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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. Reports Net Income of 
$29.0 million Down from $40.1 million in the Year-before
2nd Qtr, RevPAR Rose 22.7% to $132.41 at
Fairmont-owned Hotels
Hotel Operating Statistics
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TORONTO, July 22, 2004 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("FHR") (TSX/NYSE: FHR) today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004 using Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.

Second Quarter 2004 Highlights

  • Operating revenues(1) increased 20.6 % to $210.3 million;
  • Revenue per available room ("RevPAR") for the comparable owned portfolio improved 22.7%. Occupancy improved 10.7 points (19.8%) and average daily rate ("ADR") increased 2.5%;
  • RevPAR for the comparable managed portfolio increased 18.0%, driven by 5.5% ADR growth and a 7.2 point (11.8%) occupancy increase;
  • EBITDA(2)increased 44.0% to $62.5 million;
  • Net income of $29.0 million and earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.37 increased approximately 85% over 2003 levels excluding a favorable income tax recovery of $24.4 million in the second quarter of 2003.
"The lodging industry continues to benefit from a widespread recovery in travel demand. We have enjoyed a remarkable rebound in performance at our Canadian properties since last year and are pleased to report considerable RevPAR growth throughout our portfolio, driven by solid occupancy and rate improvements in most markets," said William R. Fatt, FHR's Chief Executive Officer. "Our overall performance was in line with our expectations for the second quarter, demonstrating significant improvement over 2003 and continuing momentum from earlier this year."

Second Quarter Ownership Operations

Revenues from hotel ownership improved 17.7% to $180.6 million in the second quarter. The increase was driven by solid performance improvements at our U.S. and international properties as well as our Canadian portfolio. Most of the large resorts recorded double-digit revenue growth over 2003, including considerable improvements at The Fairmont Orchid, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

RevPAR of $132.41 was up 22.7% in the second quarter, resulting from the combination of a 10.7 point improvement in occupancy and a 2.5% increase in average daily rate ("ADR"). The U.S. and International owned comparable portfolio enjoyed considerable improvements in ADR and occupancy of 4.1% and 9.3 points, respectively, resulting in RevPAR growth of 22.5%. Solid occupancy growth at all of the Canadian owned hotels resulted in a considerable RevPAR improvement of 23.6%. When compared to the second quarter of 2003, the average Canadian dollar exchange rate for the quarter appreciated approximately 3% against the U.S. dollar. Adjusting for the foreign exchange impact, RevPAR for the Canadian portfolio was up approximately 20%.

Equity income generated from FHR's investment in Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust ("Legacy" or the "Trust") was $2.8 million compared to a loss of $0.5 million in the same period last year. Legacy's portfolio continues to show significant growth over 2003 levels given its recovery from the impact of SARS.

On June 28, 2004, FHR completed the sale of a land block zoned for residential use in Vancouver's Coal Harbour. FHR received gross proceeds of $14.1 million for its 75% interest in the land, recording an $8.3 million profit on the sale. Overall real estate activities generated $18.1 million in revenues and $8.4 million in EBITDA compared to $12.3 million and $6.6 million, respectively in 2003.

Second Quarter Management Operations

Fairmont

Revenues under management of $445 million increased 21.7% over 2003, a portion of which was attributed to the addition of two new management contracts. Management fee revenues were up 30.5% to $13.7 million, as a result of higher revenues as well as considerable improvement in incentive fees.

For the Fairmont managed portfolio, RevPAR increased 18.0% to $123.59. RevPAR for the U.S. and International portfolio showed solid improvement with RevPAR up 15.1%, resulting from an occupancy gain of 5.1 points combined with an ADR increase of 6.3%. The Canadian comparable portfolio reported a 22.5% RevPAR improvement, driven by increases in ADR and occupancy of 6.0% and 9.3 points, respectively. Adjusting for the foreign exchange impact, RevPAR at the Canadian portfolio was up approximately 19% over 2003.

Delta

In the second quarter, Delta's revenues under management increased 16% to $93 million. Management fee revenues of $3.6 million were up 38% from last year. During the quarter, RevPAR increased 20.4% resulting from a 3.1% ADR increase and a 9.7 point improvement in occupancy. Adjusting for the foreign exchange impact, RevPAR was up approximately 17%.

Six months Consolidated Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2004, operating revenues increased 10.6% to $378.5 million from $342.3 million in the prior period. The U.S. and international properties were the major contributors to this increase led by The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. EBITDA of $96.6 million was up 12.9% from last year.

Equity losses generated from FHR's investment in Legacy were $4.5 million compared to equity losses of $6.8 million in 2003. Legacy's portfolio continues to gain momentum after a challenging year in 2003 given the concerns relating to SARS.

