WORLDHOTELS is extending an incentive programme rewarding Asia-Pacific meeting planners booking MICE events at the network's affiliate hotels until the end of 2009.

Under the 'Unique Rewards for Unique People' programme, agents are rewarded with a US$50 gift voucher for every US$5,000 booking. A US$25,000 booking earns a US$250 voucher, with the reward increasing correspondingly up to a maximum booking of US$100,000.

Vouchers converted into local currency are sent directly to whoever books the event through a WORLDHOTELS office anywhere in the region, with a valid RFP number.

The vouchers can be redeemed for gifts at a range of supermarkets, department stores, bakeries, ice-cream shops and electric appliance chain stores, as well as online bookstore Amazon.

"The incentive programme rewarding corporate and professional meeting planners for selecting any of our unique hotels for their events continues a series of 'recession buster' initiatives by WORLDHOTELS supporting our affiliates," said WORLDHOTELS Vice President Asia Pacific, Mr. Roland Jegge.

We are taking the lead with attractive campaigns and tailor-made initiatives to help our affiliate hotels counter the current economic challenges."

With over 500 outstanding hotels in 300 destinations across 70 countries, WORLDHOTELS is one of the world's leading marketing and distribution network for independent hotels and regional hotel brands, with a strong emphasis on hotels with character and distinction.

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About WORLDHOTELS WORLDHOTELS is an exclusive collection of the world's most unique independent hotels. Under the banner "Unique Hotels for Unique People", it now has almost 500 affiliate properties in more than 300 destinations and 70 countries worldwide. For nearly 40 years, the company's mission has been to offer business and leisure travellers easy access to a wide range of accommodation options with a strong emphasis on hotels of character and distinction. WORLDHOTELS' guests benefit from an extensive portfolio of partnerships, including frequent flyer programmes from 20 of the world's leading international airlines, including Air France/KLM, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa. Through state-of-the-art distribution and technology and global marketing campaigns, WORLDHOTELS gives independent hotels the collective strength of a strong, global hotel brand whilst still allowing them to retain their strong individual character and unique identity.

ASIA PACIFIC Reservation Numbers: Australia Toll free: 1-800-55 35 49 For groups: 61-2-9006 1088 China (North) Toll free: 10-800-650-8221 For groups: 10-800-6 50 00 87 China (South) Toll free: 10-800-2 65 82 21 For groups: 10-800-2 65 00 87 Hong Kong Toll free: 800-96 85 63 For groups: 800-90 85 95 India Toll free: 000-800-6 50 11 60 For groups: 65- 62 27 55 35 Japan Toll free: 0120-55 75 37 For groups: +81 3 6721 8141 Malaysia Toll free: 1-800-80 11 84 For groups: 1-800-80 15 86 New Zealand Toll free: 0-800-44 75 55 For groups: 61-2-9006 1088 Philippines Toll free: 1-800-16 51 01 67 For groups: 65 62 27 55 35 Singapore Toll free: 1-800-2 27 66 26 For groups: 65- 62 27 55 35 South Korea Toll free: 080-747-10 00 For groups: 82-2-756 90 00 Taiwan Toll free: 00801-65 10 95 For groups: 00801 651 423 Thailand Toll free: 001-800-65 66 04 For groups: 65 62 27 55 35

For further information visit worldhotels.com.

Issued on behalf of WORLDHOTELS by Grebstad Hicks Communications.

For further information, please contact: Grebstad Hicks Communications Ms. Carol Kong Tel: 852 2810 0532 E-mail: carol.kong@ghcasia.com

WORLDHOTELS Mr. Roland Jegge Tel: 65 6227 5535 E-mail: rjegge@worldhotels.com