Best Western Signs Hotel in Mandalay

Best Western has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Myanmar, with the signing of its first ever hotel in Mandalay.

The new Best Western hotel in Mandalay is scheduled to open in Q3 2015, and will feature 108 rooms.

“Myanmar has made remarkable progress in recent years and Best Western is delighted to be able to continue our development in the country,” said Glenn de Souza, Best Western International’s Vice President of International Operations for Asia & Middle East. “Since launching last year, Best Western Green Hill Hotel has experienced strong demand from both international business and leisure travelers. We see huge potential in Myanmar and plan to develop a network of hotels across the country. The signing of our first hotel in Mandalay is a key step towards achieving this.”

In addition to the midscale properties in Yangon and Mandalay, Best Western plans to launch a Best Western Premier hotel in Myanmar’s capital, Nay Pyi Taw.

And Mr. de Souza said he sees potential for all three of Best Western’s products – midscale Best Western, upscale Best Western Plus and more luxurious Best Western Premier – in Myanmar.

“At present Myanmar is experiencing a strong level of new hotel development, but much of this is concentrated in the higher ends of the market. With Best Western’s 70 years of experience in the international midscale sector, and a choice of products that can be tailored to different markets, we have the opportunity to create new demand and drive business across the country,” Mr. de Souza said.

The new Best Western hotel in Mandalay will join the company’s existing portfolio of almost 200 hotels and resorts either operating or under development across Asia and the Middle East, including 86 in Southeast Asia.