HOTEL chain Best Western celebrated its 60th birthday at the company's Great Britain head office in York.

Staff gathered for a party at the Clifton Moor office to mark the anniversary of Best Western International, the world's largest hotel group.

David Clarke, chief executive officer of Best Western GB said: "Our unique business model as a non-profit making membership organisation just goes from strength to strength recruiting a diverse range of quality hotels, all with consistent brand requirements expected by our guests."

Updated: 10:23 Tuesday, April 04, 2006