Priscilla Nesbitt MHS

With over 20 years experience in purchasing and the hospitality industry, Priscilla brings to Best Western Supply international purchasing experience. She joined Best Western in 1998, and leads the Canadian team in supporting BWI Members in their purchasing needs. She is responsible for the direction and implementation of national purchasing and supply initiatives for the independently owned and operated Canadian Best Western hotels. Priscilla negotiates contracts on behalf of the Members to ensure best pricing for the right product and service, and has established programs to make purchasing easier, creating Design room packages, Design washroom packages, Fitness packages and Food and Beverage packages. She is a Member of PMAC (Purchasing Managers Association of Canada) and is currently pursuing her CPP. Priscilla completed her MHS (master Hotel Supplier) in 2006. She also represents Best Western International as a proud Member of NEWH (The Hospitality Industry Network), where she was one of the founding members in Canada and the first Canadian President in 2004/5.  Priscilla was appointed to the International Board of Directors for NEWH and held the position of Vice President Finance in 2006 and Vice President International Relations in 2007/8. Priscilla is a Member of the Children’s Aid Society of Halton and President and an Advocate of the Halton Foster Parent Association since 2005.

Prior to joining Best Western International Priscilla was the Purchasing Manager for a large Hotel chain in Southern Africa and was responsible for the Procurement for their 5 star Indian Ocean Resort Hotels.