Released on: August 27, 2008, 11:16 pm

Press Release Author: Raffles Hotels and Resorts

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Raffles Cabo San Cristobal scheduled to open in 2011

Press Release Body: SINGAPORE, 25 August, 2008 - Raffles Hotels & Resorts has
announced that it will manage a new resort at Cabo San Cristobal in Los Cabos,
Mexico. Cabo San Cristobal is located along Mexico's coastline, about a 2-½-hour
flight from Los Angeles, and features stunning scenery, pristine beaches and
exceptional weather all year long. Raffles Cabo San Cristobal will be spread over 30
hectares of beachfront property, offering residents breathtaking views of the
Pacific Ocean. The resort will feature 130 elegantly appointed rooms and suites,
each one exuding the luxury and residential charm that Raffles is renowned for, and
a range of exquisite dining and bar options for celebrated dining. State-of-the-art
meeting facilities will make Raffles Cabo San Cristobal a splendid destination for
executive retreats and corporate incentive programmes.

Residents seeking an enchanting spa experience can look forward to pampering
treatments at a spacious RafflesAmrita Spa, a signature component at all Raffles
hotels and resorts. At Raffles Canouan Island, The Grenadines, RafflesAmrita Spa has
been acknowledged 'Best of the Best Spas' by The Robb Report.

Residents at Raffles Cabo San Cristobal will have an exceptional selection of
leisure activities at their doorstep, including golf, scuba-diving, snorkeling,
romantic sunset cruises, as well as some of the best sports fishing in the world.
The resort is only a short drive from the town of Cabo San Lucas, which is renowned
for offering amongst other attractions, spectacular whale-watching opportunities
when massive gray whales from the Bering Sea in Alaska return to the warm waters of
Southern Baja California. The area also plays host to some of the world's most
prominent sport fishing events, including Bisbee's Black & Blue Fishing Tournament
and the Los Cabos Offshore Fishing Tournament.

Raffles Cabo San Cristobal is a short distance from Los Cabos International Airport,
which is served by several international airlines, including American Airlines,
United Airlines and Continental Airlines offering flights from North American
gateway cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City.

Said Albert Maes, Managing Director, Cabo San Cristobal Resorts, "The name Raffles
enjoys tremendous recognition within the niche luxury segment and we are very
pleased to be introducing this prestigious brand to Mexico. We look forward to
working with Raffles Hotels & Resorts on this project."

Diana Ee-Tan, President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, commented, "Los Cabos is one of
the fastest growing resort destinations in Mexico, favoured by affluent travellers.
We are delighted to be part of this growth and are extremely gratified Raffles has
been entrusted with managing this luxurious resort in this renowned leisure
destination."

ABOUT LOS CABOS
Los Cabos is a municipality located at the southern tip of Mexico\'s Baja California
Peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur. It encompasses the towns of Cabo San
Cristobal, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. For decades, Cabo San Lucas'
legendary 'Marlin Alley' has lured sport fishing aficionados and celebrities; today
the city has grown to become a bustling hub for cruise ships, golfers and fans of
water sports. Cabo San Cristobal is only about 11 km from Cabo San Lucas, a short
drive away.


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Contact Details: Vivian Koh Manager, PR & Communications Director,
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Tel: (65) 6496-1145
Fax : (65) 6339-1713
Email: vivian.koh@raffles.com