BEST WESTERN SILVER SADDLE RECOGNIZED AS ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ AT HOTEL CHAIN’S ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN CONVENTION                     

Estes Park, Colorado, February 7, 2006— For the third year in a row, Wally and Laurine Burke, owners of the Best Western Silver Saddle in Estes Park, Colorado, received the Best of the Best in quality award during Best Western International’s annual North American convention. The Burkes were presented with the award in front of more than 2000 industry peers.

The select honor is bestowed upon those member properties who receive two consecutive perfect Quality Assurance inspection scores in a 12-month period. The Best Western Silver Saddle has received seven consecutive perfect scores. Additionally, the hotel must meet design and customer care standards, as well as other membership requirements. The Best Western Silver Saddle is one of only 23 hotels in North America to receive the award in 2005.

“The Best of the Best Awards were created to recognize those Best Western hotels that truly set the standard for the brand, epitomizing the values on which the company is based,” said Raymond Johnston, Chairman of Best Western’s Board of Directors. “The Best Western Silver Saddle has captured the essence of this dedication to quality by demonstrating a thorough commitment to the customer and to the Best Western membership.”

“The Best Western Silver Saddle is very proud of receiving the Best of the Best recognition for the third straight year,” says Cory Blackman, General Manager. “Our staff has worked hard to achieve this level of excellence. The Best of the Best designation is especially prestigious as it recognizes our overall commitment to an exceptional level of service and quality for our guests.”

Located at 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, The Burkes have owned the property since 1964. Their daughter, Jolene Svancara, manages housekeeping operations. The Best Western Silver Saddle’s 55 well-appointed air-conditioned rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, as well as free high-speed internet access. All rooms grounds and facilities at the property are 100% non-smoking.

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN ® with more than 4,100 hotels in 80 countries and territories. It is a membership association of independently owned and operated hotels that provides marketing, reservations and operational support to its member hotels.
 

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