RETURN OF POPULAR MILE AWARDS PROGRAM

Press Release: Bass Hotels & Resorts

July 1, 1999
Your time just became more valuable at Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts, and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Latin America, with the return of the popular "Mile-a-Minute" miles rewards program.

With "Mile-a-Minute," guests earn a mile for every minute spent at participating hotels. The Mile-a-Minute option earns guests 1,500 miles for each paid room night, regardless of time of check-in or check-out.

The innovative offering is part of Inter-Continental's Global Business Options programs and Crowne Plaza's Mile-a-Minute package. Guests simply select "Mile-a-Minute" when they stay at Inter-Continental or Crowne Plaza hotels in Latin America through December 20, 1999.

"Miles are still the most sought-after reward by frequent flyers, and we have always offered the most lucrative mileage programs in the industry," says Jorge Mejia, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Latin America, Inter- Continental and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. "When Mile-a-Minute was first introduced the response from frequent flyers was overwhelmingly positive. We anticipate this re-launch of the program to be even more successful."

Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts, and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts are members of the Bass Hotels & Resorts family. Inter-Continental operates more than 200 hotels and resorts, with more than 71,000 guest rooms in 77 countries. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, a member of the Bass Hotels & Resorts family of brands, operates or franchises more than 135 hotels and 40,000 guest rooms in 40 countries.

For reservations and information about the "Mile-a-Minute" program, call your travel agent, or, in Latin America consult your local directory for your nearest Inter-Continental or Crowne Plaza representative. In the USA, Inter- Continental Hotels and Resorts can be reached at (800) 327-0200, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts at (800)-2-CROWNE.

Inter-Continental and Crowne Plaza can be reached electronically on the Internet at http://www.interconti.com, or http://www.crowneplaza.com, where users can access detailed information, book and confirm reservations. Offer valid May 1 through December 20, 1999, with participating airlines. Maximum of 1500 miles per each paid night; only available when booking The Global Business Option at Inter-Continental and selecting The Mile a Minute Option or when booking the Mile a Minute package at Crowne Plaza. Based on availability and advance reservations. Offer available at the following Inter-Continental and Crowne Plaza locations: Bogota, Buenos Aires, Cali, Caracas, Ciudad Guayana, Managua, Maracaibo, Medellin, Panama City, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Rio negro, San Jose, San Pedro Sula, San Salvador, Santo Domingo, Santiago, Sao Paulo and Valencia.

Under the Business Options program, guests may choose one selection from among the following options: Mile a Minute, Upgrade to a Club Inter- Continental room, business room or junior suite, or full American breakfast for two.

Priority Club Worldwide members received 6,000 points per stay under the Mile-a-Minute promotion at Inter-Continental and 4,000 Bonus points per night at Crowne Plaza.

Bass Hotels & Resorts, the hotel business of Bass PLC of the United Kingdom, operates or franchises more than 2,600 hotels and 450,000 guest rooms in more than 90 countries and territories. The recent acquisition of Inter- Continental Hotels & Resorts vaulted the company into a five-star upscale market offering a variety of first-class hotels in major markets around the world.

The following service marks are owned by Bass Hotels & Resorts, Inc., its subsidiaries or affiliates: Holiday Inn(R), Crowne Plaza(R), Holiday Inn Express(R), Holiday Inn Select(R), Holiday Inn Garden Court(R), Holiday Inn SunSpree(R) Resorts, Staybridge Suites(R) by Holiday Inn, Holidex(R), Holidome(R), Priority Club(R) Worldwide, e.space(R), Inter-Continental(R), Forum(R), Six Continents Club(R), Corporate Rate Portfolio(R) and Global Partner Hotels and Resorts(R).