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Fairmont Reports Net income of $12.5 million for 1st Qtr;
Suspends Earnings and Revenue Forecasts for 2003
Hotel Operating Statistics
TORONTO, April 17, 2003 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("FHR" or the "Company") (TSX/NYSE: FHR) today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.

"Despite the current environment, we are pleased to report EBITDA(1) of $42.2 million, which met our expectations and represented an increase of 10.8% over the prior year," said William R. Fatt, chief executive officer of FHR. "Our owned portfolio continues to benefit from our strength in the leisure market and a considerable Canadian component. Favorable exchange rate movements also contributed to an improvement in results. On a comparable basis, revenue per available room ("RevPAR") for our owned portfolio was about flat, down 0.5%, and RevPAR at all of our Fairmont managed hotels declined 4.1%."

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                                                Three months ended
    (In millions except EPS amounts)                   March 31
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   2003        2002
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Operating Revenues(2)                      $  167.9    $  142.4
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    EBITDA                                         42.2        38.1
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    Net Income                                     12.5        13.6
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    Basic earnings per share                   $   0.16 $   0.17
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Continued Mr. Fatt, "The lodging industry is facing an exceptionally challenging environment. War in Iraq, weak U.S. and global economies, problems in the airline industry and severe acute respiratory syndrome have all combined to depress industry conditions. In March, we saw a noticeable deterioration in business once the war became imminent."

First Quarter Consolidated Results

Operating revenues(2) increased 17.9% to $167.9 million in 2003 and first quarter EBITDA improved 10.8% to $42.2 million from $38.1 million in 2002. This met management's EBITDA expectation for the quarter of $37.5 - $47.5 million. Real estate activities contributed $9.3 million in EBITDA in 2003 versus $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2002.

Net income was $12.5 million compared to $13.6 million in 2002 and earnings per share ("EPS") was $0.16 compared to $0.17 in 2002. Higher than expected gains from land sales helped EPS exceed management's expectation of $0.105 - $0.145.

First Quarter Hotel Ownership Operations

Revenues from hotel ownership improved 13.4% to $140.4 million compared to 2002. The acquisitions of The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii in December 2002 and The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston this February generated virtually all of this increase, as revenues from the remaining properties were comparable with 2002.

RevPAR was relatively flat at $115.25 compared to $115.83 in the first quarter of 2002, resulting from a 4.0% increase in average daily rate ("ADR") offset by a 2.6 point drop in occupancy. The Canadian owned hotels posted a RevPAR increase of 3.7%, driven by a 9.6% improvement in ADR notwithstanding a 3.5 point occupancy decline. RevPAR decreased by 2.8% at the U.S. and International comparable portfolio on reduced occupancy combined with a fairly flat ADR. Performance was supported by strength at The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui as well as favorable currency fluctuations that positively impacted the Canadian hotel results.

First Quarter Management Operations

Fairmont

Revenues under management of $309 million increased 8.8% over 2002, mainly from the addition of four new management contracts during the latter half of 2002. Management fee revenues increased to $10.4 million from $8.8 million in 2002, in line with the increase in revenues under management.

RevPAR was down 4.1% during the first quarter, resulting from a 2.6% improvement in ADR, which was offset by a 3.9 point occupancy decline. RevPAR was up 1.1% at Fairmont's Canadian comparable portfolio, largely due to a significant increase in ADR, offset by an occupancy decline. The U.S. and International portfolio experienced a RevPAR decline of 7.3% driven by decreases in both occupancy and ADR. Strong performance at The Fairmont Banff Springs and favorable currency fluctuations positively impacted operating statistics for FHR's Canadian properties.

Delta

In the first quarter of 2003, revenues under management increased 5.3% to $68 million resulting in management fee revenues rising to $3.1 million compared to $2.2 million in 2002. A one-time payment received relating to the termination of two management contracts in 2000 and 2001 also improved management revenues. During the quarter, RevPAR increased 11.2%, resulting from a 2.8 point improvement in occupancy and a 5.9% rise in ADR, which was driven by favorable currency fluctuations.

