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Best Western (1946) was a similar referral chain of independent western U.S. motels. It remains in operation as a member-owned chain, although the modern Best Western operation shares many of the characteristics (such as centralized purchasing and reservation systems) of the later franchise systems.
This small and informal network eventually grew into the modern Best Western hotel brand founded by M.K. Guertin in 1946. [6] The name "Best Western" originated from the fact that most of the chain's original operators were west of the Mississippi River in the United States. By 1962 Best Western had the only hospitality reservations service ...
According to Statista, the SUV market in the U.S. is projected to reach $333 billion this year, but with so many models available, there are some worth every penny and some that should be avoided ...
Best Western GB is an independently owned and managed hotel chain in Great Britain and the Channel Islands with over 260 [4] two-, three- and four-star properties. [5] Best Western GB provides sales, revenue and marketing services to all of its member hotels.
Anchiy/istockphotoMost of us may never splurge on a $50,000-per-night hotel suite, but it’s still fun to dream about. Like superyachts and private jets, these expensive hotel suites cater to the ...
Like superyachts and private jets, these expensive hotel suites cater to the ultra-wealthy, offering amenities we can only dream of. Here’s a peek at some of the most extravagant suites around ...
A Ford Excursion SUV next to a Toyota Camry compact. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have been criticized for a variety of environmental and automotive safety reasons. The rise in production and marketing of SUVs in the 2010s and 2020s by auto manufacturers has resulted in over 80% of all new car sales in the United States being SUVs or light trucks by October 2021. [1]
Nash Metropolitan. The Nash Metropolitan was one of the first attempts by a US car maker to produce a small car "which would be mainly used as a second car." [13] Compared to other small cars of the era, it was to be much more luxurious, intended to be "a big car in miniature" by its main developer George Mason. [14]