First Best Western opens in Yemen

Best Western International enters a new territory with the affiliation of Best Western Hadda Hotel in Yemen. The hotel is located in the serene environs of Sana'a where the oriental atmosphere mingles with the generous hospitality of the hotel.

Catering to both business and leisure travelers, this four-star, deluxe hotel features 70 luxurious and tastefully decorated rooms. The hotel is just a 20 minute drive from Sana'a International Airport and is in close proximity to various tourist attractions such as the Sana'a Museum, war museum, Al Thura Park and Sana'a zoo. 

The hotel lobby features fountains leading to a meeting place. The fully equipped health club includes an exercise room, sauna, massage, Jacuzzi and steam room. The hotel also boasts a sprawling tennis court and swimming pool.

Best Western Hadda Hotel also has a main restaurant (Al Sahira), 'Moka' coffee shop, and Al-Khema Fanos - a traditional tent catering to snacks and Shisha (traditional equipment for smoking). The beautifully decorated halls - Taiz and Mareb and Super Club - offer professionally handled conference and banquet facilities and can accommodate up to 500 guests.

Anand S. Gupta, CEO, of Best Western Hotels in South Asia handed over the Best Western membership plaque to Taufiq Al Khamiry, chairman, Best Western Hadda Hotel during his recent visit to the property. 

Announcing the affiliation, Mr. Gupta said, "The tie up between Hadda Hotel and Best Western adds a new country to the Best Western bouquet. This indeed is an expansion of the Best Western's horizon. The affiliation takes the Best Western count to 24 hotels throughout India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Middle East."

As part of the Best Western brand, the hotel complies with BestRequests(tm) - the global product standards of Best Western. Other facilities offered are direct-dial telephone, color television in every room, free Continental breakfast, 24-hour room service, laundry service and more. 

The hotel will benefit from Best Western's worldwide toll-free reservation system, as well as 37 sales offices, six General Sales Agents and five Central Reservation Offices around the world, quality assurance standards, training and support services. 

The hotel will be available on all airline systems and major Travel websites. Best Western strives to build guest loyalty for its member hotels with its Gold Crown Club International - frequent marketing program, travel agency consortia, Global FIT, Groups Online and Best Business Worldwide programs along with participation in major international trade fairs.

Best Western International has more than 4,000 hotels in 80 countries and territories. Best Western is a membership association of independently owned and operated hotels that provides marketing, reservations and operational support to its members.