Sundowner Motor Inns, the regional accommodation experts, re-launched their franchise program in July 2006. Sundowner has properties throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, and are actively seeking more good quality motels to link the major regional hubs.

Since the re-launch a little over 8 weeks ago, two properties have joined the group, The Matthew Flinders (Coonabarabran) and The Westlander (Horsham). Both properties have switched to Sundowner from existing chains and were eager to join the rapidly expanding Australian motel chain.

Sundowner welcomes the addition of these two quality properties to the chain and believes that they play a significant part in expanding the Sundowner network, thus offering more locations to value and quality conscious business and leisure travelers.

�A lot of interest has been generated from our franchise re-launch, regional motels are looking for cost effective viable alternatives. Motel owners are looking for one on one backup and support, they often need help with a whole range of issues facing our industry, not just marketing and at Sundowner we can certainly offer just that. As Sundowner are owner operators, moteliers can have confidence that all initiatives are tried and tested and that continues to earn us a great deal of credibility in the industry�. Linda Wells National Franchise Manager, Sundowner Motor Inns

�Becoming a Sundowner franchise member has increased our coach bookings substantially, our corporate guests have increased due to being able to take advantage of the discounts that Sunclub offers. The support form the sundowner team has been second to none��� Luke Weuffen & Scott Bullock Sundowner Grande Resort, Wentworth, NSW

�As franchise members of the Sundowner Chain of Motor Inns, and as prior members of the Best Western Chain, we would like to say how much more easy things are made for us by the pleasant and efficient staff who make one feel nothing is too much trouble. SunClub members have passed comment that compared to Best Western they receive their rewards instead of chasing them�. Rick & Mary Ford Sundowner Aberdeen Motor Inn, Dubbo, NSW

CONTACT Linda Wells, National Franchise Manager, Sundowner Motor Inns Phone: (03) 5831 5655 Email: bdm@sundownermotorinns.com.au