GIVE THE GIFT OF TRAVEL
Members of the award-winning Best Western Rewards® program are encouraged to gift points to friends and family for milestone trips around the world
Dubai, UAE, (June 14, 2023) –With a season filled with celebratory milestones, BWH Hotels’ award-winning loyalty program – Best Western Rewards (BWR®) – is excited to announce its new “Gift of Travel” program. With the Gift of Travel program, BWR loyalty members can provide travel experiences to their loved ones at any BWH Hotels (BWH) property around the globe by gifting rewards points to other BWR members for momentous trips.
These gifts will allow their loved ones to embark on amazing journeys, whether it be a cross-country road trip or a celebratory adventure. BWR members can extend the “Gift of Travel” in one of two ways:
- Gifting a Free Night: BWR members can gift a one-night stay to immediate family members through the “Gift a Free Night” option in their BWR account.
- Redeeming a Best Western Gift Card: BWR members can redeem their points for a Best Western Gift Card and gift that to friends and family. Members can access this option in the redemption section of their BWR account.
“The Gift of Travel program allows globetrotters of all ages to celebrate life’s most cherished moments through travel. By allowing our valued BWR members to use their points – which never expire – towards free nights or gift cards for loved ones, it has never been easier to gift experiences that will undoubtedly last a lifetime,” said Larry Cuculic, President and CEO, BWH. “By choosing one of our hotels around the world for their travels, our loyal guests will enjoy the exceptional hospitality they have come to know and love.”
BWH properties deliver exceptional experiences and exceed guest expectations with every stay and are located in some of the world’s most notable locations. Whether it’s experiencing popular amusement parks to celebrate a graduation, visiting world-class wineries to honor an anniversary, or finding respite on famed beaches during a honeymoon, the Gift of Travel program allows guests to enjoy amazing journeys almost anywhere in the world. Below are curated suggestions for unique accommodations at popular attractions around the globe designed to inspire vacationers to travel.
Best City Getaways to Celebrate a Milestone Birthday
- New York, New York
- Sydney, Australia
- Bangkok, Thailand
Best Hotels for Anniversary Travel
- Alsace, France
- Ochsenfurt, Germany
- Penn Yan, New York
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Cape Town, South Africa
Best Romantic Beachside Getaways for Honeymooners
- Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France
- Zakynthos Island, Greece
- West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
· Lahaina, Hawaii
o Best Western Pioneer Inn
Hotels Near Amusement Parks for Graduation Trips
- Disneyland Paris
- Disneyland / Disney’s California Adventure
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom / Magic Kingdom
- Disneyland Tokyo
In addition to the Gift of Travel, this summer BWR members who stay two nights (two one-night stays or one two-night stay) at any BWH property in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean, will earn a $50 Best Western gift card; members can take advantage of this promotion twice to earn up to $100 in gift cards during the length of the promotion. The promotion runs from May 22, 2023, to September 4, 2023.
About Best Western Rewards® (BWR®):
BWR is the award-winning loyalty program for Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, a vibrant hospitality company with 19 distinct brand offerings in over 100 countries and territories worldwide. With hotels across every segment from economy to luxury, it is easy to earn BWR points through hotel stays or everyday purchases with the BWR co-branded credit card. With points that never expire, BWR’s more than 50 million members have access to exclusive rates, rich rewards and incentives. Rewards earned through BWR can be redeemed for free nights, gift cards or charitable donations that make a long-lasting impact for the benefit of those in need. BWR’s Pay with Points program provides added flexibility, allowing BWR members to use earned points to lower the cost of their hotel stay. Regardless of destination or travel purpose, BWR has the exclusive perks to thank and reward its most valued guests.
About BWH℠ Hotels
BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 19 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.
*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.
