PATRICK-DENIS FINET APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF LUXURY HIDEAWAY MANDARIN ORIENTAL JNAN RAHMA, MARRAKECH

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Patrick-Denis Finet as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech which is scheduled to open in the second half of 2010. Patrick-Denis Finet joined Mandarin Oriental in 2004 as the General Manager of the Group’s award-winning resort in Chiang Mai. After successfully launching the property as one of Asia’s most luxurious resorts and spa retreats, Mr Finet was appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico which opened to great acclaim in 2008. Mr Finet has over 30 years of senior management experience in the hospitality industry, including General Manager roles with the Khalifa Group and over four years as General Manager of Le Prince Maurice Hotel in Mauritius. Commenting on the announcement, Christoph Mares, Director of Operations for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Europe, Middle East & Africa said; “I am delighted to announce that Patrick-Denis Finet will be taking the helm at our Marrakech property. Patrick has the sophistication and refined operational management style that will position Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech as the destination’s most luxurious hideaway”. About Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech, will be an intimate hideaway set amongst 53 hectares of lush palm grove in the Palmeraie region, surrounded by the Atlas Mountains. Modelled on traditional palaces and elegant Moroccan residences, the design of this 161-room resort and destination spa is the creation of American artist/designer, Stuart Church who has fashioned many luxurious private residences throughout Morocco. Riad-style accommodations are set around the hotel’s main oversized pool and offer spectacular views over the Atlas Mountains, the Palmeraie or the hotel’s verdant grounds. The 3,800 square meter Spa will focus on the holistic well-being of its guests with a wide range of life-enhancing signature programmes created exclusively by Mandarin Oriental as well as specifically developed treatments inspired by local Moroccan traditions and customs such as an extensive hammam. Surrounded by splendid architecture and interiors, with extensive terraces for al fresco dining, guests will have a choice of eight restaurants and bars offering fine dining including evolved Moroccan, Pan-Asian and European cuisine. Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech is located 20 minutes from the center of Marrakech and 30 minutes from the International Airport. About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 14 in The Americas and 11 in Europe and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 14 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties. Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com. For further information, please contact: Agency Contact Henrietta Carnegy (henrietta@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Katerina Panayotopoulou (katerina@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Corporate Office Jill Kluge (jillk@mohg.com) Group Communications – Global Tel: 020 7908 7810 Catherine Roberts (croberts@mohg.com) Group Communications - Europe Tel: 020 7908 7812 www.mandarinoriental.com