Best Western Partners with American Bass Anglers

Athens, Ala.- American Bass Anglers has announced a partnership with Best Western hotels that names the chain as the official host hotel for all American Bass Angler tours and events.

"Our anglers spend a lot of time, energy and resources traveling to tournaments, in addition to personal and business travel, and they need a reputable hotel choice that provides the amenities and comfort that Best Western hotels provide," said Morris Sheehan, president of American Bass Anglers, Inc. "We are proud of this association because of the great impact it can have on our members when they travel. Our members will enjoy an everyday discount and special rates for tournaments," concluded Sheehan.

In addition to being the host hotel for all tournaments, Best Western will also be a tour prize sponsor offering hotel stays to winning individuals and teams.

"The members of American Bass Anglers are an ideal match to our customer demographic, said Glen MacDonell, managing director, consumer marketing for Best Western International. "When anglers travel they are looking for a home away from home and we want all ABA members to feel at home at Best Western. Whether they are traveling for pleasure or business, we provide all the amenities and the best available rates. At Best Western, we are committed to making sure that every stay is comfortable and meets the ABA members' needs."

About Best Western International, Inc.:

Best Western International, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., is a privately held hotel brand made up of more than 4,000* BEST WESTERN®, BEST WESTERN PLUS® and BEST WESTERN PREMIER® hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Now celebrating 66 years of hospitality, Best Western welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests nightly. Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales, marketing and promotional support, and online and mobile booking capabilities. More than 15 million travelers are members of the brands award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards® , one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. The brand's partnerships with AAA/CAA, racecar driver Michael Waltrip, and Harley-Davidson® provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. Best Western in 2011 was named AAA's and CAA's Hotel Partner of the Year and www.bestwestern.com was named the 2011 Compuware Best of the Web Gold award winner. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit: www.bestwestern.com
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About American Bass Anglers:

The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series provides weekend anglers a professionally operated competitive tour with a path the world championship of bass fishing the Bassmaster Classic. American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, the American Couples Series or the annual Military Team Bass Tournament, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.