Best Western International announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Devang (Dave) Amin as chairman of the Board of Directors. Amin previously served as the Board's secretary-treasurer and is the owner of the BEST WESTERN Horizon Inn in Edinburg, Ind., the BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Inn & Suites in Evansville, Ind., and the BEST WESTERN Torchlite Motor Inn in Wheatlands, Wyo. James C...

In his role, MacDonell will lead Best Western's strategic partnerships with organizations including AAA/CAA, AARP, Harley-Davidson, Costco and Michael Waltrip. Additionally, he will oversee Best Western's field marketing organization, which is comprised of marketing cooperatives throughout the U.S. and Canada. Prior to joining Best Western, MacDonell served as director, travel programs & allian...

P.G. West, owner of the BEST WESTERN Turquoise Inn & Suites in Cortez, Colo., has been elected to a one-year term as chairman of the Best Western International Board of Directors. West has been affiliated with the brand for nearly 30 years, and has served as a Board director since 2007. The seven-member Board of Directors elected Julie Montmaneix as its vice chairwoman. Montmaneix, owner and op...

In this role, she ensures consistent design quality for the brand, and also leads refinement and implementation of design standards and requirements for the brand’s new descriptor program. Prior to joining Best Western, Hulbert spent twelve years with Hilton Hotels Corporation, most recently serving as director of interior design for Latin America and the Caribbean. With Hilton, Hulbert oversa...

In this new role, Pohl will oversee North American development in addition to managing a number of key departments including customer care, member care, education and training, revenue management and international quality assurance. He also serves on the company’s executive committee and leads its Brand Management Team. Pohl, who brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to the position, most...

Mr. Rachta Udomdech, a Thai national, joins Best Western International with 15 years experience covering all the essential aspects of hotel operations. His particular areas of expertise range from Sales & Marketing to Financial Management and Food & Beverage. He also has extensive pre-opening and rebranding experience and has grown familiar with international hotel management standards through wo...

Mr. Noack did his initial hotel training at the Professional College Hotel Industry Wuppertal, Germany. Today, he has over 30 years experience in hotel operations and is also a former holder of Ramada International’s Asia-Pacific General Manager of the Year Award. He was most recently General Manager at the 252-room Hanoi Horizon Hotel in Vietnam. Previously he was general manager of Ramada Hotel...

Mr. Jahns was formerly Best Western’s Group General Manager for the United Arab Emirates. Under his new assignment, effective June 1, 2009, he will transfer to the Best Western Asia Head Quarters office in Bangkok, Thailand, and report directly to Mr. Glenn de Souza, Vice President International Operations Asia. With over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, spanning Europe, the Middle E...

As Group General Manager, Johannes Johns will oversee both Best Western Premier hotel properties in Dubai – Best Western Premier Dhow Palace and Best Western Premier Creek. Best Western International is currently rebranding the 320-room Best Western Premier Dhow Palace in Bur Dubai which is scheduled to open its doors to welcome its first guests on May 1, 2009. Best Western will also brand the Be...

Beaumont joins the Best Western team with 23 years of experience in sales and marketing. He has been in the hospitality industry since 1981 and has worked in numerous assignments overseas in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.In his new role, Beaumont’s responsibilities include developing marketing programs, implementing sales strategies and revenue management. Beaumont has a master degree i...