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Abercrombie & Kent Registry Taps LesConcierges To Provide Luxury Concierge Service to Members

New Service will Help Members Balance Work-Life, Add Value to Membership

Press Release: LesConcierges
December 10, 2002
PARSIPPANY, NJ -- The Abercrombie & Kent Registry and LesConcierges, Inc. yesterday signed a three-year agreement that will provide all Privileges Portfolio(SM) members with 24-hour access to a professional concierge service, further enhancing the range of luxury lifestyle services offered to members.

Through LesConcierges, Privileges Portfolio members will have a personal concierge available to assist with everything from international item searches to sold-out concerts or sporting events, to anything that will improve their quality of life on a day-to-day basis. LesConcierges will work with Privileges Portfolio members to handle a comprehensive array of their business and personal assistance needs including, but not limited to, making recommendations, reservations and facilitation of purchases, as well as customized gift services and personal shopping. In addition, LesConcierges will provide general information and research services, business services and special product/program access.

Privileges Portfolio members can access LesConcierges via a toll-free phone number, extranet web site, e-mail and facsimile.

Privileges Portfolio is an exclusive service for Private Banks, Family Offices, and luxury Affinity Brands that provides comprehensive luxury lifestyle management services designed to help high-net-worth clients enjoy their wealth and luxury lifestyle.

"We are excited to begin offering our members a personal concierge service that is available 24-hours a day, 365 day a year," said Milton Pedraza, president of the Abercrombie & Kent Registry. "We are confident that this service will help our members live better, easier, more convenient lives."

"LesConcierges is thrilled to be working with The Abercrombie & Kent Registry. The special access and exclusive services offered by LesConcierges marry well with the needs and expectations of The Abercrombie & Kent Registry members. We are confident that our concierge services program will add to the great experience they have with The Registry," said Linda Jenkinson, LesConcierges President & CEO.

About the Abercrombie & Kent Registry

The Abercrombie & Kent Registry is a luxury lifestyle venture between Abercrombie & Kent, the world's foremost luxury travel provider, and the Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD), a global provider of business and consumer services.

About LesConcierges

LesConcierges (www.lesconcierges.com) is the world leader in concierge services, personal assistance and incentive and recognition services delivery. The company offers programs that serve as effective acquisition, loyalty and retention tools. Founded in 1987, LesConcierges leverages its world class technology, concierge experts and powerful vendor network to provide a comprehensive range of business and personal services to corporations and high net worth individuals. LesConcierges' services are enjoyed by employees, members, customers and business partners of the world's leading companies.

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Contact: 
     LesConcierges
     Jennifer Kaplan, 415/263-6018
     kaplanj@lesconcierges.com
          or
     Cendant Corporation
     Alicia Agugliaro, 973/496-8639
     alicia.agugliaro@cendant.com


Source: LesConcierges