Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels (BWH), the leading global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, was honored to welcome Ms. Yllana Marie Aduana, one of Southeast Asia’s most inspiring women and the current reigning “Miss Earth – Air” to Best Western Ratchada Hotel, its stylish hotel in the heart of Bangkok.

Ms. Aduana visited the Thai capital to receive her latest honor at the Thailand International Leadership Awards 2024, held on April 27th. She was recognized for her exceptional contributions as ‘Asia’s Most Empowered Young Woman Environmentalist Icon’ and received the prestigious ‘Exceptional Crowned Beauty Education Advocate Award of The Year.’

This marks the latest honor for Ms. Aduana, who won the Miss Philippines Earth title in 2023. A committed conservationist and social campaigner, she co-founded Edukasyon for Every Juan, a non-profit organization that promotes environmental education.

“Through our ‘Earth, People, Community’ initiative, BWH shares a deep commitment to eco-friendly and community-focused operations. This ethos runs through our entire business, and I am delighted that Ms. Aduana, a pioneer of sustainable change and empowerment, has recognized this and chosen to stay with us,” said Rodney Simpson, Managing Director – Operations, BWH Hotels.

About BWH Hotels
BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 18 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.
*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.