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Fairmont Reports a Loss of $4 million for the Quarter
Ended Dec. 31, 2004 Compared with Loss of
$13.5 million for the 4th Qtr in 2003; 
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Comparable Owned Hotel RevPar Increases 17.9% in the Fourth Quarter
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TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2005 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("FHR" or the "Company") (TSX/NYSE: FHR) today announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004 (see Other Matters). These financial results have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.

Fourth Quarter 2004 Highlights

  • Operating revenues(1) improved 14% to $156 million.
  • EBITDA(2) increased sharply to $21 million compared to $10 million for same period in 2003.
  • Revenue per available room ("RevPAR") for the comparable owned portfolio improved 17.9%. Occupancy improved 6.0 points (11.9%) and average daily rate ("ADR") increased 5.4%.
  • Acquired the Monte Carlo Grand Hotel, in a joint venture with Kingdom Hotels International ("Kingdom") and Bank of Scotland Corporate.
"During the fourth quarter, we were very pleased with our hotel operating performance. Our Canadian properties experienced a solid rebound over last year and our U.S. and International hotels continue to produce considerable RevPAR growth driven by both occupancy and rate increases in most markets," said William R. Fatt, FHR's Chief Executive Officer. "Our full-year 2004 EBITDA of $181 million includes $6 million from real estate activities and an unanticipated $3 million charge related to stock appreciation rights issued prior to the 2001 reorganization of Canadian Pacific Ltd, which increased as a result of the fourth quarter rise in the stock price of FHR and the predecessor companies."

"Looking forward to 2005 we are excited about the opportunity for our recently renovated portfolio to benefit from improving business conditions and expect robust growth of approximately 23% over our 2004 comparable EBITDA," commented Mr. Fatt. "Additionally, we are increasing our focus on hastening the growth of the Fairmont brand through portfolio expansion. By leveraging the strength of our balance sheet and our growing number of capital partners, we are poised for an exciting year ahead."

Fourth Quarter Ownership Operations

Fourth quarter revenues from hotel ownership improved 13% to $138 million. The Canadian properties experienced revenue improvement of 20% over the prior year. In particular, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise enjoyed considerable revenue growth, largely as a result of continued strength in Asian tour business and from the addition of the resort's new guestrooms and meeting facilities. Excluding the two resorts sold in the third quarter and The Fairmont Southampton, which was closed for hurricane repairs during the fourth quarter of 2003, U.S. and International hotel revenues were up 20%. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii and the Mexican properties contributed most significantly to this improvement.

RevPAR for the comparable owned portfolio increased 17.9% in the fourth quarter, resulting from the combination of a 6.0 point improvement in occupancy and a 5.4% increase in ADR. The U.S. and International owned comparable portfolio enjoyed solid leisure demand, which drove both occupancy and ADR and resulted in a robust 19.7% RevPAR increase. ADR growth at most of the Canadian owned hotels generated a RevPAR improvement of 16.1%. When compared to the fourth quarter of 2003, the average Canadian dollar exchange rate for the quarter appreciated approximately 7% against the U.S. dollar. Adjusting for the foreign exchange impact, RevPAR for the Canadian portfolio was up approximately 8%.

FHR's investment in Legacy generated an equity loss of $2 million, compared to an equity loss of $4 million in the same period last year.

2004 fourth quarter real estate activities generated primarily by Fairmont Heritage Place, FHR's vacation ownership business, produced $5 million in revenues and a $2 million loss to EBITDA. The loss was greater than anticipated as the early phases of our vacation ownership project in Acapulco are absorbing the majority of the initial common costs. Real estate activities for the same period in 2003 generated $5 million in revenues and a $3 million loss to EBITDA.

Fourth Quarter Management Operations

Fairmont

Revenues under management of $430 million increased 21% over 2003. Improved operating results and the addition of The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club contributed to this increase. Management fee revenues were up 27% to $14 million, commensurate with the increase in revenues under management and improvement in incentives fees.

For the Fairmont comparable managed portfolio, RevPAR increased 12.9% to $112.95. RevPAR for the U.S. and International portfolio showed solid improvement with RevPAR up 12.7%, resulting from a 5.5% increase in ADR combined with an occupancy gain of 3.9 points. The Canadian comparable portfolio reported a 13.7% RevPAR improvement, driven primarily by increases in ADR of 11.5% and occupancy of 1.2 points. Adjusting for the foreign exchange impact, RevPAR at the Canadian portfolio was up approximately 6% over 2003.

Delta

In the fourth quarter, Delta's revenues under management increased 21% to $100 million, partially due to the quarter over quarter appreciation of the Canadian dollar. Management fee revenues of $3 million were flat compared to the same period in 2003. During the quarter, RevPAR increased 12.4% resulting from an 8.8% ADR increase and a 1.9 point improvement in occupancy. Adjusting for the foreign exchange impact, RevPAR was up approximately 4%.

Fourth Quarter Consolidated Results

Fourth quarter 2004 EBITDA was $21 million compared to $10 million for the same period in 2003. The 2003 fourth quarter includes $5 million in EBITDA contribution from the two resorts sold in the third quarter and a $2 million provision taken in 2003 related to hurricane damage in Bermuda.

