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· June 10, 2003 ·


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· Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts announces "Wednesday Web Weekends": Weekends Start Wednesday at Solmelia.com
MIAMI - Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts has created a new online program named "Wednesday Web Weekends" providing exclusive rates for hotels for the following weekend every Wednesday afternoon on the company website. This original program is aimed at travelers seeking unbeatable last minute deals at Sol Melia hotels and becomes available starting Wednesday, June 11 through www.solmelia.com.

The new section on the www.solmelia.com website will only be available Wednesday to Sunday and visitors can check real-time hotel availability for last minute weekend stays. "Wednesday Web Weekends" provides special discounted last minute weekend rates as well as an online best rate guarantee.

"Wednesday Web Weekends" is a groundbreaking last minute weekend program in the hotel industry and is expected to further Sol Melia's aims to diversify its distribution channels and promote the use of new technology, in line with the objectives pursued over recent years.

The Sol Melia website at solmelia.com provides visitors with a secure environment in which to make their bookings at Melia, Tryp, Sol and Paradisus worldwide. The website provides services in English, Spanish and German, personalizing its special offers for each visitor and offering additional information on destinations, special offers and promotions.

At www.solmelia.com visitors may check information or make their bookings 24/7 from wherever they happen to be, making it a highly efficient distribution channel for Sol Melia, and further promoting a strategy, which aims to provide superior customer service assisted by the use of the latest technology. Solmelia.com also offers website users the lowest online rate guarantee and will refund the difference if a lower rate is found online.

Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's most successful hotel companies with its four brands - Melia Hotels, Tryp Hotels, Sol Hotels and Paradisus Resorts - with more than 350 hotels in more than 30 countries worldwide. Sol Melia's 2003/2004 expansion plans include new properties in Brazil, Puerto Rico, Mexico and throughout Asia Pacific and Europe.

Individual reservations can be made through a travel consultant or by calling toll-free:
1-800-336-3542. Group reservations can be made through a professional meeting and incentive planner or through Sol Melia's group desk (CIMAS) by calling 1-888-336-3542 or via e-mail: Cimas@sol-group.com. Hotel information can also be obtained by accessing www.solmelia.com.


Media Contact:
Michelle Richmond
305-350-9828 ext. 115
micheller@sol-group.com

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