FHR continues to dispose of its undeveloped land. In the first six months of 2004, overall real estate activities generated $21.4 million in revenues and $8.8 million in EBITDA compared to $31.2 million and $15.9 million in 2003, respectively.

Net income in 2003 included a $24.4 million, or $0.31 per share, income tax recovery from a favorable tax reassessment recorded in June. As a result, year-to-date net income of $28.4 million was down 46.0% compared to the prior year while basic EPS was $0.36 in 2004 compared to $0.66 in 2003. Excluding this tax recovery, net income and EPS were slightly higher than 2003 levels.

Capital Expenditures

Hotel related capital expenditures for the quarter totaled $24.2 million. Several projects were completed during the quarter including:

  • The renovation of the meeting rooms and final phase of the guestrooms at The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston; and
  • The construction of the meeting facility at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
The Company now expects that 2004 capital expenditures will be in the range of $75 - $85 million.

Announcements and Corporate Activities

On July 15, 2004, FHR sold its real estate interest in The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui to Host Marriott Corporation for $355 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $109 million. Our third quarter earnings will include an after-tax gain on the sale of approximately $68 million. The resort will continue to be known as The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui and will be managed by Fairmont under the existing long-term management contract, which expires in 2051.

"This was an attractive time to capitalize on our success with The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui. It reinforces our strategy of acquiring attractive assets, realizing the value created through improved performance and then redeploying the capital to continue growing the company," said Mr. Fatt.

On July 9, 2004, FHR sold The Fairmont Glitter Bay in Barbados to a group of investors for approximately $31 million. The sale resulted in an after tax gain of about $8 million that will be reflected in our third quarter earnings. The resort continues to be managed by the Company as The Fairmont Glitter Bay.

FHR expects to reinvest a portion of the proceeds from these sales in additional hotels over the course of the next year. In addition, FHR will acquire the remaining interest in the Fairmont management company, increase its share purchases under its existing share repurchase program and, in the interim, reduce existing indebtedness, including the repayment of the $120 million mortgage on The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui.

During the quarter, FHR repurchased 208,400 shares under its normal course issuer bid at a total cost of $5.4 million. Under the current normal course issuer bid, FHR is authorized to purchase up to 3,900,000 of its common shares for the twelve-month period ending October 5, 2004.

Outlook

"Improving industry fundamentals continue to gain momentum. This trend is translating into a sustainable recovery for the Company. Our group bookings are in-line with our 2004 outlook and our tour business for the peak summer months is ahead of expectations, returning to 2002 levels," said Mr. Fatt.

"There has been some short-term softness in U.S. travel outside of the United States. This has affected the performance of Fairmont's Canadian properties relative to our original expectations. This segment of our business has rebounded significantly over 2003 levels, and we are encouraged about the long-term growth potential of our world-class Canadian resorts."

FHR's previous 2004 EBITDA guidance of $210 - $220 million has been revised to reflect the lost earnings from the two recent hotel sales ($13 million), the short-term softness in U.S. travel into Canada ($6 million), lower real estate earnings ($2 million) and some modest increases in corporate expenses. FHR now estimates that 2004 EBITDA will be in the range of $185 - $195 million, including approximately $7 million from real estate activities.

Including the $76 million gain from the two hotel sales ($0.96 per share), net income is estimated to be between $132 - $138 million and basic EPS to be in the range of $1.67 - $1.75, assuming a full-year tax rate of approximately 31%.

"This is an exciting time for Fairmont. Our solid balance sheet and new development team position us to further grow the Company and expand the Fairmont brand. In addition, our recently renovated portfolio of world-class properties is poised to benefit from the overall recovery in the industry," said Mr. Fatt. "In 2004, our intent remains to add two to four properties to our portfolio while continuing to seek development opportunities in resort destinations to increase the exposure of our existing portfolio."

FHR has updated its 2004 portfolio seasonality information on the Company's website to reflect the revised earnings estimates.
 