Capital Expenditures

Hotel related capital expenditures for the quarter totaled $15.8 million. Projects underway during the quarter included guestroom renovations at The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston and the ongoing construction of the meeting facility at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Over the past few years, FHR has invested significantly in its portfolio, including substantial capital investments in seven of its key properties. Attractive returns on the capital invested are expected to be achieved once the properties realize the full benefit of these improvements, which typically occurs two to three years after completion. FHR expects that total capital expenditures in 2003 will be in the range of $110-$120 million.

In the second quarter, FHR will begin a renovation program at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, which is expected to be completed in early 2004. Plans include refurbishments to the restaurants and public areas, the conversion of one floor to Fairmont Gold and the renovation of the resort's current spa. Also in May, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion will close for approximately six months to renovate the resort's guestrooms. In October, the final phase of guestroom renovations will begin at The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston and is expected to conclude in early 2004.

Corporate Activities

On March 4, FHR completed the sale of land in Vancouver's Coal Harbour to the province of British Columbia, for the expansion of the city's Convention & Exhibition Centre. The selling price for the land was approximately $18.6 million. FHR received gross proceeds of about $13.9 million for its 75% interest in the land. This real estate sale was incorporated in the Company's full-year earnings guidance provided in January.

On February 14, FHR completed a three-year, $120 million financing secured by The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui. The proceeds were used to repay existing bank debt.

On February 4, FHR acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston from entities controlled by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. One million common shares were issued to satisfy in part the Company's obligation under the agreement. FHR assumed approximately $64.5 million of secured debt on the hotel.

The Company has the capacity to repurchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares in the twelve-month period ending October 2, 2003. During the quarter, FHR repurchased 249,400 shares for a total cost of $5.0 million. No shares were repurchased in the fourth quarter of 2002.

Outlook

Commented Mr. Fatt, "The current operating environment remains a challenge due to the war in Iraq, a weak U.S. economy and the recent concerns about severe acute respiratory syndrome. Given the uncertainty of the impact these factors will have on our business in the near-term, we are suspending our quarterly and full-year guidance. We expect to resume providing earnings estimates as soon as conditions stabilize."

"We continue to believe that we will outperform the industry in 2003. We have invested heavily in many of our world-class properties and as a result, our unique collection is in the best physical condition ever," said Mr. Fatt. "Our strong balance sheet provides financial strength during this challenging time and gives us the capability to grow should the right opportunities present themselves. These competitive advantages, combined with a good control of operating expenses, position us well to withstand the current environment and benefit from a rebound in the industry."
 

    
                                        Three months ended
                                             March 31
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                                         2003         2002      Variance
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    OWNED
    HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR                          $  115.25 $  115.83    (0.5%)
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      ADR                                196.12       188.61     4.0%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy                           58.8%        61.4%    (2.6 points)
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    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Canada
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR                          $   86.27 $   83.20     3.7%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR                                141.25       128.85     9.6%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy                           61.1%        64.6%    (3.5 points)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    U.S. and International
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR                          $  141.38 $  145.43    (2.8%)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR                                249.42       248.42     0.4%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy                           56.7%        58.5%    (1.8 points)
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    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    FAIRMONT
    MANAGED HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR                          $   91.97 $   95.88    (4.1%)
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      ADR                                163.83       159.68     2.6%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy                           56.1%        60.0%    (3.9 points)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Canada
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR                          $   66.42 $   65.72     1.1%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR                                119.37       109.54     9.0%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy                           55.6%        60.0%    (4.4 points)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    U.S. and International
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR                          $  120.51 $  130.03    (7.3%)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR                                212.56       216.34    (1.7%)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy                           56.7%        60.1%    (3.4 points)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    DELTA MANAGED
    HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR                          $   47.52 $   42.74    11.2%
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      ADR                                 82.25        77.70     5.9%
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      Occupancy                           57.8%        55.0%     2.8 points
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Comparable hotels and resorts are considered to be properties that were fully open under FHR management for at least the entire current and prior period. Comparable hotels and resorts statistics exclude properties under major renovation that would have a significant adverse effect on the properties' primary operations. No hotels were excluded due to the impact of major renovations.
    1.  EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, amortization,
        other income and expenses and reorganization and corporate expenses.
        Income from investments and other is included in EBITDA. Management
        considers EBITDA to be a meaningful indicator of hotel operations,
        however, it is not a defined measure of operating performance under
        Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). FHR's
        calculation of EBITDA may be different than the calculation used by
        other entities.

