October 27, 2003

Luxury hotel group Stamford Hotels and Resorts have some advice for people beginning to think about Christmas and New Year holidays: don�t wait much longer to book!

The Group�s award-winning hotels in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Auckland have finalised details of their festive programs, including special menus, entertainment, and luxury touches in guest rooms.

And all hotels are offering dramatically reduced special festive season rates, starting from $130 per night for a superior king room at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane to $ 220 a night plus GST for a superior room at the company�s Sydney flagship Sir Stamford Circular Quay. The rates are limited and are offered on a �first come, first served� basis, subject to availability for stays between 15 December and 26 January 2003.

�Stamford can provide a relaxed summer break for families and couples at its resort-style hotels such as Stamford Grand North Ryde and Stamford Grand Adelaide at Glenelg beach, or penultimate luxury and sophistication at properties including the award-winning Stamford Plaza Brisbane and Stamford Plaza Auckland,� Stamford group director of marketing and sales David Perry said.

�Our properties are regularly judged among the best in Australia and New Zealand or in their particular State, and are consistent award-winners. By offering reductions during one of the most popular and important holiday periods of the year we believe we are giving people a rare opportunity to experience luxury hotel accommodations at affordable prices.�

To enjoy significant savings on an unforgettable special summer holiday, or for further information, call 1300 301 391.

For further information: David G. A. Perry Group Director of Marketing and Sales Stamford Hotels and resorts Telephone: 03 9659 1175 Mobile: 0413 806 533.

Issued By: Tango Public Relations Caroline Cottrill or Sally Abbott Telephone: 03 9674 7134 Caroline_cottrill@tangopr.com.au or sally_abbott@tangopr.com.au