Fino Hotel and Suites has joined Best Western Hotels and Resorts, one of Christchurch’s top properties and its global network, becoming the first Best Western Plus property in New Zealand. Best Western Plus Fino Hotel and Suites re-opened in July after a $15 million post-earthquake upgrade, choosing to join the Best Western network after initially trading as an independent.
“We wanted to partner with a global powerhouse that can help us build our corporate business base,” said general manager Dilan De Silva. “Best Western has a strong corporate presence supported by an excellent loyalty programme, which appealed to us, and we had no hesitation in joining the network.”
Head of commercial at Best Western Australasia, Steve Richard, said Best Western Plus Fino Hotels and Suites is an essential addition to the company’s New Zealand portfolio.
“Best Western Plus Fino Hotel and Suites is a high-quality property and, as the first in New Zealand to be given Best Western Plus branding, represents another significant step forward in the modernisation of the Best Western network in Australasia,” said Richard. Once known for its roadside motels, Best Western continues to evolve its strict minimum standards and now boasts a current portfolio of 150 properties across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific with uniformly high standards and a customer-focused approach.
