Last updated 19 February 2008 CROWNE PLAZA FACT SHEET www.crowneplaza.com

OVERVIEW REGIONAL ROUND-UP An upscale brand in major urban premium accommodation, designed for centres, gateway cities and resort the discerning business and leisure destinations offering business traveller who appreciates simplified AMERICAS travellers high levels of comfort, elegance combined with the practicality Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Colonial service and amenities. of the latest features, as well as value for Country Club and the PGA TOUR announced a new six-year title sponsorship agreement Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is a money. At Crowne Plaza, guests can beginning in 2007. The sponsorship made dynamic hotel brand currently located in enjoy a 24-hour business service, wireless Crowne Plaza the first hotel brand to title nearly 50 countries around the world. high speed internet access in the lobby sponsor a PGA TOUR golf tournament. Truly international, Crowne Plaza offers plus fitness and leisure facilities. 172 HOTELS

47,893 ROOMS HISTORY 37 HOTELS IN THE PIPELINE 1983 The first Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza is opened in Rockville, Maryland, US. 1994 Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is established as a separate brand in the EUROPE, MIDDLE Americas. EAST & AFRICA 1995 Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts launches new Internet site featuring virtual November 2007 saw Crowne Plaza renew reality technology. its contract as the primary partner for BMW Team UK and Britain’s double World Champion 1999 Crowne Plaza opens first European resort in Madeira, Portugal. Andy Priaulx in the 2008 FIA World Touring Car Championship. 2002 ‘The Place to Meet’ campaign is launched, establishing the brand as the ideal hotel choice for small to mid-sized business meetings. 72 HOTELS 2004 Introduction of the ‘Sleep Advantage’ program to all hotels in North 17,326 ROOMS America – an industry leading approach to ensure that guests experience a 25 HOTELS IN THE PIPELINE good nights sleep. 2005 Introduction of the ‘Body and Soul’ health-focused in-room dining concept ASIA PACIFIC across all hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Opened six ANA Crowne Plaza hotels in Japan in 2007. Upcoming openings scheduled 2007 Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts opens the Crowne Plaza The Place to Meet for Hangzhou, Shenyang, Xiamen, Torquay Island in Second Life to meet the need for private, independent meeting and Singapore. spaces in the virtual world. 55 HOTELS

17,951 ROOMS DID YOU KNOW? 56 HOTELS IN THE PIPELINE - Crowne Plaza introduced its European ‘Think Tank’ campaign in autumn 07, providing inspiration and tools for business travellers and bringing together an elite group of visionary business leaders – known as ‘The Crowne Plaza Mavericks’.

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FIGURES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2007