General and administrative expenses for the 2004 fourth quarter include a $3 million ($0.02 per share) charge relating to stock appreciation rights. These stock appreciation rights were granted to certain former Canadian Pacific Limited employees prior to the 2001 reorganization and continue to be an obligation of FHR. The rapid increase in share price of FHR and Encana Corporation during the fourth quarter of 2004 gave rise to this unexpected incentive compensation charge.

FHR's fourth quarter 2004 net loss improved to $4 million (diluted loss per share of $0.06), compared to the prior year's loss of $14 million (diluted loss per share of $0.17).

Year-end Consolidated Results

For the year ended December 31, 2004, operating revenues increased 11% to $731 million from $659 million in the prior year, despite the lost revenues from the two hotel sales in 2004. All owned properties contributed to this growth led by The Fairmont Southampton, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. EBITDA for the year of $181 million was up 27% from $142 million in 2003.

Equity losses generated from FHR's investment in Legacy were $2 million compared to equity losses of $9 million in 2003. Legacy's portfolio continues to benefit from improving travel demand to its portfolio following the unanticipated events of 2003.

Revenues from real estate activities were $31 million compared to $36 million in 2003. In 2004, FHR disposed of two land holdings resulting in revenues of $15 million. FHR's vacation ownership business contributed the balance of the revenues. EBITDA from real estate activities was $6 million compared to $10 million in the prior year.

2004 general and administrative expenses were $30 million compared to $17 million in 2003. In 2004 the Company experienced higher corporate overhead costs relating to public company regulatory requirements under the Sarbanes- Oxley Act, incentive compensation issued to Fairmont employees in lieu of stock options and stock appreciation rights issued by the predecessor company. Furthermore, the year over year appreciation of the Canadian dollar had an impact on expenses, the majority of which are incurred in Canadian dollars.

Net income of $156 million (diluted EPS of $1.97) includes a $76 million net gain from the two hotel sales ($0.95 per share) and a $28 million gain from the sale of Legacy units ($0.35 per share). 2003 net income of $51 million included a $24 million ($0.31 per share) income tax recovery from a favorable tax reassessment offset by a $9 million ($0.11 per share) provision for hurricane damage. Excluding these unusual items, 2004 net income for the year was ahead of last year by approximately 50%.

Capital Expenditures

Hotel related capital expenditures for the quarter totaled $19 million and $77 million for the year. After five years of extensive capital investment, FHR has completed all of its major renovation plans. As a result, the Company expects its 2005 hotel related capital budget to be more modest, likely in the range of approximately $55 - $65 million.

Announcements and Corporate Activities

In the fourth quarter of 2004, FHR entered into a European focused joint venture with two of its strategic partners, Kingdom and Bank of Scotland Corporate, a division of HBOS plc. The first investment of the joint venture was the purchase of the Monte Carlo Grand Hotel in Monaco. The acquisition closed in December 2004 and the property will be flagged "The Fairmont Monte Carlo" in March 2005.

FHR appointed Michael F. Glennie as Executive Vice President, Real Estate. Mr. Glennie will be responsible for maximizing earnings and opportunities for the Company's owned hotels and resorts as well as other real estate holdings.

During the quarter, FHR repurchased 1.1 million shares under its normal course issuer bid at a total cost of $33 million. In 2004, the Company repurchased 3.0 million shares or approximately 3.8% of its outstanding shares for a total cost of $85 million.

FHR announced on January 19, 2005, that it has assumed management of The Savoy Hotel, one of London's most-recognized luxury hotel properties. The hotel will be known as "The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel".

On January 19, 2005, FHR also announced the appointment of John Carnella as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2005. Mr. Carnella brings over 16 years of finance, capital markets and real estate investment experience to this position. Most recently he served as Senior Vice President Finance and Treasurer of Host Marriott Corporation.

Outlook

"Consumer economic indicators for the year ahead are positive, which should continue to bode well for leisure travel and in particular the luxury segment. While anticipating significant growth overall, we expect stronger operating performance from our U.S. portfolio as our Canadian portfolio will be partially affected by the strong Canadian dollar," said Mr. Fatt.

The Company's guidance for the full-year 2005 is as follows:

               (In millions)                    2005 Guidance

               EBITDA                         $185 - $195

               Net Income                    $58 - $65

               Diluted earnings per share(4)  $0.79 - $0.87

The expected improvement in hotel operations will be somewhat offset by an increase in development costs and incentive compensation costs, as the Company plans to invest in additional development resources to drive the expansion of its management portfolio and has largely discontinued its issuance of stock options.

The 2005 guidance does not include any real estate gains and general and administrative expenses for the full year are expected to represent about 5% - 7% of total operating expenses for 2005. FHR has assumed a 2005 full-year tax rate of 31%.

