FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                       August 21, 2007

Barceló Hotels & Resorts Reports No Major Damage at Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels & Resorts from Hurricane Dean

Company Says All Hotels Remain Operational

Miami -- Barceló Hotels & Resorts is pleased to report that its hotels in Cancun and along Mexico’s Riviera Maya coast have not sustained any major damage from hurricane Dean and remain fully operational with all services and power.   This includes the Barceló Costa Cancun Hotel and the Barceló Tucancun Beach Hotel, both in Cancun, as well as The Barceló Maya Beach Resort which includes four hotels:  The Barceló Maya Tropical Hotel, The Barceló Colonial Beach Hotel, and The Barceló Maya Beach and Caribe Hotels.

“We have been in touch with senior management at all of our properties in the hurricane affected area and have been assured that our guests, staff and properties are all safe,” said Oscar Serrano, Managing Director for Barceló Hotels & Resorts.  “The hotels are fully operational with power, water and all essential services.  There has been no major structural damage reported, and now that the hurricane has passed workers are  removing any debris and making any minor repairs that are necessary. All of our hotels are at full-service and ready for incoming guests ” added Serrano.

Tour operators who have questions about Barceló services at any of the Cancun/Rivera Maya hotels should contact their Barceló sales representative, and guests should contact their tour operator.  For additional updated information visit the Barceló website at www.barcelo.com.