BWH Hotels has added multiple new hotels to its global portfolio as part of the ambitious expansion strategy of its 19 brands across all chain scale segments, ranging from premium economy to luxury.
The Phoenix-headquartered company recently grew its presence in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. These expansions have resulted in a greater number of BWH properties in Austria, Canada, Dubai, Ethiopia, France, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand and the U.S.
BWH Hotels’ hospitality network consists of three hotel companies — WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels. The group has maintained its expansion growth strategy through the first half of the year and aims to continue this momentum in the third and fourth quarters. Presently, the group’s portfolio currently includes 4,300 hotels in more than 100 countries.
“This summer season, we are excited to offer travelers even more convenient accommodations in key destinations around the world,” said Larry Cuculic, president and chief executive officer, BWH Hotels. “From upscale, luxury and lifestyle hotels to midscale, premium economy and extended stay brands, BWH Hotels offers properties that cater to all travel needs.”
Some of the hotels which have joined BWH Hotels include:
- Georgian Court Hotel, WorldHotels Elite (Vancouver, Canada)
- Tawa Ravadee Resort, WorldHotels Distinctive collection (Prachinburi, Thailand)
- KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection (Kyoto, Japan)
- Aiden by Best Western @ Hennur Bengaluru (Bengaluru, India)
- Aiden by Best Western @ San Antonio Riverwalk (San Antonio, Texas)
- Aiden by Best Western @ South Reno (Reno, Nev.)
- Best Western Ajyad Mecca (Mecca, Saudi Arabia)
- Best Western Dodoma City Hotel (Dodoma, Tanzania)
- Best Western Grantville/Hershey (Grantville, Pa.)
- Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East (Iowa, La.)
- Best Western Ontario Mills Mall (Ontario, Calif.)
- Best Western Pearl Swiss Hotel (Dubai)
- Best Western Sur (Oman)
- Best Western Plus Danat Almansak Hotel (Ahba City, Saudi Arabia)
- Best Western Plus Horseheads Inn & Suites (Horseheads, N.Y.)
- Best Western Plus Mohali (Mohali, India)
- Best Western Premier Dynasty (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Sarlat-la-Caneda (Sarlat-La-Caneda, France)
- SureStay by Best Western Victoria (Victoria, Texas)
- SureStay Studio by Best Western Victoria (Victoria, Texas)
- SureStay Plus by Best Western Hopkinsville (Hopkinsville, Ky.)
- SureStay Plus by Best Western Sevierville (Sevierville, Tenn.)
- SureStay Plus by Best Western Silver City (Silver City, N.M.)
These newly added independent properties will join WorldHotels, said Ron Pohl, president, international operations and WorldHotels. The hotels will benefit from the reputation and global presence of WorldHotels while maintaining their own individuality, he added.
“We continue to celebrate the rapid expansion of our boutique brands like Aiden across the U.S. and other global markets, as well as ongoing growth of our timeless brands,” said Brad LeBlanc, senior vice president and chief development officer, BWH Hotels. “We remain focused on evolving our offerings to resonate with modern travelers and developers and delivering the authentic experiences that make BWH Hotels stand out as a global hospitality company.”