In order to enable a more meaningful comparison of the Company's past, present and future results, historical EBITDA has been adjusted for the hotels sold during 2004 and real estate activities and is presented below:

         (In millions)                        Year ended December 31
                                                  2004       2003
         -----------------------------------------------------------

         EBITDA                               $ 181      $ 142

         Less: EBITDA from sold hotels(3)      (20)       (28)

         EBITDA from real estate activities   (6)       (10)

         EBITDA adjusted for 2004 hotel sales
         and real estate activities          $ 155      $ 104
 

"We are increasing our focus on hastening the growth of the Fairmont brand through portfolio expansion. By leveraging the strength of our balance sheet and our growing number of capital partners, we are poised for an exciting year ahead," said Mr. Fatt.

FHR has provided 2005 portfolio seasonality information on the Company's website under "Portfolio Seasonality" in Investor Information.

Other Matters

The preliminary financial information presented in this release remains subject to additional review and final year-end closing procedures performed by the Company and the completion of the year-end audit by its external auditors. FHR expects that its audited financial results will be finalized on February 18th, 2005 and will file its financial statements and management's discussion and analysis with the securities regulators shortly thereafter.

Corporate general and administrative expenses have been reclassified in our consolidated statements of income as "General and administrative expenses". General and administrative expenses have been segregated in order to provide a more meaningful comparison of the Company's hotel operations. The reclassification had no impact on FHR's consolidated EBITDA, net income, per share income, cash flow or financial position. In prior years, these expenses were included in hotel ownership and management expenses. A reclassification of operating expenses for the last seven quarters is available on the Company's website under "G&A expenses" in Investor Information.
 

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                    Three months ended               Year ended
                        December 31                  December 31
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                       2004     2003   Variance     2004     2003   Variance
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    OWNED
    HOTELS
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    Worldwide
    13 properties/
     6,364 rooms
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      RevPAR          99.89    84.74     17.9%    117.78    99.69     18.1%
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      ADR            176.50   167.47      5.4%    188.83   179.17      5.4%
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      Occupancy       56.6%    50.6%  6.0 points   62.4%    55.6%  6.8 points
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    Canada
    7 properties/
     3,336 rooms
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      RevPAR          84.76    72.98     16.1%    114.93    99.67     15.3%
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      ADR            149.14   136.18      9.5%    174.01   163.44      6.5%
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      Occupancy       56.8%    53.6%  3.2 points   66.0%    61.0%  5.0 points
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    U.S. and
     International
    6 properties/
     3,028 rooms
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      RevPAR         116.55    97.36     19.7%    120.89    99.71     21.2%
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      ADR            206.88   205.49      0.7%    207.11   199.81      3.7%
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      Occupancy       56.3%    47.4%  8.9 points   58.4%    49.9%  8.5 points
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    FAIRMONT MANAGED
    HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    40 hotels/
     19,885 rooms
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      RevPAR         112.95   100.08     12.9%    119.36   104.73     14.0%
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      ADR            187.12   173.07      8.1%    184.66   172.54      7.0%
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      Occupancy       60.4%    57.8%  2.6 points   64.6%    60.7%  3.9 points
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    Canada
    20 properties/
     10,099 rooms
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      RevPAR          85.61    75.27     13.7%    100.18    86.39     16.0%
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      ADR            144.21   129.39     11.5%    153.43   140.38      9.3%
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      Occupancy       59.4%    58.2%  1.2 points   65.3%    61.5%  3.8 points
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    U.S. and
     International
    20 properties/
     9,786 rooms
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      RevPAR         140.70   124.88     12.7%    138.75   123.14     12.7%
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      ADR            229.25   217.29      5.5%    216.90   205.70      5.4%
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      Occupancy       61.4%    57.5%  3.9 points   64.0%    59.9%  4.1 points
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    DELTA MANAGED
     HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    27 properties/
     8,171 rooms
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      RevPAR          60.95    54.23     12.4%     64.43    55.36     16.4%
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      ADR            100.52    92.35      8.8%     98.53    91.78      7.4%
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      Occupancy        60.6%   58.7%  1.9 points   65.4%    60.3%  5.1 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. The following properties were excluded:

    Owned:     The Fairmont Southampton; The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston;
               The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui (sold July 2004); The Fairmont
               Glitter Bay (sold July 2004)

    Fairmont
    Managed:   The Fairmont Southampton; The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle;
               The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Miami; Monte Carlo
               Grand Hotel

    Delta
    Managed:   Delta Meadowvale and Delta franchised hotels
 

FHR's 2004 quarterly operating statistics for its 2005 comparable hotel portfolios are available on the Company's website (www.fairmont.com/investor).

    1.  Operating revenues excludes other revenues from managed and
        franchised properties (consists of direct and indirect costs relating
        primarily to marketing and reservation services that are reimbursed
        by hotel owners on a cost recovery basis). Management considers that
        the exclusion of such revenues provides a meaningful measure of
        operating performance, however, it is not a defined measure of
        operating performance under Canadian generally accepted accounting
        principles ("Canadian GAAP"). It is likely that FHR's calculation of
        operating revenues is different than the calculation used by other
        entities.

