Press release content from PR Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Makes It Easier Than Ever To Achieve Elite Status February 8, 2021 GMT (PRNewsfoto/Best Western Hotels & Resorts) PHOENIX, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced today that its award-winning Best Western Rewards (BWR®) program is cutting its Elite Status eligibility qualifications in half for 2021 - enabling travelers worldwide to earn Elite Status with just five nights, three stays or 5,000 points. Additionally, the reduction in thresholds applies to each BWR Elite Status tier – making it easier than ever for guests to climb the loyalty ladder.