Best Western introduces iPhone application

Published: 24 Dec 2009

Best Western International has introduced its mobile offerings with the unveiling of its free iPhone application, titled “Best Western to Go.”

Features include:

  • Reservations at more than 4,000 Best Western hotels in over 80 countries
  • Create an itinerary and input addresses of attractions and restaurants. Once these have been entered, users can easily find their location using the app’s GPS-enabled map.
  • Capture and categorise favourite locations in specific destinations. Travellers can also upload photos and descriptions to remember the locale.
  • Stay connected with family and friends by sharing an experience.
  • The company plans to introduce multiple upgrades to its iPhone application throughout 2010, as well as introduce applications for other mobile platforms including Blackberry and Android.

    Comments

    Jim said on 28 Dec 09:

    Great! I was not aware of this iPhone app until reading this article. I'm a regular customer of Best Western -- especially when I'm travelling on my own money.

    I tested this app on my iPhone and looked up a Best Western where I recently stayed. The app found it quickly, but I was surprised to see that the quoted rate was almost twice what I paid as a walk-in. Maybe the rates now are only for the Christmas season. But, still two times as much is a bit curious.

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