    2.  EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, amortization,
        gain on sales of investments and hotel assets and other (income)
        expenses. Income from investments and other is included in EBITDA.
        Management considers EBITDA to be a meaningful indicator of hotel
        operations and uses it as the primary measurement of operating
        segment profit and loss. However, it is not a defined measure of
        operating performance under Canadian GAAP. It is likely that FHR's
        calculation of EBITDA is different than the calculations used by
        other entities.

    Reconciliation of EBITDA to net income:

                                        Three months ended        Year ended
                                               December 31       December 31
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    In millions of dollars                   2004     2003     2004     2003
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    EBITDA                                 $   21   $   10   $  181   $  142

    Deduct (Add):
      Gain on sales of investments and
       hotel assets                             1        -     (144)       -
      Other (income) expenses, net              -        2        -        2
      Amortization                             20       17       74       67
      Interest expense, net                     7       11       33       34
      Income tax expense (recovery)            (3)      (6)      62      (12)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Net income                             $   (4)  $  (14)  $  156   $   51
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    3.  The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui and The Fairmont Glitter Bay were sold in
        July 2004.

    4.  The Company's assumption for the diluted weighted average number of
        common shares is 82.1 million shares. This assumes the issue of
        7.2 million shares relating to the contingently convertible senior
        notes and the add-back of the annual after-tax interest expense
        thereon, are included as dilutive for 2005.
 

    Summary of Hotel Portfolios

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                                At December 31
    -------------------------------------------
                                2004      2003
    -------------------------------------------
    OWNED HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties           15        17
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms             7,343     7,787
    -------------------------------------------

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    Canada
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties            7         7
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms             3,336     3,268
    -------------------------------------------

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    U.S. and International
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties            8        10
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms             4,007     4,519
    -------------------------------------------

    -------------------------------------------
    FAIRMONT MANAGED
    HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties           45        43
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms            22,262    21,182
    -------------------------------------------

    -------------------------------------------
    Canada
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties           21        21
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms            10,422    10,361
    -------------------------------------------

    -------------------------------------------
    U.S. and International
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties           24        22
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms            11,840    10,821
    -------------------------------------------

    -------------------------------------------
    DELTA MANAGED HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties           37        39
    -------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms            11,038    11,465
    -------------------------------------------

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

                                   ASSETS
                                                    December 31  December 31
                                                        2004        2003
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                    (Unaudited)
    Current assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                      $       99   $       32
      Accounts receivable                                    90           64
      Inventory                                              16           14
      Prepaid expenses and other                             11           25
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                            216          135
    Investments in partnerships and corporations
     (note 6)                                                92           53

    Investment in Legacy Hotels Real Estate
     Investment Trust (note 4)                               70          106

    Non-hotel real estate                                   100           95

    Property and equipment (note 3)                       1,436        1,656

    Goodwill                                                164          132

    Intangible assets (note 6)                              243          217

    Other assets and deferred charges (note 6)               82          109
                                                    ------------ ------------

                                                     $    2,403   $    2,503
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                    ------------ ------------

                    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Current liabilities
      Accounts payable and accrued liabilities       $      124   $      121
      Taxes Payable                                          35           22
      Dividends payable                                       5            3
      Current portion of long-term debt (note 7)              4          118
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                            168          264

    Long-term debt (notes 3 and 5)                          398          540

    Other liabilities                                        96           91

    Future income taxes                                      91           62
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                            753          957
                                                    ------------ ------------

    Shareholders' Equity (note 8)                         1,650        1,546
                                                    ------------ ------------

                                                     $    2,403   $    2,503
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                    ------------ ------------
 
 

                       Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
                  Interim Consolidated Statements of Income
       (Stated in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

                                 Three months ended          Year ended
                                     December 31             December 31
                                  2004        2003        2004        2003
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
    Revenues
      Hotel ownership
       operations              $     138   $     122   $     654   $     585
      Management operations           13          10          46          38
      Real estate activities           5           5          31          36
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

                                     156         137         731         659
      Other revenues from
       managed and franchised
       properties                     12           9          40          33
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     168         146         771         692
    Expenses
      Hotel ownership
       operations                    111         104         475         449
      Management operations            6           5          19          16
      Real estate activities           7           8          25          26
      General and
       administrative                  9           4          30          17
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     133         121         549         508
      Other expenses from
       managed and franchised
       properties                     12          11          41          35
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     145         132         590         543
    Loss from equity
     investments and other            (2)         (4)          -          (7)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Operating income before
     undernoted items                 21          10         181         142

    Amortization                      20          17          74          67
    Other expenses, net                -           2           -           2
    Interest expense, net              7          11          33          34
    (Gain) loss on sales of
     investments and hotel
     assets (notes 3 and 4)            1           -        (144)          -
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Income (loss) before
     income tax expense               (7)        (20)        218          39
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Income tax expense
     (recovery)
      Current                          4           4          54          12
      Future                          (7)        (10)          8         (24)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                      (3)         (6)         62         (12)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Net income (loss)          $      (4)  $     (14)  $     156   $      51
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Weighted average number of
     common shares outstanding
     (in millions) (note 8)
      Basic                           77          79          78          79
      Diluted                         78          79          79          80

