For Immediate Release
September 19, 2006

Best Western Coquitlam Inn Goes Smoke-Free

COQUITLAM, BC –Looking for a little fresh air?  Look no further than the Best Western Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre.  Effective immediately the Hotel has stamped out smoking in 100% of its guestrooms and is the first hotel in the Tri Cities to offer a completely smoke -free environment.

"We take pride in providing above average hospitality services at our hotel and after speaking with many of our repeat and prospective clients, we had overwhelming support for this initiative,” said Ron Little, General Manager. “The decision to convert to a smoke free property was an easy one and we decided to take a leadership role in this important health issue in our community.”

Although the Best Western Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre is now smoke-free, there is a designated outdoor smoking area at the north entrance of the Hotel.

The Best Western Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre is part of The World's Largest Hotel Chain® with 106 guest rooms, including extended stay suites and Jacuzzi theme rooms, two restaurants and over 5000 square feet of function space. It is a 4 ½ Star Canada Select rated hotel conveniently located on the borders of Burnaby, New Westminster and Coquitlam, close to excellent golf, shopping, casinos and parks.

Contact: Tereza McDermid, Acting General Manager

604-931-9011, ext 642

tmcdermid@bestwesterncoqinn.com

Visit the Hotel’s website at www.bestwesterncoquitlaminn.com for online information and services.