JOHN UEBERROTH
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Preferred Hotel Group

John A. Ueberroth is Chairman of the Board and CEO of Preferred Hotel Group. As such, Ueberroth oversees the expansion of Preferred Hotel Group and its family of brands into existing and developing markets worldwide.

Ueberroth has more than 30 years of executive-level experience in the travel industry, ranging from global travel agencies to airline and travel service companies, as well as major industry associations.

Ueberroth began his career in the travel industry in 1967 when he joined his brother, Peter, at Transportation Consultants International (TCI), which became the world's largest travel representation company, representing hotels and airlines, among other businesses. Subsequently, TCI bought Ask Mr. Foster travel agency where Ueberroth served as President from 1971-80, growing the business from 29 offices to over 1000. In 1980, TCI was sold to the Carlson Companies. Ueberroth served as President of Carlson Travel Group from 1980 - 1989. From 1990 - 93, he served as Chairman and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines.

In addition to Preferred Hotel Group, Ueberroth is Chairman of the Board at Ambassadors Group, Inc, an education travel company. Ueberroth serves on the board of directors of Navigant International, Inc., the second-largest travel management business service provider in North America. He has also served as chairman of the Travel Industry Association of America and the US Tour Operators Association and remains actively involved with both organizations.

CONTACT:
Nichole DiBenedetto
Middleton & Gendron, Inc.
Tel: +1 212 980 9231 ∙ Fax: +1 212 759 6521
ndibenedetto@mg-pr.com

Nicola Parker
Lucre Communications
Tel: +44 (0)20 8332 9690
preferredhotels@lucrecommunications.com