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Best Western and The Disney Channel Launch a Rockin' Vacation Sweepstakes to Meet Stars of Hit 'JONAS' Series

Through August 16, fans can enter the Best Western Rockin' Vacation Sweepstakes by visiting www.bestwestern.com. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to travel toLos Angeles with up to three additional family members for a three-night vacation and the chance to meet the JONAS cast in early 2010, when the show begins taping second season episodes.

In addition to the grand prize winner, 100 first-prize winners will receive a $50 Best Western JONAS Travel Card that can be used at any of Best Western's 4,000 properties worldwide.

"A vacation that involves the entire family is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime," said Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Best Western. "This kid-friendly sweepstakes is a perfect complement to the Best Western Rewards offer we will be announcing shortly, and together with our World Vision child sponsorship drive, it's another example of The World's Largest Hotel Chain building the World Largest Family."

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(R), providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. An industry pioneer since 1946, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts 400,000* worldwide guests each night. Best Western's diverse property portfolio, its greatest strength, stems from a business model designed to give owners maximum flexibility to address market-specific needs. Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best Western recently embarked on a mission to lead the hotel industry in customer care. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR(R). For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

    MEDIA CONTACTS:
    Troy Rutman                           Jennifer Nichols
    Best Western International            Allison & Partners
    (602) 957-5668                        (415) 277-4912
    troy.rutman@bestwestern.com           jnichols@allisonpr.com

    Patti McTeague
    Disney
    (818) 955-6743
    patti.mcteague@disney.com

SOURCE Best Western International