Four Seasons Hotel Miami opened October 1st - Resort-like Atmosphere in the Heart of the City

"Business travelers to Miami will now be able to take advantage of our hallmark 24-hour services in a relaxed setting that has the feel of a city resort," said Wolf Hengst, president, worldwide hotel operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "Our aim is to provide business travelers with everything they need to be productive and do so in an atmosphere that gives them the opportunity to mix business with pleasure."

The hotel's seventh floor, two-acre Bahia Terrace, features lush landscaping surrounding three large swimming pools, shaded alcoves and a poolside bar. Overlooking the Terrace, the Hotel's restaurant, Acqua, features Northern Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list. Cocktails at 14-Thirty-Five Bar, named after the Hotel's street number, promises to become a regular event for guests, local business people and neighbours alike.

The relaxing atmosphere of the Hotel makes it a perfect place to bring the family with the company's popular Kids for All Seasons program, where children can be entertained with a variety of activities while their parents concentrate on work or relaxation. Guests of Four Seasons Hotel Miami also have easy access to the spa and fitness facilities of the 44,000-square-foot Sports Club/LA, located within the building.

Groups will find the Hotel equally appealing. An entire floor of Four Seasons Hotel Miami is dedicated to the meetings, events and special occasions with 14,210 square feet of function space. Meeting rooms are grouped around an atrium courtyard with a sunny promenade, providing natural light in much of the meeting space. The 5,830 square foot ballroom can host events for up to 670 people.

With a history spanning more than four decades and a portfolio that extends worldwide, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the world's leading operator of luxury hotels, currently managing 58 properties in 27 countries. In addition to Miami, other new hotel openings in 2003 include Great Exuma (The Bahamas) and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Four Seasons continues to grow, with more than 20 projects under construction or development in choice locations around the world. The company has claimed first position on many prestigious lists. Recent honours include being named to Fortune magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For (for the sixth consecutive year) and AAA Five Diamond awards (receiving more than other any hotel company for the 22nd consecutive year).

Information on the company and its 42 years of achievement in the hospitality industry can be accessed through the Four Seasons Web site at www.fourseasons.com.