KAHALA MANDARIN ORIENTAL, HAWAII OFFERS KAHALA IN LOVE

Hong Kong, February 25, 2000 ----- For the perfect romantic getaway, Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii is offering an enticing Kahala in Love package, valid from February 25 to December 17, 2000.

Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii is located in the exclusive residential area of Kahala on the island of Oahu. With a lobby reminiscent of a traditional Hawaiian plantation manor home, the hotel features 371 guest rooms and 29 suites, all offering breathtaking views of the beach, lagoon, golf course or mountains.

Travellers taking advantage of Kahala in Love can enjoy a host of benefits at no extra charge including:

* Complimentary round trip limousine transfer to and from Honolulu International Airport

* Lei greeting at the resort and a special welcome amenity

* Souvenir departure gift

Additionally, guests may select one of the following:

* In-room dinner for two

* Dinner for two at Hoku¹s, the resort¹s award-winning signature restaurant

* Dolphin Quest dolphin encounter for two in the hotel's exclusive lagoon

* In-room massage for two

The Kahala in Love package starts at US$365 for a Mountain View Room with balcony, Ocean Deluxe at US$415 to Beachfront Deluxe at US$665 per night. Suites range from US$590 per night. Room rates are subject to tax and service charge and are subject to availability.

Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly on (808) 739-8888, or through Mandarin Oriental’s worldwide sales and reservations offices or the Group’s direct on-line reservations service, www.mandarinoriental.com .

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group operates deluxe and first class hotels in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Macau, Manila, San Francisco, Singapore and Surabaya. Under development are two deluxe properties, one in Miami, Florida (opening late 2000) and the other in New York City (opening late 2003). In 1999, the Group received over 60 prestigious awards of excellence room the readers of leading worldwide publications.