PHOENIX, December 9, 1998 - Kenneth Lee Smotherman, CHA,
veteran Best Western member and hotel operator, was elected to the board
of directors of Best Western International by proclamation at the brand's
recent international convention in Las Vegas. Smotherman will represent
the interests of hoteliers located in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas
and Nebraska.
"We are very pleased to have someone with Smotherman's extensive background
and professional reputation representing District V for Best Western International,"
says Jerry Manion, chief operating officer for Best Western International.
"We are looking forward to his contributions and leadership in representing
District V as Best Western continues to meet the challenges of the competitive
marketplace."
Smotherman is the owner and operator of the Best Western Old Main Lodge
in Waco, Texas. During the past 22 years Smotherman owned three Best Western
hotels and served as a Best Western Governor for both Districts IV and
V.
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The Best Western Old Main Lodge,
Waco, TX is beautifully decorated with antiques and artwork in the
lobby. The Old Main Lodge is close to Baylor University, Texas Ranger
Museum, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Strecker Museum, Texas State Little
League and Ferrell Center. |
Smotherman's hospitality involvement includes service on the Best Western
Brand Identity, Membership Development and Quality Assurance Advisory Committees.
He also held a number of offices with hospitality-related organizations
throughout Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Smotherman is active on the
Texas Co-op Committee, which is a group of Best Western hoteliers who pool
their resources to promote the brand in their area.
Best Western International is governed by a seven-member board. Each
member of the board must be a Best Western hotelier and is elected for
a three-year term by other Best Western members in the chain's seven North
American geographic districts.
Best Western International is the world's largest lodging brand with
more than 3,800 independently owned and operated hotels in 78 countries
and territories. |