International Entertainer Pat Boone Sings the Praises of Virtualholyland.com

Business Wire, Dec 20, 1999

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 1999

"Mr. White Bucks" Records Special Christmas Broadcast for Holy

Land Web site

Virtual Communities Inc. (NASDAQ: VCIX), provider of turnkey solutions for the development and management of Web-based communities and a leading operator of online ethnic communities, today announced that Pat Boone is the official spokesperson for Virtual HolyLand (www.virtualholyland.com).

Based out of Jerusalem, Virtual HolyLand works to "bring Israel to the Christian World," targeting America's 70 million Evangelicals with a rich variety of daily updated material about the HolyLand. From news to tours, politics to prophecy, theology to history, biblical and modern, Virtual HolyLand focuses on the Land and People who gave Christianity to the world. The site uses state of the art Internet technology, including live Webcams, IPIX images and digitized video to bring Israel right into the users' home.

"Pat is an excellent role model and spokesperson for Virtual HolyLand," said Stan Goodenough, editor-in-chief of Virtual HolyLand. "He's a dedicated family man who is passionate about his faith and who shares a very real love for the Land of Israel. We are delighted that he is an integral part of Virtual HolyLand as we approach this holy season of Christmas."

During Christmas, Virtual HolyLand visitors will hear and see Pat Boone's amazing video "Exodus," sung from the top of Masada, and have the opportunity to listen to a special Christmas message from Mr. Boone on Christmas Day. They will also be able to download a clip from Pat's "Israel, O Blessed Israel" video.

"I want to share the beauty of Israel with the community of Virtual HolyLand," said Mr. Boone. "My visits to this Land so loved by our Lord have inspired me to share my experiences with others." "Virtualholyland.com is the ultimate Web site with the latest news from Israel and hundreds of articles about the Land God calls `Holy'. It's the next best thing to actually visiting Israel!"

To kick off his official partnership with VCI, Mr. Boone will be appearing on all of the Web site's print advertising campaigns, and he will continue to promote the site on his nationally syndicated radio program "The Pat Boone Show" through his personal radio spots each week. Mr. Boone will be on hand to personally meet the Virtual HolyLand community at the upcoming National Religious Broadcasters Conference in February 2000 at VCI's booth.

Mr. Boone, entertainment Icon since the 1950's, is a devout Christian and is the Israeli Ministry of Tourism's Ambassador to the Christian Community. The Israeli Government recognized his support for Israel and his inspiring lyrics to "Exodus," in 1979, when he was given the "Israel Cultural Award" in recognition of his artistry and humanitarianism. This honor is the country's highest award to non-Israelis.

About Virtual Communities Inc.

Virtual Communities Inc. markets its proprietary Community Management Solution (CMS) to organizations interested in building their own Web-based communities. CMS, developed by VCI after building numerous online communities, offers these customers a complete single-source solution, including VCI's Community Content Server, cutting-edge tools for content aggregation, interactive features, and community design and development services. VCI also develops, acquires and operates Web-based communities targeted to U.S. ethnic and affinity groups. VCI's current network of communities includes: virtualjerusalem.com, virtualireland.com, virtualitaly.com, virtualindia.com and virtualholyland.com.

Statements in this release which are not historical facts are "forward looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in VCI's and HDG's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For additional information visit the Virtual Communities Inc. Web site at www.vcix.com.

This release and prior releases are available on the KCSA Public Relations Worldwide Web site at www.kcsa.com.