    Basic earnings (loss)
     per common share          $   (0.06)  $   (0.17)  $    1.99   $    0.64
    Diluted earnings (loss)
     per common share          $   (0.06)  $   (0.17)  $    1.97   $    0.63
 
 

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

                                 Three months ended          Year ended
                                     December 31             December 31
                                  2004        2003        2004        2003
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Cash provided by          (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
     (used in)

    Operating activities
    Net Income (loss)          $      (4)  $     (14)  $     156   $      51
    Items not affecting cash
      Amortization of property
       and equipment                  19          16          71          64
      Amortization of
       intangible assets               1           1           3           3
      Loss from equity
       investments and other           2           4           -           7
      Future income taxes             (7)        (10)          8         (24)
      Unrealized foreign
       exchange gain                 (17)          -         (20)          -
      (Gain) loss on sales
       of investments and
       hotel assets                    1           -        (144)          -
      Other                            1          (1)          9         (12)
    Distributions from
     investments                       3           2           7           7
    Changes in non-hotel
     real estate                       2           6           2          13
    Changes in non-cash working
     capital items (note 9)          (34)         19         (18)          -
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

                                     (33)         23          74         109
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Investing activities
    Additions to property
     and equipment                   (19)        (32)        (77)        (87)
    Acquisitions, net of cash
     acquired                          -           -           -           6
    Investments in partnerships
     and corporations                (30)         (1)        (35)         (2)
    Sales of investments and
     hotel assets                     (1)          -         443           -
    Collection of loans
     receivable                       15           7          24           7
    Issuance of loans
     receivable                        -          (3)         (7)        (31)
    Investments in intangible
     assets                           (3)          -          (3)          -
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

                                     (38)        (29)        345        (107)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Financing activities
    Issuance of long-term debt        33           1         116         163
    Repayment of long-term
     debt                             (1)       (273)       (381)       (424)
    Net proceeds from issuance
     of convertible notes              -         263           -         263
    Proceeds from exercise
     of stock options                  2           1           3           1
    Repurchase of common shares      (33)          -         (85)        (17)
    Dividends paid                     -           -          (6)         (5)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

                                       1          (8)       (353)        (19)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Effect of exchange rate
     changes on cash                   1          (3)          1           -
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Increase (decrease)
     in cash                         (69)        (17)         67         (17)

    Cash and cash equivalents
     - beginning of period           168          49          32          49
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Cash and cash equivalents
     - end of period           $      99   $      32   $      99   $      32
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
 
 

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

                                 Three months ended          Year ended
                                     December 31             December 31
                                  2004        2003        2004        2003
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
    Balance - Beginning
     of period                 $     215   $      95   $      78   $      39

    Net income (loss)                 (4)        (14)        156          51
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     211          81         234          90
    Repurchase of common
     shares (note 8)                 (17)          -         (37)         (6)
    Dividends                         (5)         (3)         (8)         (6)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Balance - End of period    $     189   $      78   $     189   $      78
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
 
 

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

    1.  Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("FHR" or the "Company") has operated
        and owned hotels and resorts for over 116 years and currently manages
        properties principally under the Fairmont and Delta brands. At
        December 31, 2004, FHR managed or franchised 83 luxury and
        first-class hotels. FHR owns Fairmont Hotels Inc. ("Fairmont"), which
        at December 31, 2004, managed 45 properties in major city centers and
        key resort destinations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico,
        Bermuda, Barbados, Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Delta Hotels
        Limited ("Delta"), a wholly owned subsidiary of FHR, managed or
        franchised 37 Canadian hotels and resorts at December 31, 2004.

        In addition to hotel and resort management, as at December 31 2004,
        FHR had hotel ownership interests ranging from approximately 15% to
        100% in 23 properties, located in Canada, the United States, Mexico,
        Bermuda, Barbados, Europe and the United Arab Emirates. FHR also has
        an approximate 24% equity interest in Legacy Hotels Real Estate
        Investment Trust ("Legacy"), which owns 24 hotels and resorts across
        Canada and the United States. FHR also owns real estate properties
        that are suitable for either commercial or residential development,
        and has a vacation ownership product.

        Results for the three months ended December 31, 2004 are not
        necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a 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.

    2.  These interim consolidated financial statements do not include all
        disclosures as required by Canadian generally accepted accounting
        principles ("GAAP") for annual consolidated financial statements and
        should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
        statements for the year ended December 31, 2003 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, 2003 audited
        consolidated financial statements, except as discussed below.

        Hedging Relationships
        Effective January 1, 2004, FHR implemented new guidance on accounting
        for hedging relationships. The new guidelines specify the
        circumstances in which hedge accounting is appropriate, including the
        identification, documentation, designation and effectiveness of
        hedges and also the discontinuance of hedge accounting. The adoption
        of this accounting guidance did not have an impact on the Company's
        financial statements.

        Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and General Standards of
        Financial Statement Presentation
        Effective January 1, 2004 the Company adopted the Canadian Institute
        of Chartered Accountants Handbook section 1100, "Generally Accepted
        Accounting Principles". The section provides guidance on sources to
        consult when selecting accounting policies and determining
        appropriate disclosures when a matter is not dealt with explicitly in
        the primary sources of GAAP. No changes to accounting principles or
        financial statement presentation were required.

    3.  On July 15, 2004, FHR finalized the sale of The Fairmont Kea Lani
        Maui for cash proceeds of $355. The mortgage of $120 on this property
        was repaid. FHR recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $68,
        net of income taxes of $41. The resort will be managed by Fairmont
        under a long-term management contract.

        On July 9, 2004, FHR finalized the sale of The Fairmont Glitter Bay
        for cash proceeds of approximately $32. The mortgage of $5 on this
        property was repaid. FHR recognized a non-taxable gain on the sale of
        $8. The resort will be managed by Fairmont under a long-term
        management contract.

    4.  On September 13, 2004, FHR sold 12,000,000 units of Legacy for
        approximately $63 in cash and recognized a gain of $28. The sale
        decreases FHR's investment in Legacy to 23.7% from approximately 35%.

    5.  In March 2004, FHR entered into a new $400 unsecured credit facility
        due March 2007. The interest rate is floating and is calculated based
        on the borrower's choice of prime rate, bankers acceptance or LIBOR
        plus a spread.

    6.  In April 2004, FHR finalized an agreement to invest $16 for a 14.5%
        interest in The Fairmont Dubai. This investment is accounted for
        using the equity method due to significant influence obtained through
        various contractual arrangements. Upon finalization of this
        agreement, $23 was moved from "Other assets and deferred charges",
        $16 to "Investments in partnerships and corporations" and $7 to
        "Intangible assets". The resort is managed by Fairmont under a
        long-term management contract.

        In December 2004, FHR invested $20 in cash for a 25% interest in a
        partnership with Kingdom Hotels and the Bank of Scotland. The joint
        venture, FHR European Ventures LLP, purchased the Monte Carlo Grand
        Hotel in Monaco in December 2004. The investment is accounted for
        using the equity method due to significant influence and through
        contractual arrangements. Fairmont will manage the property under a
        long-term management contract. Approximately $6 was allocated to
        intangible assets relating to the management contract.

        In December 2004, FHR invested $10 for an approximate 14% equity
        interest in an entity named Nile City for Hotels and Tourism. Nile
        City for Hotels and Tourism retains the investment in a hotel
        property that is being constructed in Cairo, Egypt. The investment is
        accounted for using the equity method due to significant influence
        and through contractual arrangements. The resort will be managed by
        Fairmont under a long-term management contract. Approximately $5 was
        allocated to intangible assets relating to the management contract.

    7.  In August 2004, FHR purchased the remaining 16.5% of outstanding
        shares of Fairmont from Maritz, Wolff & Co. for approximately $70 in
        cash. FHR now owns 100% of Fairmont. The company had already been
        consolidating 100% of Fairmont, by previously having recorded an
        obligation of $69 representing the minimum amount a minority
        shareholder was entitled to receive under a put option. During the
        third quarter, FHR increased its previously reported goodwill and
        future income tax balances by $17. As a result of this transaction,
        current portion of long-term debt decreased by $69.

    8.  Shareholders' equity

                                                    December 31, December 31,
                                                        2004         2003
                                                    ------------ ------------

        Common shares                                $    1,164   $    1,202
        Other equity                                         19           19
        Treasury stock                                       (6)           -
        Contributed surplus                                 142          142
        Foreign currency translation adjustments            142          105
        Retained earnings                                   189           78
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                     $    1,650   $    1,546
                                                    ------------ ------------
 

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

                                       Three months ended      Year ended
                                           December 31         December 31
                                         2004      2003      2004      2003
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------
                                          (in millions)       (in millions)

        Weighted-average number of
         common shares outstanding
         - basic                            77        79        78        79
        Stock options                        1         -         1         1
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------
        Weighted-average number of
         common shares outstanding
         - diluted                          78        79        79        80
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------

        Effective October 24, 2004, FHR may repurchase for cancellation up to
        10% of its outstanding common shares. The amounts and timing of
        repurchases are at FHR's discretion. During the twelve months ended
        December 31, 2004, under the current and previous normal course
        issuer bid, FHR repurchased 3,024,600 shares (1,078,300 during the
        fourth quarter). Total consideration relating to the repurchase
        amounted to $85 ($33 for the fourth quarter), of which $42 was
        charged to common shares, $37 was charged to retained earnings, and
        $6 to treasury stock. Of the 1,078,300 shares, 166,100 shares were
        classified as treasury stock as they were repurchased prior to
        December 31, 2004 and cancelled in January 2005. During the twelve
        months ended December 31, 2004, FHR issued 149,970 shares (101,031
        shares for the fourth quarter) pursuant to the Key Employee Stock
        Option Plan of which $3 was credited to common shares ($2 for the
        fourth quarter) for proceeds from options exercised. In the fourth
        quarter, 4,399 shares were cancelled relating to a plan of
        arrangement. Securityholders were given six years from the effective
        date of the arrangement (October 13, 1998) to claim these shares. At
        December 31, 2004, 76,393,348 common shares were outstanding (2003 -
        79,106,277).

