Source: BWH Hotels
Best Western International NEW

Planning and managing travel just got easier for the more than 7.5 million iPad users, with the recent introduction of Best Western International's free application, "Best Western to Go." Travelers using the iPad application can not only find and book reservations at more than 4,000 Best Western hotels worldwide, but may also share travel experiences and pictures with loved ones and friends along the way via email or Facebook.

Additionally, "Best Western to Go" users can create itineraries to help with travel planning by inputting addresses of attractions and restaurants nearby and using the GPS-enabled map to navigate through the area. The app's trip saver tool allows users to save past or future trips, including favorite locations visited traveling—from a shopping venue to a convenient parking spot.

Other "Best Western to Go" features include:

Photo and Description Capabilities: Add pictures and additional information to help remember and share details about saved locations

Organization: Categorize and sort saved locations by city, trip name, location type to easily reference in the future Visibility: The increased screen size allows for more location icons to be displayed on the map, allowing for additional ease of navigation and planning

"Ensuring the iPad 'Best Western to Go' application consistently meets the needs of travelers on-the-go and is available on the devices they use most is a central part of our efforts to expand brand awareness and grow loyalty," said Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western International.

The "Best Western to Go" application is also now available for Android™ users, with similar, but more limited features than the iPad application. In addition to the application, which first launched for the iPhone in December 2009, the corresponding mobile website, , offers the ability to search and book any Best Western hotel on all web enabled devices. The free "Best Western to Go" application for iPad and iPhone can be downloaded at the iTunes store.

About BWH Hotel Group®

BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 19 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.

*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.

Troy Rutman
Best Western International
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BWH Hotels