LE ROYAL MERIDIEN PHUKET YACHT CLUB APPEALS TO TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THAILAND’S TOURISM INDUSTRY BOUNCE BACK

Le Royal M?ridien Yacht Club is among vast majority of hotels and resorts that were largely unaffected by tsunami Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club is part of a strengthening number of tourism-related businesses that are appealing for people to return to Phuket, and help curb any further negative impact that the recent tsunami might have on the tourism industry and all of the lives and futures that it supports. The resort is among the vast majority of Phuket hotels and resorts that were largely unaffected by the tsunami, and have remained fully operational throughout the recent events. No guest rooms or facilities suffered any damage, and beachfront debris was completely cleaned up within days. While still saddened by the tragedy and deaths suffered within the greater Phuket community, most things have returned to normal at both Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club and the surrounding businesses. The resort’s fronted white-sand beach, Nai Harn, was also largely unaffected, and beach goers are again enjoying the idyllic high season weather. None of the infrastructure, services or supplies in Nai Harn or neighbouring Rawai or Kata beaches suffered any type of disruption. Dominique Lapointe, General Manager of Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club, said: “This is really an appeal on behalf of the entire local community. Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club is one of the anchor properties in Nai Harn, and a significant drop in our reservations not only affects the staff in our own shops and restaurants, but the entire surrounding business community – from tuk-tuk drivers to tour operators, souvenir shops and beach vendors.” “We’d like travel professionals to come here and regain their confidence in Phuket, and help spread the word that this is still a tropical paradise. So many lives depend on the tourism industry, and one of the ways people can truly help out is by returning to Phuket to enjoy their holidays.” Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club is now offering the special discounted rate of USD 180+++ for three nights for travel professionals, valid until 31 March 2005. Perched on the headland at the southern tip of Phuket Island, Le Royal M?ridien Phuket Yacht Club overlooks the secluded Nai Harn Beach, offering exclusivity and luxury in a sophisticated, yet friendly environment. For more information and reservations, please visit www.lemeridien.com or contact your local toll-free reservations centre. Hong Kong – 800 963 833 Northern China – 10 800 650 0282 Southern China – 10 800 265 0282 Indonesia – 001 803 657 694 Malaysia – 1800 80 6079 Philippines – 1800 16 51 0434 Singapore – 1800 232 5288 South Korea – 00 308 11 8000 Taiwan – 00 80 110 3892 Thailand – 001 800 656 469 Australia – 1800 622240 New Zealand – 0800 454040 Contacts: Wong Yin Yin Regional Public Relations Manager - Asia Pacific Le M?ridien Hotels & Resorts Tel: (65) 6732 9702 Fax: (65) 6738 4915 Email: [email protected] Onanong Pratakphiriya Spark Communications Co., Ltd. Tel: (66) 2653 2717-9 Fax: (66) 2653 2720 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lemeridien.com Digital Library: www.leonardo.com/lemeridien/pdl End.

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