Best Western International NEW

Gatineau, Quebec, June 11, 2009 - Travellers feeling the need to relax while still trimming their travel budgets can enjoy affordable and exciting vacation package options thanks to the Best Western Cartier Hotel and Conference Centre. Of all Gatineau hotels, this is the only waterfront hotel in the heart of Canada's National Capital Region. The introduction of the hotel's summer packages will introduce guests to the areas major attractions.

"We are partnering with some of the region's most popular attractions and offering our guests affordability for their experience in the Ottawa/Gatineau region," according to Martin Fogarty the General Manager of the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre.

The featured Quebec vacation packages offer a variety of attraction experiences from city tours with Lady Dive Tours, a Steam Train ride aboard the Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train, admission to the Museum of Civilization or a generous Casino Package at the Casino du Lac Leamy. There are many more package options featuring the hotel with Tourisme Outaouais and Ottawa Tourism.

"Our region has a lot to offer and we are a drive of a day or less to many large population centres in both the United States and Canada. Our hotel is also within walking distance to many of Ottawa/Gatineau's major attractions" explained Mr. Fogarty.

Need to do some work before seeing the sights? The hotel also features the best of Ottawa conference facilities with 5000 square feet of meeting space over 4 meeting and reception rooms, suitable for groups from 10-270 people.

For reservations, call the hotel directly at (819)-770-8550 or toll free (Canada and USA) 800-265-8550. Reservations may also be made via the website at www.bwcartier.ca .

About Best Western Cartier: Ideally located on the door step of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau's Hull sector, the Best Western Cartier boasts beautiful views of the Ottawa River and the National Capital Region's skyline. Featuring 133 guest rooms and suites, the Best Western Cartier offers complimentary amenities such as wireless high speed internet, a business center, a fitness facility and a heated indoor swimming pool. Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80 countries and territories worldwide.

Desmond Lomas
Director of Sales and Marketing
819-770-8550 ext. 4473