Best Western Opens its First Hotels in Ghana and Nigeria

Includes First Best Western Premier in Africa

PHOENIX, July 22, 2010 - Best Western International expands its presence in Africa with the
opening of three new hotels, including the Best Western Premier Accra Airport
Hotel in Accra, Ghana, the Best Western Island Beach Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria,
and the Best Western Port Harcourt Hotel in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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"Best Western membership is a great option for hotel developers in
Africa, who want to retain local character in their properties, yet leverage
the sales, marketing and brand recognition of a strong global brand," said
Suzi Yoder, vice president of international operations. "We see great
potential for continued growth in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa -
particularly in west African nations like Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon."

The Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel in Ghana is a newly-built
four-star hotel located in one of Accra's most affluent areas 5 minutes from
the Kotoka International Airport. With 89 rooms and 24 suites, each guestroom
features free high-speed internet access, mini-bars, flat-screen LCD
televisions and bathrobes. The hotel's centerpiece is its five-story atrium
decorated with African art. It offers 24-hour concierge service,
complimentary airport transportation and an on-site restaurant, bar and jazz
club.

The Best Western Island Beach Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, is also newly
constructed. The property is located in the heart of Lagos' financial and
business hub on Victoria Island's Bar Beach, which overlooks the Atlantic
Ocean. The hotel's 142 guestrooms and suites offer free high-speed internet
access, mini-bars and 32-inch flat-screen televisions. The hotel also offers
an on-site restaurant and cocktail lounge with free breakfast and 24-hour
room service.

Also in Nigeria, the Best Western Port Harcourt Hotel in Port Harcourt
opened in 2008 and recently received significant upgrades that will help it
earn Best Western's "Premier" status this year. The hotel offers 89
guestrooms and suites and meeting space for up to 200 people. On-site
amenities include a restaurant, cocktail lounge, fitness center, gift shop
and outdoor pool. Guests receive complimentary high-speed internet access and
free breakfast.

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    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, Inc., +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, Inc.