The Resort at the Mountain, spreading its wings globally, has joined one of the
world’s largest hotel families – Best Western – and in doing so became the
first Best Western Premier Collection member in North America.

“At the Resort, we are thrilled that we have the opportunity to join this chain
... and look forward to welcome travelers from all over the world to visit the
Mount Hood region,” said Willy So, assistant general manager of the Resort.

As a Best Western Premier Collection hotel, independent hoteliers in primary
and destination markets can take advantage of the world’s largest hotel chain
with more than 4,000 hotels located in more than 100 countries and
territories around the world.

“We are pleased to add the beautiful Resort at the Mountain to our BW
Premier Collection brand,” Senior Vice President of Brand Management at Best
Western wrote in an email to The Mountain Times. “The BW Premier Collection
provides an opportunity for independent hotels to join the strength of a global
brand and benefit from the powerful $4.1 billion global distribution channels of
Best Western Hotels & Resorts. It provides guests with confidence of
associating with an iconic brand ... and providing more choices for city center
and resort destinations at which to earn and redeem Best Western Rewards
points.”

As a result of its new Premier Collection status, the Resort will have the
advantage of Best Western’s benefits which include:
1. Access to Best Western’s $4.1 billion global reservation system;
2. Participation in Best Western Rewards, an award-winning and fast-growing
loyalty program;
3. Powerful mobile, eCommerce and technology resources;
4. Pay-for-performance business model;
5. Low fee structure that will improve profitability; and,
6. Reduced reliance on third-party distribution channels.

In conjunction with the new association with the Premier Collection, the
Resort now extends the following offer to local and out-of-town organizations:
Starting immediately and extending through April 15, 2016, meeting spaces in
the Mallards Restaurant building are open for booking for organizations for
events at no cost. Available time is 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through
Thursday. For reservations contact the sales office at 503-622-2220.

The meeting spaces include the Foliage room (space for 50), Muscovy room
(15), Trails (60-150), Pub area (20-30) and the dining room (40).

The Resort can provide coffee break, meals, banquet and other services if
requested at cost. For pricing, contact sales at 503-622-2220.

The Resort will give a 20 percent discount to event goers for spa and golf
course usage. For spa service call Rachelle Closner at 503-622-2228. For golf
course call Bryce Finnman at 503-622-2239.