        During the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, 10,000 stock
        options were granted (nil in the fourth quarter). 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 but before January 1, 2003, net income and basic and diluted
        earnings per share would have been:

                                       Three months ended      Year ended
                                           December 31         December 31
                                         2004      2003      2004      2003
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------

        Reported net income            $    (4)  $   (14)  $   156   $    51

        Net income assuming fair
         value method used             $    (4)  $   (14)  $   155   $    50
        Basic earnings per share       $ (0.06)  $ (0.17)  $  1.98   $  0.64
        Diluted earnings per share     $ (0.06)  $ (0.17)  $  1.96   $  0.63
 

    9.  Changes in non-cash working capital:

                                       Three months ended      Year ended
                                           December 31         December 31
                                         2004      2003      2004      2003
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------
        Decrease (increase) in
         current assets
        Accounts receivable            $     8   $     3   $   (23)  $     4
        Inventory                            -         -        (1)        -
        Prepaid expenses and other           5         5         4         4

        Increase (decrease) in
         current liabilities
        Accounts payable and
         accrued liabilities                (1)        8        (1)       (9)
        Taxes payable                      (46)        3         3         1
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------

                                       $   (34)  $    19   $   (18)  $     -
                                       --------  --------  --------  --------

    10. 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 15% to 100% in 23 properties. The
        investment in Legacy consists of an approximate 24% equity interest
        in Legacy, which owns 24 hotels and resorts across Canada and the
        United States. Real estate activities consists primarily of two
        undeveloped land blocks in Toronto and Vancouver and a vacation
        ownership product. 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 by management primarily
        on earnings before interest, taxes and amortization ("EBITDA"), which
        is defined as income before interest, income taxes, amortization,
        gain on sales of investments and hotel assets, and other (income)
        expenses, net. EBITDA includes income from investments and other.
        Amortization, 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 December 31, 2004
                       ------------------------------------------------------
                                   Ownership                  Management
                       -------------------------------- ---------------------
                         Hotel              Real estate
                       Ownership    Legacy   activities  Fairmont    Delta
                       ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $    138   $      -   $      5   $     14   $      3
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -          -          9          3

    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 -         (2)         -          -          -
    EBITDA(b)                 23         (2)        (2)         9          2
    Total assets(c)        1,604         70        103        920         79
    Capital expenditures      18          -          -          1          -
 

                              Three months ended
                               December 31, 2004
                       --------------------------------
                        Corporate    Inter-
                         general    segment
                       and adminis-  elimi-
                         trative   nation(a)    Total
                       ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $      -   $     (4)  $    156
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -         12
                                             ----------
                                                   168
    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 -          -         (2)
    EBITDA(b)                 (9)         -         21
    Total assets(c)            -       (373)     2,403
    Capital expenditures                  -         19
 
 

                                  Three months ended December 31, 2003
                       ------------------------------------------------------
                                   Ownership                  Management
                       -------------------------------- ---------------------
                         Hotel              Real estate
                       Ownership    Legacy   activities  Fairmont    Delta
                       ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $    122   $      -   $      5   $     11   $      3
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -          -          7          2

    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 -         (4)         -          -          -
    EBITDA(b)                 14         (4)        (3)         7          2
    Total assets(c)        1,916        106        102        351         76
    Capital expenditures      30          -          -          2          -
 

                              Three months ended
                               December 31, 2003
                       --------------------------------
                        Corporate    Inter-
                         general    segment
                       and adminis-  elimi-
                         trative   nation(a)    Total
                       ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $      -   $     (4)  $    137
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -          9
                                             ----------
                                                   146
    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 -          -         (4)
    EBITDA(b)                 (4)        (2)        10
    Total assets(c)            -        (48)     2,503
    Capital expenditures       -          -         32
 
 

                                    Year ended December 31, 2004
                       ------------------------------------------------------
                                   Ownership                  Management
                       -------------------------------- ---------------------
                         Hotel              Real estate
                       Ownership    Legacy   activities  Fairmont    Delta
                       ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $    654   $      -   $     31   $     54   $     13
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -          -         30         10

    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 2         (2)         -          -          -
    EBITDA(b)                160         (2)         6         40          8
    Total assets(c)        1,604         70        103        920         79
    Capital expenditures      73          -          -          4          -
 

                                  Year ended
                               December 31, 2004
                       --------------------------------
                        Corporate    Inter-
                         general    segment
                       and adminis-  elimi-
                         trative   nation(a)    Total
                       ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $      -   $    (21)  $    731
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -         40
                                             ----------
                                                   771
    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 -          -          -
    EBITDA(b)                (30)        (1)       181
    Total assets(c)            -       (373)     2,403
    Capital expenditures       -          -         77
 
 

                                    Year ended December 31, 2003
                       ------------------------------------------------------
                                   Ownership                  Management
                       -------------------------------- ---------------------
                         Hotel              Real estate
                       Ownership    Legacy   activities  Fairmont    Delta
                       ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $    585   $      -   $     36   $     44   $     12
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -          -         25          8

    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 2         (9)         -          -          -
    EBITDA(b)                120         (9)        10         31          9
    Total assets(c)        1,916        106        102        351         76
    Capital expenditures      84          -          -          3          -
 

                                  Year ended
                               December 31, 2003
                       --------------------------------
                        Corporate    Inter-
                         general    segment
                       and adminis-  elimi-
                         trative   nation(a)    Total
                       ---------- ---------- ----------

    Operating revenues  $      -   $    (18)  $    659
    Other revenues from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties                -          -         33
                                             ----------
                                                   692
    Income (loss) from
     equity investments
     and other                 -          -         (7)
    EBITDA(b)                (17)        (2)       142
    Total assets(c)            -        (48)     2,503
    Capital expenditures       -          -         87

        (a) Operating revenues include management fees that are charged by
            Fairmont of $4 (2003 - $4) and $21 (2003 - $18) for the three
            months and year ended December 31, 2004 respectively, and Delta
            of $0.1 (2003 - $0.1) and $0.4 (2003 - $0.3) for the three months
            and year ended December 31, 2004 respectively, to the hotel
            ownership operations, which are eliminated on consolidation.
            EBITDA includes expenses not reimbursed relating to marketing and
            reservation services performed by FHR under the terms of its
            hotel management and franchise agreements. Total assets have been
            reduced for the the elimination of inter-segment loans net of
            corporate assets.

        (b) A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss) is as follows:

                                      Three months ended  Twelve months ended
                                           December 31         December 31
                                         2004      2003      2004      2003
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

        EBITDA                        $     21  $     10  $    181  $    142
        Amortization                        20        17        74        67
        Interest expense, net                7        11        33        34
        (Gain) loss on sales of
         investments and hotel assets        1         -      (144)        -
        Other (income) expenses, net         -         2         -         2
        Income tax expense (recovery)       (3)       (6)       62       (12)
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

        Net income (loss)             $     (4) $    (14)  $   156  $     51
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

        (c) Hotel ownership assets include $90 (2003 - $49) of investments
            accounted for using the equity method.

    11. The Company's hotel ownership revenues are as follows:

                                      Three months ended  Twelve months ended
                                           December 31         December 31
                                         2004      2003      2004      2003
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

        Rooms revenue                 $    69   $     66  $    356  $    324
        Food and beverage revenue          51         40       215       183
        Other                              18         16        83        78
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

                                      $   138   $    122  $    654  $    585
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

    12. As required under the terms and conditions of the 3.75% convertible
        senior notes due 2023, the debt and the common shares issuable upon
        conversion of the shares were registered under a Form F-10
        Registration Statement with the United States Securities and Exchange
        Commission on April 6, 2004.

    13. At December 31, 2004, FHR has a payable to Legacy of $4 in connection
        with various management contracts, and reciprocal loan agreements
        with Legacy for $87.

        A subsidiary of FHR had a 25% participation in the first mortgage on
        The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle amounting to approximately $11
        that was fully paid in the fourth quarter.

    14. FHR recorded pension and other post employment benefit expenses as
        follows:

                                      Three months ended      Year ended
                                          December 31         December 31
                                         2004      2003      2004      2003
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
                                          (in millions)       (in millions)

        Pension                       $     (1) $      3  $      -  $      5
        Other post-employment
         benefits                     $      -  $      1  $      1  $      1

                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

                                      $     (1) $      4  $      1  $      6
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

    15. Certain of the prior period figures have been reclassified to conform
        with the presentation adopted for 2004.

FHR expects to release its 2004 annual report in March and will hold its Annual General Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 3, 2005 at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.

FHR is one of North America's leading owner/operators of luxury hotels and resorts. FHR's managed portfolio consists of 83 luxury and first-class properties with more than 33,000 guestrooms in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados, United Kingdom, Monaco and the United Arab Emirates. FHR owns Fairmont Hotels Inc., North America's largest luxury hotel management company, as measured by rooms under management, with 46 distinctive city center and resort hotels such as The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. FHR also owns Delta Hotels, Canada's largest first-class hotel management company, which manages and franchises 37 city center and resort properties in Canada. In addition to hotel management, FHR holds real estate interests in 23 properties and an approximate 24% investment interest in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust, which owns 24 properties.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating, but not limited to, FHR's operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "guidance" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Such forward- looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to economic, competitive and lodging industry conditions. FHR disclaims any responsibility to update any such forward-looking statements.

 

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Contact:
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.
www.fairmont.com
Also See: Fairmont Reports Year-end 2003 Net Income of $50.7 million, Down 45.2% Compared to Prior Year; Intends to Add Two to Four Hotels in 2004 / Hotel Operating Statistics / January 2004
Fairmont Posts Fourth Quarter Net Income of $11 million; Aided by Balanced Customer Mix and Geographical Diversity / Jan 2003
RevPAR for Fairmont Owned Hotels Down 17.0% In Fourth Quarter, Occupancy Down 7.9 points From Same Quarter Last Year / Jan 2002


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