    2.  Operating revenues are defined as revenues before other revenues from
        managed and franchised properties. Other revenues from managed and
        franchised properties consist of the recovery of expenditures made on
        behalf of such properties primarily for marketing and reservation
        services as specified in the management and franchise agreements. As
        such, management considers operating revenues to be a more meaningful
        indicator of its operations, however, it is not a defined measure of
        operating performance under Canadian GAAP. FHR's calculation of
        operating revenues may be different than calculations used by other
        entities.
 
 

                       Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
                         Consolidated Balance Sheets
                    (Stated in millions of U.S. dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                   ASSETS
 

                                                     March 31 December 31
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Current assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                     $     50.3    $     49.0
      Accounts receivable                                 57.7          47.0
      Inventory                                           13.6          12.5
      Prepaid expenses and other                          12.5          10.9
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                         134.1         119.4
    Investments in partnerships and
     corporations (note 3)                                49.0          68.9

    Investment in Legacy Hotels Real
     Estate Investment Trust                              97.8          96.4

    Non-hotel real estate                                 88.0          88.8

    Property and equipment                             1,577.6       1,441.1

    Goodwill                                             126.1         123.0

    Intangible assets                                    205.2         201.7

    Other assets and deferred charges                     85.2          83.7
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                    $  2,363.0    $  2,223.0
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                   ------------  ------------
 

                                 LIABILITIES

    Current liabilities
      Accounts payable and accrued liabilities      $    105.5    $    102.7
      Taxes payable                                        9.4           5.3
      Dividends payable                                      -           2.4
      Current portion of long-term debt                   73.5          72.3
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                         188.4         182.7

    Long-term debt                                       536.5         463.2

    Other liabilities                                     85.9          81.4

    Future income taxes                                   99.1          96.4
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                         909.9         823.7
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Shareholders' equity (note 4)                      1,453.1       1,399.3
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                    $  2,363.0    $  2,223.0
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                   ------------  ------------
 
 

                       Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
                      Consolidated Statements of Income
                    (Stated in millions of U.S. dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                       Three Months ended
                                                            March 31
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Revenues
      Hotel ownership operations                    $    140.4    $    123.8
      Management operations                                8.6           6.3
      Real estate activities                              18.9          12.3
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Operating revenues                                   167.9         142.4
      Other revenues from managed and
       franchised properties                               7.0           6.6
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                         174.9         149.0

    Expenses
      Hotel ownership operations                         105.5          84.7
      Management operations                                3.9           4.4
      Real estate activities                               9.6          11.8
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Operating expenses                                   119.0         100.9
      Other expenses from managed and
       franchised properties                               7.0           6.6
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                         126.0         107.5
    Income (loss) from investments and other              (6.7)         (3.4)
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Operating income before undernoted items              42.2          38.1

    Amortization                                          16.3          13.7
    Other (income) expenses, net                             -          (6.7)
    Reorganization and corporate expenses                    -          (0.2)
    Interest expense, net                                  5.9           4.5
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Income before income tax expense and
     non-controlling interest                             20.0          26.8
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Income tax expense
      Current                                              5.3           4.2
      Future                                               2.2           8.8
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                           7.5          13.0
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Non-controlling interest                                 -           0.2
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Net income                                      $     12.5    $     13.6
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Weighted average number of common shares
     outstanding (in millions) (note 4)
      Basic                                               79.3          78.6
      Diluted                                             80.0          80.0

    Basic earnings per common share                 $     0.16 $     0.17
    Diluted earnings per common share               $     0.16 $     0.17
 
 
 

                       Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
                    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                    (Stated in millions of U.S. dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                      Three Months ended
                                                            March 31
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------
    Cash provided by (used in)

    Operating activities
    Net income                                      $     12.5    $     13.6
    Items not affecting cash
      Amortization of property and equipment              15.6          13.1
      Amortization of intangible assets                    0.7           0.6
      (Income) loss from investments and other             6.7           3.4
      Future income taxes                                  2.2           8.8
      Non-controlling interest                               -           0.2
      Other                                                2.7          (5.2)
    Change in non-hotel real estate                        7.4           8.3
    Changes in non-cash working capital items
     (note 5)                                            (11.7)         (8.1)
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                          36.1          34.7
                                                   ------------  ------------
    Investing activities
    Additions to property and equipment                  (15.8)        (31.2)
    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (note 3)            6.0             -
    Investments in partnerships and corporations          (0.1)            -
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                          (9.9)        (31.2)
                                                   ------------  ------------
    Financing activities
    Issuance of long-term debt                           123.5          39.0
    Repayment of long-term debt                         (142.5)        (23.4)
    Issuance of common shares                                -           0.4
    Repurchase of common shares                           (5.0)         (0.7)
    Dividends paid                                        (2.4)         (1.6)
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                         (26.4)         13.7
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                1.5          (1.4)
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Increase in cash                                       1.3          15.8

    Cash - beginning of period                            49.0          52.7
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Cash  - end of period                           $     50.3    $     68.5
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                   ------------  ------------
 
 

                       Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
           Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings (Deficit)
                    (Stated in millions of U.S. dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)
 

                                                       Three Months ended
                                                            March 31
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------
 

    Balance - Beginning of period                   $     38.5    $    (19.6)

    Net income                                            12.5          13.6
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                          51.0          (6.0)

    Repurchase of common shares (note 4)                  (1.2)            -
                                                   ------------  ------------

    Balance - End of period                         $     49.8    $     (6.0)
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                   ------------  ------------
 
 

                       Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
                 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                    (Stated in millions of U.S. dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)

    1.  Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("FHR") has operated and owned hotels
        and resorts for 115 years and currently manages properties
        principally under the Fairmont and Delta brands. At March 31, 2003,
        FHR managed 80 luxury and first-class hotels. FHR owns 83.5% of
        Fairmont Hotels Inc. ("Fairmont"), which at March 31, 2003, managed
        41 luxury Fairmont branded properties in major city centers and key
        resort destinations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico,
        Bermuda, Barbados and the United Arab Emirates. Delta Hotels Limited
        ("Delta"), a wholly owned subsidiary of FHR, managed or franchised 39
        Canadian hotels and resorts at March 31, 2003.

        In addition to hotel and resort management, at March 31, 2003, FHR
        had hotel ownership interests ranging from approximately 20% to 100%
        in 23 properties, located in Canada, the United States, Mexico,
        Bermuda and Barbados. FHR also has an approximate 35% equity interest
        in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust ("Legacy"), which owns
        22 hotels and resorts across Canada and one in the United States. FHR
        also owns real estate properties that are suitable for either
        commercial or residential development.

        Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 are not necessarily
        indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year due
        to seasonal and short-term variations. Revenues are typically higher
        in the second and third quarters versus the first and fourth quarters
        of the year in contrast to fixed costs such as amortization and
        interest, which are not significantly impacted by seasonal or short-
        term variations.
 

    2.  These interim consolidated financial statements do not include all
        disclosures as required by Canadian generally accepted accounting
        principles for annual consolidated financial statements and should be
        read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
        statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 presented in the
        annual report. The accounting policies used in the preparation of
        these interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with
        the accounting policies used in the December 31, 2002 audited
        consolidated financial statements, except as discussed below.

        Long-lived assets

        Effective January 1, 2003, FHR adopted the new recommendations of The
        Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants ("CICA") with respect to
        accounting for the impairment of long-lived assets. This standard
        requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever
        events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
        of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped at
        the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely
        independent, when testing for and measuring impairment. Under the new
        standard, a two-step process will determine the impairment of long-
        lived assets held for use, with the first step determining when
        impairment is recognized and the second step measuring the amount of
        the impairment. Impairment losses will be recognized when the
        carrying amount of long-lived assets exceeds the sum of the
        undiscounted cash flows expected to result from their use and
        eventual disposition and will be measured as the amount by which the
        long-lived asset's carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Adoption
        of this new standard did not have an impact on FHR's financial
        position, results of operations or cash flows.

        Also effective January 1, 2003, FHR adopted the new CICA
        recommendations relating to the disposal of long-lived assets and
        discontinued operations. Subject to certain criteria, long-lived
        assets and any associated assets or liabilities that management
        expects to dispose of by sale will now be classified as held for
        sale. The related results of operations from these assets classified
        as held for sale will be reported in discontinued operations if
        certain criteria are met, with reclassification of prior year's
        related operating results. Assets to be disposed of are reported at
        the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
        Adoption of this new standard did not have an impact on FHR's
        financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 

    3.  Acquisition

        In February 2003, FHR acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in
        The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston from entities controlled by Prince
        Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The total
        purchase price for 100% of The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston,
        including the 50% already owned, was approximately $117.0 and was
        satisfied by the issuance of one million common shares at a fair
        market value of $21.49 per share, the assumption of a mortgage at
        $64.5 and cash paid of $30.7. FHR purchased the initial 50% equity
        interest in the hotel in July 2001 for cash. The acquisition was
        accounted for using the step purchase method, and 100% of the results
        of the hotel have been included in the consolidated statements of
        income from February 10, 2003. Certain acquisition costs have been
        estimated in the purchase price equation and have not yet been
        finalized. The mortgage is secured by substantially all assets and an
        assignment of auxiliary rents of The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, is
        due March 1, 2006 and bears interest at floating rates based on LIBOR
        plus 225 basis points. In order to hedge against exposures to
        increases in interest rates, FHR has entered into an interest rate
        hedge to cap the LIBOR rate at 6.5%.

        The total cost of the hotel, including the 50% interest already
        owned, acquisition costs of $0.5 less cash acquired of $14.8, has
        been allocated to the tangible assets acquired and liabilities
        assumed on the basis of their respective estimated fair values on the
        acquisition date, as follows:

              Land                                                $     25.1
              Building                                                  77.8
              Furniture, fixtures and equipment                          2.5
              Long-term debt                                           (64.5)
              Current assets                                             3.2
              Current liabilities                                       (6.8)
                                                                 ------------
                                                                  $     37.3
                                                                 ------------
 

    4.  Shareholders' equity
 

                                                     March 31,   December 31,
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------

        Common shares                               $  1,208.8    $  1,191.5
        Contributed surplus                              141.9         141.9
        Foreign currency translation adjustments          52.6          27.4
        Retained earnings                                 49.8          38.5
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                    $  1,453.1    $  1,399.3
                                                   ------------  ------------

        The diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is
        calculated as follows:

                                                       Three Months ended
                                                            March 31
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------
                                                          (in millions)

        Weighted-average number of common
         shares outstanding - basic                       79.3          78.6
        Stock options                                      0.7           1.4
                                                   ------------  ------------

        Weighted-average number of common
         shares outstanding - diluted                     80.0          80.0
                                                   ------------  ------------

        Under a normal course issuer bid, FHR may repurchase for cancellation
        up to approximately 7.8 million or 10% of its outstanding common
        shares. The amounts and timing of repurchases are at FHR's discretion
        and, under the current program, can be made until October 2, 2003.
        During the three months ended March 31, 2003, FHR repurchased 249,400
        shares for total consideration of $5.0, of which, $3.8 was charged to
        common shares, and $1.2 was charged to retained earnings. During the
        three months ended March 31, 2003, FHR issued 1,950 shares pursuant
        to the Key Employee Stock Option Plan ("KESOP"). At March 31, 2003,
        79,532,172 common shares were outstanding (2002 - 78,622,459).

        During the three months ended March 31, 2003, no stock options were
        granted. Assuming FHR elected to recognize the cost of its stock-
        based compensation based on the estimated fair value of stock options
        granted after January 1, 2002, net income and basic and diluted
        earnings per share would have been:

                                                       Three Months ended
                                                            March 31
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------
 

        Reported net income                         $     12.5    $     13.6
        Net income assuming fair value
         method used                                $     12.3    $     13.6

        Assuming fair value method used
        Basic earnings per share                    $     0.16 $     0.17
        Diluted earnings per share                  $     0.15 $     0.17
 

    5.  Changes in non-cash working capital:

                                                       Three months ended
                                                            March 31
                                                       2003          2002
                                                   ------------  ------------
        Decrease (increase) in current assets
        Accounts receivable                         $     (9.7)   $     (5.8)
        Inventory                                         (0.8)          0.3
        Prepaid expenses and other                        (0.9)         (2.7)

        Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
        Accounts payable and accrued liabilities          (3.0)          0.7
        Taxes payable                                      2.7          (0.6)
                                                   ------------  ------------

                                                    $    (11.7)   $     (8.1)
                                                   ------------  ------------
 

    6.  In February 2003, FHR completed a $120.0 financing secured by
        substantially all assets and an assignment of auxiliary rents of The
        Fairmont Kea Lani Maui. The mortgage is due March 1, 2006 and bears
        interest at the greater of 4.25% and LIBOR plus 310 basis points. In
        order to hedge against exposures to increases in interest rates, FHR
        has entered into an interest rate hedge to cap the LIBOR rate at
        9.0%.
 

    7.  Certain of the prior period figures have been reclassified to conform
        with the presentation adopted for 2003.
 

    8.  Guarantees

        Significant guarantees that have been provided to third parties
        include the following:

        Debt guarantees
        FHR has provided guarantees totalling $10.6 million related to debts
        incurred by hotels in which it holds a minority equity interest. In
        the event that one of these hotels fails to meet certain financial
        obligations, the lenders may draw upon these guarantees. The term of
        these guarantees is equal to the term of the related debts, which are
        all due on demand. FHR has collateral security on the underlying
        hotel assets if the guarantees are drawn upon. No amount has been
        recorded in the financial statements for amounts owing under these
        guarantees.

        Business dispositions
        In the sale of all or a part of a business, we may agree to indemnify
        against claims for FHR's past business practices in the areas of tax
        and environmental matters. The term of such indemnification is
        subject to certain actions that are under the control of the acquirer
        and the amount of the indemnification is not limited. The nature of
        these indemnification agreements prevents us from estimating the
        maximum potential liability we could be required to pay to counter
        parties. FHR has accruals in its financial statements of
        approximately $31 million related to potential claims under the
        indemnifications.

        Director and officer indemnification agreements
        FHR has entered into indemnification agreements with its current and
        former directors and officers to indemnify them, to the extent
        permitted by law, against any and all charges, costs, expenses,
        amounts paid in settlement and damages incurred by the directors and
        officers as a result of any lawsuit or any other judicial,
        administrative or investigative proceeding in which the directors and
        officers are sued as a result of their service. These indemnification
        claims will be subject to any statutory or other legal limitation
        period. The nature of the indemnification agreements prevents FHR
        from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount it
        could be required to pay to counter parties. FHR has purchased
        directors' and officers' liability insurance. No amount has been
        recorded in the financial statements with respect to these
        indemnification agreements.

        Other indemnification agreements
        In the normal course of operations, FHR may provide indemnification
        agreements, other than those listed above, to counterparties that
        would require FHR to compensate them for costs incurred as a result
        of changes in laws and regulations or as a result of litigation
        claims or statutory sanctions that may be suffered by the
        counterparty as a consequence of the transaction. The terms of these
        indemnification agreements will vary based upon the contract. The
        nature of the indemnification agreements prevents FHR from making a
        reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount it could be
        required to pay to counter parties. No amount has been recorded in
        the financial statements with respect to these indemnification
        agreements.
 

    9.  Segmented Information

        FHR has five reportable operating segments in two core business
        activities, ownership and management operations. The segments are
        hotel ownership, investment in Legacy, real estate activities,
        Fairmont and Delta. Hotel ownership consists of real estate interests
        ranging from approximately 20% to 100% in 23 properties. The
        investment in Legacy consists of an approximate 35% equity interest
        in Legacy, which owns 22 hotels and resorts across Canada and one in
        the United States. Real estate activities consists primarily of two
        large undeveloped land blocks in Toronto and Vancouver. Fairmont is a
        North American luxury hotel and resort management company and Delta
        is a Canadian first-class hotel and resort management company.

