Best Western Opens Its First Hotel in Tanzania

Marks Fourth Best Western-Branded Hotel to Open in Africa in 2010

PHOENIX, December 9, 2010 - Best Western International's African presence continues to grow with the
opening of the Best Western Coral Beach Hotel, located in Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania's exclusive Msasani Peninsula area.

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Located within 5 kilometers of the U.S. Embassy, the hotel overlooks the
Indian Ocean and offers an amazing vantage point for the beautiful sunsets
seen on Africa's East Coast.

"We are excited to welcome Best Western's first hotel in Tanzania, and
one of the first Western hotel brands in Dar Es Salaam," said Suzi Yoder,
vice president of international operations. "With its prime location, amazing
sunset views and business-class services, the Best Western Coral Beach Hotel
is a strong addition to our brand portfolio in Africa."

The boutique-style hotel offers 62 guest rooms, an ocean-side restaurant
and on-site bar and lounge. Upscale guestrooms feature free wireless internet
access and flat-screen LCD televisions, and some offer ocean views.
Complimentary full breakfast, business center and fitness center also are
available for guests.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Best Western International, Inc. is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(R),
providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* BEST
WESTERN(R), BEST WESTERN PLUS(R) and BEST WESTERN PREMIER(R) hotels in 80*
countries and territories worldwide. Each Best Western-branded hotel is
independently owned and operated. An industry pioneer since 1946, Best
Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts 400,000* worldwide guests
each night. Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best
Western recently embarked on a mission to lead the hotel industry in customer
care. World Vision is the charity of choice for Best Western in building the
world's largest family, with our hotels and staff sponsoring children in need
around the globe. Our partnerships with AAA/CAA, Michael Waltrip Racing(TM)
and Harley-Davidson(R) help guests make the most of every trip. For the
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information or to make a reservation, please visit
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*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

    CONTACTS:
    Marie Yarroll                     Meghan Lee
    Best Western International        Allison & Partners
    +1-602-957- 5750                  +1-415-277-4901
    marie.yarroll@bestwestern.com     meghan@allisonpr.com

Marie Yarroll of Best Western International, +1-602-957-5750, marie.yarroll at bestwestern.com; or Meghan Lee of Allison & Partners, +1-415-277-4901, meghan at allisonpr.com, for Best Western International