Two exciting new packages designed specially for families and couples are being offered at Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns in collaboration with Cairns Seaplanes. The �8th Heaven� and �95 knots� packages include a half-day trip to Green Island. The two packages are available from 1 December 2007 to 31 March 2009.

An ideal choice for families, the �95 knots� package includes three nights� stay in a Superior guestroom for two adults and two children and a complimentary half day Green Island trip aboard Cairns Seaplanes for two adults and two children (aged up to 14). The �95 knots� package starts at AUD1,200.

The �Eighth Heaven� package is the perfect choice for couples and includes three nights� stay in a Superior guestroom for two adults, a complimentary half-day Green Island trip aboard Cairns Seaplanes for two adults, and a AUD40 bar credit per stay for use at B�8. The �Eighth Heaven� package starts at just AUD975.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and manages 54 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 27,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 48 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

###

PRESS CONTACT: Sharon Kennedy Communications Co-ordinator Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns Tel: (07) 4052 7729 Fax: (07) 4031 2815 E-mail: sharon.kennedy@shangri-la.com Website: www.shangri-la.com For digitised pictures of the group�s hotels, please go to http://www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary.