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Inter-Continental Hotels Launches `Whole World Half Off' Summer Promotion

Business Wire, May 1, 2002

Business Editors & Travel Writers

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2002

With a choice of more than 100 destinations

This summer, leisure travellers have the opportunity to stay at some of the world's most acclaimed hotels and resorts in some of the world's favorite vacation destinations - from New York City to Paris - at savings of 50 percent or more.

Inter-Continental(R) is launching its new global summer promotion, called "Whole World Half Off," offering leisure travellers the chance to stay at more than 135 hotels, in more than 70 countries, for half the normal price.

The Whole World Half Off promotion is available at participating hotels from May 24 until September 8, 2002, in North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, and from June 14 through September 8, 2002, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rates begin at $105 at select hotels in the Americas and as low as $66 in Europe. Properties participating in this special offer include those in New York City and Paris, as well as those in Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea in French Polynesia, Wellington in New Zealand and San Juan in Puerto Rico. For more details or to make a reservation, visit www.intercontinental.com/summersale or call toll-free 1-866-359-9715.

"We're introducing the `Whole World Half Off' promotion as a means to stimulate international travel," says Jeff Senior, vice president of marketing for Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts in the Americas. "This promotion directly responds to consumer expectations of finding great deals this summer and at some of the world's most highly regarded hotels. Leisure travellers can combine a fabulous room with full breakfast for two and enjoy it for half the price."

Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts has been the preferred choice of the world's business and leisure traveller since 1946. From the many historic landmark hotels that are as much a part of a city's present as its glorious past - to the striking contemporary hotels, that reflect the vibrant cultures they represent - to superb resorts that are both a tribute and an attribute to the natural beauty surrounding them - Inter-Continental offers exceptional comfort, convenience and service throughout the world.

Six Continents(TM) Hotels, the hotel business of Six Continents PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:SXC, NYSE:SXC (ADRs)], owns, manages, leases or franchises more than 3,260 hotels and 514,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories.

Notes to editors:

-- World Half Off may be available only on certain room types and

the rate may vary based on room types available; there are a

limited number of rooms available.

-- Rate is per room per night, double occupancy.

-- Black out dates may apply.

-- 48 hour advance reservations required.

-- Not available to groups or with any other promotional offer.

Other restrictions may apply.

The following are some of the service marks owned by Six Continents Hotels, Inc., its subsidiaries or affiliates: Holiday Inn(R), Crowne Plaza(R), Express by Holiday Inn(TM), Holiday Inn Select(R), Holiday Inn Garden Court(R), Holiday Inn SunSpree(R) Resort, Staybridge Suites(R) by Holiday Inn, Holidex(R), Priority Club(R), Inter-Continental(R), Forum(R), Parkroyal(R), and Centra(R).

Six Continents Club(R), Six Continents(TM), and 6 Continents(TM) are service marks of Six Continents PLC and used under license.

Six Continents Hotels, Inc. offers information and reservations capability on the Internet - www.sixcontinentshotels.com, www.intercontinental.com for Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts, www.crowneplaza.com for Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, www.holiday-inn.com for Holiday Inn hotels, www.hiexpress.com for Express by Holiday Inn hotels, www.staybridge.com for Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn, and www.priorityclub.com.

For the latest news from Six Continents Hotels, visit our online Press Office at http://www.pressoffice.sixcontinentshotels.com/.>