Hotel commands a prime location close to the city’s main train station. This cuts the time for the 25 km trip from Fukuoka Airport to 30 minutes. The Tosu convention center is a 300 meter walk from the hotel.

Among the hotel’s international-standard facilities are an elegant in-house restaurant and comprehensive banqueting and conferencing facilities. Nearby leisure activities include world-class golf and horseback riding.

“With its unique culture, wonderful scenery and world-famous cuisine, Japan is always one of the most desirable destinations. This latest Best Western hotel in Japan offers the chance to experience it all from a vantage point of superior service that suits the needs of leisure and business travelers equally well. We’re very happy and proud to welcome this brand new hotel to our portfolio,” said Glenn de Souza, vice president International Operations – Asia.

Target clients for Best Western hail from around the globe, with an even mix of business and leisure travelers. Some properties in Japan are conveniently located in the heart of the city, providing comprehensive facilities for business travelers, while some are perfect for leisure travelers, located within walking distance of shopping areas and tourist destinations. Whether for business or leisure, individuals or families, all Best Western Hotels provide high-quality accommodation, superior level of service and value for money.

With around 120 hotels throughout Asia currently, Best Western plans to achieve 200 hotels by 2010, which will make it the largest hotel chain in Asia. Other Best Western International projects due to open in Japan during 2009 – 2011 include: Best Western Premier Hotel Osaka Bay (USJ), Osaka (2009), Best Western Newcity Kagoshima, Kagoshima (2009) Best Western Premier Hotel Kanazawa, Ishikawa and Best Western Premier Hotel Hakodate, Hokkaido (2010), Best Western Sendai Airport, Sendai (2009),Best Western Hotel Sasebo and Sasebo (2011).