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Anupam Narayan Appointed Vice President, CFO 
at Best Western 
 
PHOENIX, Sept. 25, 19998- One of the hospitality industry's leading financial officers has joined BestWestern International Inc. as vice president and chief financial officer. Anupam Narayan, former senior vice president and treasurer of the Doubletree Corporation, will assume his new duties at Best Western's international headquarters in Phoenix immediately, according to Chief Operating Officer Jerry R. Manion.

"We are very pleased to have someone with Anupam's extensive background and outstanding professional reputation overseeing the financial and strategic planning operations for Best Western," says Manion. "We are looking forward to his direction, his contributions and leadership in these critical areas as Best Western continues to meet the challenges of the competitive global marketplace."

An 18-year industry veteran, prior to accepting his new position Narayan served as senior vice president of Doubletree; vice president and treasurer of Red Lion Hotels, Inc.; and as manager of corporate financial planning and analysis for the Promus Corporation (NYSE: PRH).

Active in industry affairs, he is a frequent speaker at financial and hospitality conferences and planning forums. He holds an undergraduate degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India; and an MBA degree in finance from the University of Florida. He and his wife Judy live in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Narayan succeeds former chief financial officer Gary Nielsen, who left Best Western to pursue other opportunities.

Best Western International Inc. is a membership association of independently owned and operated hotels. It is the world's largest lodging brand with more than 3,800 hotels in 75 countries and territories. Visit Best Western International's website at www.bestwestern.com
 
 

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Contact:
Carolyn Hicks, 
manager Media Relations, 
602-957-5753; 
or Skip Boyer, director Public
Relations-Communications, 
602-957-5934, 
both of Best Western International Inc.
Web site: http://www.bestwestern.com
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Also See:
Group Of Best Western Members Sue For More Access To Co.�s Records / Hotel Business / Aug 1998 

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