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Three months ended             Six months ended
                               June 30                       June 30
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     2004      2003    Variance    2004      2003    Variance
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    OWNED HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    15 properties/6,882 rooms
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR        132.41    107.87     22.7%    135.86    115.58     17.5%
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      ADR           204.36    199.29      2.5%    209.77    201.26      4.2%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy      64.8%     54.1%      10.7     64.8%     57.4%       7.4
                                        points                        points

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Canada
    7 properties/3,336 rooms
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR        106.23     85.97     23.6%    100.08     86.12     16.2%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR           156.93    154.61      1.5%    155.72    147.65      5.5%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy      67.7%     55.6%      12.1     64.3%     58.3%       6.0
                                        points                        points

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    U.S. and International
    8 properties/3,546 rooms
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR        156.64    127.90     22.5%    168.82    142.53     18.4%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR           252.23    242.37      4.1%    258.82    251.79      2.8%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy      62.1%     52.8%       9.3     65.2%     56.6%       8.6
                                        points                        points

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    FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    40 hotels/19,885 rooms
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR        123.59    104.76     18.0%    115.29    100.01     15.3%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR           181.49    172.08      5.5%    178.33    169.28      5.3%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy      68.1%     60.9%       7.2     64.6%     59.1%       5.5
                                        points                        points

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Canada
    20 properties/10,099 rooms
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR        101.20     82.62     22.5%     88.29     74.62     18.3%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR           146.22    137.95      6.0%    139.05    129.11      7.7%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy      69.2%     59.9%       9.3     63.5%     57.8%       5.7
                                        points                        points

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    U.S. and International
    20 properties/9,786 rooms
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
        RevPAR      146.19    127.03     15.1%    142.34    125.38     13.5%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
        ADR         218.29    205.29      6.3%    216.31    207.72      4.1%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Occupancy    67.0%     61.9%       5.1     65.8%     60.4%       5.4
                                        points                        points

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    DELTA MANAGED HOTELS
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    28 properties/8,296 rooms
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      RevPAR         64.86     53.88     20.4%     59.12     50.40     17.3%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ADR            96.11     93.22      3.1%     94.35     88.20      7.0%
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Occupancy      67.5%     57.8%       9.7     62.7%     57.1%       5.6
                                        points                        points
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

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

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

    Delta Managed: None
 

FHR's 2003 quarterly operating statistics for its 2004 comparable hotel portfolios as at June 30, 2004 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 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 and
        amortization. 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 generally accepted accounting
        principles ("Canadian GAAP"). It is likely that FHR's calculation of
        EBITDA is different than the calculations used by other entities.
        EBITDA is represented on the consolidated statements of income as
        "operating income before undernoted items".
 

    Reconciliation of EBITDA to net income:

                                   Three months ended       Six months ended
                                         June 30                 June 30
    In millions of dollars          2004        2003        2004        2003
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    EBITDA                    $     62.5  $     43.4  $     96.6  $     85.6
    Deduct:
      Amortization                  18.0        17.2        37.5        33.5
      Interest expense, net          9.0         8.3        19.0        14.2
      Income tax expense
       (recovery)                    6.5       (22.2)       11.7       (14.7)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Net income                $     29.0  $     40.1  $     28.4  $     52.6
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 

    Summary of Hotel Portfolios

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                                        At June 30
    ---------------------------------------------------
                                    2004          2003
    ---------------------------------------------------
    OWNED HOTELS
    ---------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties               17            17
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms                 7,861         7,787
    ---------------------------------------------------

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

    U.S. and International
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties               10            10
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms                 4,525         4,519
    ---------------------------------------------------

    ---------------------------------------------------
    FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTELS
    ---------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties               44            42
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms                21,643        20,732
    ---------------------------------------------------

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

    U.S. and International
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Properties               23            21
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms                11,221        10,371
    ---------------------------------------------------

    DELTA MANAGED HOTELS
    ---------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No of Properties                38            39
    ---------------------------------------------------
      No. of Rooms                11,163        11,677
    ---------------------------------------------------
 
 

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

                                   ASSETS

                                                        June 30  December 31
                                                          2004        2003
                                                     ------------ -----------
                                                      (Unaudited)
    Current assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                       $    47.8    $    31.7
      Accounts receivable                                  83.6         64.1
      Inventory                                            14.5         14.2
      Prepaid expenses and other                           20.7         24.6
      Assets held for sale (note 3)                       271.1            -
                                                     ------------ -----------
                                                          437.7        134.6
     Investments in partnerships and corporations
      (note 5)                                             69.0         53.1

     Investment in Legacy Hotels Real Estate
      Investment Trust                                     96.9        105.9

     Non-hotel real estate                                 91.4         95.1

     Property and equipment                             1,381.9      1,656.2

     Goodwill                                             140.5        132.0

     Intangible assets                                    214.3        216.7

     Other assets and deferred charges (note 5)           102.0        109.4
                                                     ------------ -----------

                                                      $ 2,533.7    $ 2,503.0
                                                     ------------ -----------
                                                     ------------ -----------

                    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

     Current liabilities
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities       $   111.8    $   124.0
       Dividends payable                                    3.2          3.2
       Current portion of long-term debt (note 3)         201.5        117.8
       Liabilities related to assets held for sale
        (note 3)                                           10.6            -
                                                     ------------ -----------

