BWH Hotel Group President and CEO, David Kong.

By James Wilkinson at GBTA in San Diego

Best Western International’s global CEO David Kong says the company is performing well on the back of a strong US market.

Speaking exclusively on camera to HM at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in San Diego last week (June 6), Kong said America was putting up strong numbers, as was Asia-Pacific, however Australia and Europe were struggling.

David Kong

He also spoke about the business travel market and the growth of Best Western Plus and Best Western Premier.

To view the exclusive interview, click on the YouTube image above.

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James Wilkinson

Editor-In-Chief, Hotel Management