Phoenix, AZ, Jan. 12, 1998 --- Twenty-year hospitality industry veteran William Jansen has been named vice president of North American Reservations for Best Western International, Inc. He joins the lodging giant to supervise 875 employees in the Domestic Reservations, Global Distribution Systems and Customer Service departments.

"We are very pleased to welcome William to Best Western," says President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Evans. "He combines industry expertise with a keen side of sensitivity to the people side of our business."

Prior to his new position, Jansen served as director of the Raleigh Reservations Center for Holiday Hospitality Corporation. His extensive background includes management positions in human resources and hotel property operations.

Jansen holds a bachelors of science degree in hotel management from Florida International University. Additionally, he sits on the board of the International Association of Reservation Executives and he has been recognized for his extensive involvement in community organizations.

Best Western International, Inc., is a membership-driven organization that has supported hoteliers with a variety of services to ensure competitive pricing, quality accommodations and consistent dedication to guest satisfaction for 51 years. Best Western International is the world's largest lodging brand with nearly 3,800 hotels in 76 countries and territories throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the South Pacific.