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Heart of Best Western

One Smile at a Time

Because We Care

They say to be the change you wish to see in the world, and Best Western’s hotel owners and operators are doing just that with a spirit of hospitality. Care is at the heart of Today’s Best Western.

Ashok Patel

Everybody Prospers Together

A self-made entrepreneur and owner of more than a dozen Best Western Hotels & Resorts properties, Ashok Patel is proud to help others succeed through opportunity. Learn about Ashok’s most valuable asset, his people, and how he helps them shine.

Rich Batley

Give Where You Get

Rich Batley is a hotel owner dedicated to connecting with all types of travelers, as well as his community. “I can’t imagine doing anything else. Giving back to the local community is at the heart of what we do.” Rich shows us how helping others is at the heart of Today’s Best Western.

Rita Santillanes

She Went for What She Wanted

Best Western Hotels & Resorts property owner Rita Santillanes is dedicated to providing great hospitality through hard work, compassion and willingness to succeed.

Dave Andersen & Craig Andersen

It’s an Investment in Our People

Dave and Craig Andersen, brothers and Best Western property owners, have carried on a generations-long hospitality tradition about caring for their team and creating heartfelt moments of hospitality that make an impact for each and every guest.

H.P. Patel

We Are Carrying It On

As the saying goes, great things in business are never done by just one person. See how Best Western Hotels & Resorts property owner H.P. Patel balanced his booming career and growing family thanks to the help of his great team.

Brian Denham & Perry Batke

Our Business is Hospitality

Best Western Hotels & Resorts property owner Brian Denham and general manager Perry Batke grew their careers, families and lives together – all at Today’s Best Western. Discover how the duo supported each other’s success through their commitment to the business.

Madeleine & Teddy Toner

You Have to Have a Serving Heart

Madeleine and Teddy Toner moved to St John’s, Newfoundland, and fell in love with the people, community, and responsibility to give back. Their spirit of serving has had a huge impact in their community.

Ajay & Nimisha Patel

Be Passionate About What You Want

Husband and wife team Ajay and Nimisha Patel both grew up in the hospitality industry and have continued on in their family traditions by being passionate about their careers, including giving back in their community.