Hospitality group Best Western International continues its expansion footprint in Myanmar with the signing of its first ever hotel in Mandalay.

Expected to open in the third-quarter of 2015, the launch of Mandalay will continue Best Western’s recent growth in Myanmar, which began in 2013 with the opening of the Best Western Green Hill Hotel in Yangon.

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"We see huge potential in Myanmar and plan to develop a network of hotels across the country. The signing of our first hotel in Mandalay is a key step towards achieving this."

The new mid-scale hotel will feature 108 rooms, all equipped with LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi.

Best Western Asia & Middle East vice president Glenn de Souza said: "Myanmar has made remarkable progress in recent years and Best Western is delighted to be able to continue our development in the country.

"Since launching last year, Best Western Green Hill Hotel has experienced strong demand from both international business and leisure travellers. We see huge potential in Myanmar and plan to develop a network of hotels across the country. The signing of our first hotel in Mandalay is a key step towards achieving this."

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In addition to the mid-scale properties in Yangon and Mandalay, Best Western has previously announced plans to launch a luxury Best Western Premier hotel in Myanmar’s capital Naypyidaw.

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De Souza added: "At present Myanmar is experiencing a strong level of new hotel development, but much of this is concentrated in the higher ends of the market.

"With Best Western’s 70 years of experience in the international mid-scale sector and a choice of products that can be tailored to different markets, we have the opportunity to create new demand and drive business across the country."