Six Continents Hotels today introduced a new Double Business Options program for guests staying at participating Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts worldwide. Starting March 21, 2002 to May 31, 2002, the program is designed so business and leisure travelers have the flexibility to enhance their stay at participating hotels throughout Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Guests who make a reservation at the participating hotels will have the option to choose two of the following rewards: Upgrade their rooms for free to club accommodation or junior suite (subject to availability) Enjoy full breakfast daily on-the-house Earn frequent flyer miles or Priority Club® Rewards points Enjoy an additional two weekend nights at 50 percent off the Business Options rate (in conjunction with a weekday stay)

With Double Business Options, were delivering what Inter-Continental guests want: choice and flexibility, said Six Continents Hotels Director of Marketing for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, Michael Meade. We know our guests like promotions tailored to fit their lifestyle. Some travelers value instantaneously available choices such as free breakfasts and room upgrades, while others want additional points or reduced weekend rates. With Double Business Options, they can have their preference.

As the preferred choice of the worlds business travelers since 1946, Inter-Continental® Hotels and Resorts offers todays business traveler with a perfect balance of elegance and familiarity and an international and local experience.

For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com/business or call 1800 221 335 in Australia or 0800 442 215 in New Zealand and ask for Business Options.

Participating hotels include Hotel Inter-Continental Sydney, Hotel Inter-Continental Wellington, Hotel Inter-Continental Phnom Phen, Hotel Inter-Continental Pudong Shanghai, Hotel Inter-Continental Shenyang, Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, Grand Stanford Inter-Continental Hong Kong, Grand Inter-Continental New Delhi, Grand Palace Inter-Continental Srinagar, Bali Inter-Continental Resort on Jimbaran Beach, Hotel Inter-Continental Tokyo Bay, Keio Plaza Inter-Continental Tokyo, Yokohama Grand Inter-Continental Hotel, COEX Inter-Continental Seoul, Grand Inter-Continental Seoul, Hotel Inter-Continental Manila, Hotel Inter-Continental Singapore, Imperial Inter-Continental Taipei and Parkroyal Inter-Continental Nehru Place New Delhi.

ENDS MEDIA INFORMATION Luke Starr or Jane Morey, Prue MacSween & Associates (+61 2) 9327 4333