An oasis of peace and tranquillity boasting the finest facilities and ambience, Banyan Tree Phuket is the perfect place for a corporate retreat. Exclusively from now until 31 October 2005, Banyan Tree Phuket is offering a Full Day Meeting Package starting from US$50 per person.

Full Day Meeting Package Banyan Tree Phuket�s exclusive and spacious setting, which can be customized to suit specific needs, makes for an ideal meeting venue, an environment that clears the mind and lifts the spirit. Be it an intimate boardroom for 18 people, a classroom for 63 or a large theatre for 80, professional coordinators are on hand to customise the setting and organise themed programs with a difference.

This Full Day Meeting Package caters for a group with a minimum of 10 persons. It includes writing materials, lunch, two coffee or tea breaks with snacks, and exotic dried fruits are served throughout the day. All participants will also receive unique token gifts from Banyan Tree Gallery.

Alluring Accommodation After a day of meetings, corporate guests who stay for a minimum of two nights can relax in the comfort of luxurious villas at Banyan Tree Phuket at exclusive rates starting from US$330 per villa per night. Each villa reservation is accompanied by daily lavish American-and-Asian breakfast buffet at Watercourt restaurant, complete with champagne indulgence.

Inclusive in the package is a revitalizing 90-minute massage per stay. Guests can choose from a wide selection of massages, including Balinese, Lomi Lomi and Swedish massage. Hassle-free group land transfers are also provided for guests between the airport and Banyan Tree Phuket.

As the flagship resort of the group, Banyan Tree Phuket offers 115 luxuriously appointed villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens and Asian watercourts. The Two Bedroom Pool Villa is ideal for entertaining with two exquisitely furnished bedrooms, a living and dining lounge, and a kitchenette.

This special promotion is valid with a minimum reservation of 10 villas and a minimum stay of two nights per villa. The accommodation rate is applicable for single occupancy and is valid from now till 31 October 2005. A supplement of US$100 per night per villa is applicable during the peak session, from 1 November to 21 December 2005.

For sales enquiries, please email sales-phuket@banyantree.com, call Banyan Tree at +65 6849 5838 or visit www.banyantree.com.

About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Banyan Tree offers an intimate retreat experience featuring its own signature blend of romance and Asian sensuality. The philosophy behind the hotels, resorts, spas and galleries is based on providing a place for rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul � a Sanctuary for the Senses. Banyan Tree resorts are found in Phuket, Thailand (1994), Maldives Vabbinfaru (1995), Bintan, Indonesia (1995), Bangkok, Thailand (2002) and Seychelles (2002). Flagship Banyan Tree Phuket was the first to introduce a tropical garden spa concept. About Angsana Resorts & Spas Launched in 1998, Angsana is the sister brand of Banyan Tree, inspired by the exotic Angsana Tree noted for its crown of golden flowers. Angsana resorts are designed as contemporary, chic and vibrant retreats to live life spontaneously and sense the moment. Angsana resorts are found in Bintan, Indonesia (2000), Great Barrier Reef, Australia (2000), Bangalore, India (2001) and Maldives Ihuru (2001). In 2003, Colours of Angsana joined the Angsana porfolio. This boutique hotel collection appeals to the soft adventurer and cultural tourism sector. The current hotels are Gyalthang Dzong (Shangri-La, China), Deer Park Hotel (Giritale, Sri Lanka) and Maison Souvannaphoum (Luang Prabang, Laos). To date, the Banyan Tree Group operates 16 resorts, 45 spas and 49 retail galleries in 19 countries worldwide. For further information please contact: Group Communications Department Simone Chen, Deputy Director T +65 6849 5875, E: simone.chen@banyantree.com Yvette Tee, Manager T +65 6849 5816, E: yvette.tee@banyantree.com Linda Lee, Executive T +65 6849 5748, E: linda.lee@banyantree.com