Best Western Names President, E-Commerce

PHOENIX— Ric Leutwyler has been hired as the new vice president of E-Commerce for Best Western International.  In addition to his e-commerce experience, he brings to Best Western a wealth of knowledge and experience in sales and marketing, business development, financial management and travel industry experience, said the company. In his new position, he will be charged with further developing Best Westerns rapidly growing worldwide internet reservations business and e-commerce marketing channels. Leutwyler comes to Best Western from Trilegiant Corporation where he was executive vice president and general manager of all products.