        The performance of all segments is evaluated primarily on earnings
        before interest taxes and amortization ("EBITDA"), which is defined
        as income before interest, taxes, amortization, other income and
        expenses and reorganization and corporate expenses. It includes
        income from investments and other. Amortization, other income and
        expenses, reorganization and corporate expenses, interest and income
        taxes are not allocated to the individual segments. All transactions
        among operating segments are conducted at fair market value.

        The following tables present revenues, EBITDA, total assets and
        capital expenditures for FHR's reportable segments:
 

                              Three Months ended March 31, 2003
                  -----------------------------------------------------------
                           Ownership            Management
                  --------------------------- --------------
                                                              Inter-
                                       Real                  segment
                     Hotel            estate   Fair-         Elimina-
                  Ownership Legacy activities  mont   Delta  tion (a)  Total
                  --------- ------- --------- ------ ------- ------- --------

        Operating
         revenues   $ 140.4 $     - $  18.9 $  10.4 $   3.1 $  (4.9) $ 167.9
        Other
         revenues
         from
         managed and
         franchised
         properties       -       -       -     4.8     2.2       -      7.0
                                                                     --------
                                                                       174.9
        Income
         (loss) from
         investments
         and other     (0.4)   (6.3)      -       -       -       -     (6.7)
        EBITDA         29.6    (6.3)    9.3     7.1     2.5       -     42.2
        Total
         assets (b) 1,983.5    97.8    89.8   328.6    69.5  (206.2) 2,363.0
        Capital
         expen-
         ditures       15.6       -       -     0.2       -       -     15.8
 

                             Three Months ended March 31, 2002
                  -----------------------------------------------------------
                           Ownership            Management
                  --------------------------- --------------
                                                              Inter-
                                       Real                  segment
                     Hotel            estate   Fair-         Elimina-
                  Ownership Legacy activities  mont   Delta  tion (a)  Total
                  --------- ------- --------- ------ ------- ------- --------

        Operating
         revenues   $ 123.8 $     - $  12.3     8.8     2.2 $  (4.7) $ 142.4
        Other
         revenues
         from
         managed and
         franchised
         properties       -       -       -     4.7     1.9       -      6.6
                                                                     --------
                                                                       149.0
        Income (loss)
         from
         investments
         and other      1.1    (4.5)      -       -       -       -     (3.4)
        EBITDA         35.5    (4.5)    0.5     5.2     1.4       -     38.1
        Total
         assets (b) 1,734.4    54.0    89.9   195.9    71.2  (225.7) 1,919.7
        Capital
         expen-
         ditures       29.9       -       -     1.3       -       -     31.2

        (a) Revenues represent management fees that are charged by Fairmont
            of $4.8 (2002 - $4.6) and Delta of $0.1 (2002 - $0.1) to the
            hotel ownership operations, which are eliminated on
            consolidation. Total assets represent the elimination of
            intersegment loans net of corporate assets.
        (b) Hotel ownership assets include $35.7 (2002 - $58.3) of
            investments accounted for using the equity method.

FHR is one of North America's leading owner/operators of luxury hotels and resorts. FHR's managed portfolio consists of 80 luxury and first-class properties with more than 31,000 guestrooms in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados and the United Arab Emirates. It holds an 83.5% controlling interest in Fairmont, North America's largest luxury hotel management company. Fairmont manages 41 distinctive city center and resort hotels such as The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac and The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. FHR also holds a 100% interest in Delta Hotels, Canada's largest first class hotel management company, which manages and franchises a portfolio of 38 city center and resort properties in Canada. In addition to hotel management, FHR holds real estate interests in 24 properties, two large undeveloped land blocks and an approximate 35% investment interest in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust, which owns 23 properties.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating, but not limited to, FHR's operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. 


 
Contact:

M. Jerry Patava
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (416) 874-2450
www.fairmont.com



 
Also See: Fairmont Posts Fourth Quarter Net Income of $11 million; Aided by Balanced Customer Mix and Geographical Diversity / Jan 2003
Fairmont Reports 3rd Qtr RevPAR Up 5.4% in Canada; US Declines 1% Compared to 2001 / Hotel
Operating Statistics / Oct 2002


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