                                                          327.1        245.0

     Long-term debt (note 4)                              471.7        539.8

     Other liabilities                                     88.7         91.4

     Future income taxes                                   97.7         80.9

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

                                                          985.2        957.1
                                                     ------------ -----------

     Shareholders' Equity (note 6)                      1,548.5      1,545.9
                                                     ------------ -----------

                                                      $ 2,533.7    $ 2,503.0
                                                     ------------ -----------
                                                     ------------ -----------
 
 

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

                                         Three months         Six months
                                         ended June 30       ended June 30
                                        2004      2003      2004      2003
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Revenues
      Hotel ownership operations      $  180.6  $  153.5  $  336.0  $  293.9
      Management operations               11.6       8.6      21.1      17.2
      Real estate activities              18.1      12.3      21.4      31.2
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Operating revenues                   210.3     174.4     378.5     342.3
      Other revenues from managed
       and franchised properties           8.9       7.5      17.8      14.5
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
                                         219.2     181.9     396.3     356.8
    Expenses
      Hotel ownership operations         135.3     118.2     252.0     223.7
      Management operations                6.3       7.0      12.9      11.0
      Real estate activities               9.7       5.7      12.6      15.3
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Operating expenses                   151.3     130.9     277.5     250.0

      Other expenses from managed
       and franchised properties           9.1       8.0      18.2      14.9
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
                                         160.4     138.9     295.7     264.9

    Income (loss) from equity
     investments and other                 3.7       0.4      (4.0)     (6.3)
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Operating income before
     undernoted items                     62.5      43.4      96.6      85.6

    Amortization                          18.0      17.2      37.5      33.5
    Interest expense, net                  9.0       8.3      19.0      14.2
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Income before income tax expense      35.5      17.9      40.1      37.9
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Income tax expense (recovery)
      Current                              2.6       1.2       5.5       6.5
      Future                               3.9     (23.4)      6.2     (21.2)
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
                                           6.5     (22.2)     11.7     (14.7)
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Net income                        $   29.0  $   40.1  $   28.4  $   52.6
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Weighted average number of
     common shares outstanding
     (in millions) (note 6)
      Basic                               79.1      79.4      79.1      79.3
      Diluted                             79.9      80.1      79.9      80.0

    Basic earnings per common share   $   0.37  $   0.51  $   0.36  $   0.66
    Diluted earnings per common share $   0.36  $   0.50  $   0.36  $   0.66
 
 
 

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

                                         Three months         Six months
                                         ended June 30       ended June 30
                                        2004      2003      2004      2003
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Cash provided by (used in)

    Operating activities
    Net Income                        $   29.0  $   40.1  $   28.4  $   52.6
    Items not affecting cash
      Amortization of property
       and equipment                      17.3      16.6      36.1      32.2
      Amortization of intangible
       assets                              0.7       0.6       1.4       1.3
      (Income) loss from equity
       investments and other              (3.7)     (0.4)      4.0       6.3
      Future income taxes                  3.9     (23.4)      6.2     (21.2)
      Unrealized foreign exchange loss    10.2         -      10.2         -
      Distributions from investments         -       4.4         -       4.4
      Other                               (3.5)    (10.4)     (1.0)     (7.7)
    Changes in non-hotel real estate       0.5       2.7       0.3      10.1
    Changes in non-cash working
     capital items (note 7)              (45.3)    (22.9)    (36.3)    (34.6)

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

                                           9.1       7.3      49.3      43.4
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Investing activities
    Additions to property
     and equipment                       (24.2)    (19.8)    (44.0)    (35.6)
    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired       -         -         -       6.0
    Investments in partnerships
     and corporations                        -      (0.6)        -      (0.7)
    Collection of loans receivable         0.1         -       8.9         -
    Issuance of loans receivable          (2.0)        -      (7.0)        -
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

                                         (26.1)    (20.4)    (42.1)    (30.3)
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Financing activities
    Issuance of long-term debt             2.8      23.2      82.7     146.7
    Repayment of long-term debt           (2.0)     (1.0)    (65.6)   (143.5)
    Issuance of common shares              0.3       0.1       0.6       0.1
    Repurchase of common shares           (5.4)    (11.8)     (5.4)    (16.8)
    Dividends paid                           -         -      (3.2)     (2.4)
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

                                          (4.3)     10.5       9.1     (15.9)
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Effect of exchange rate changes
     on cash                              (0.1)      2.0      (0.2)      3.5
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Increase (decrease) in cash          (21.4)     (0.6)     16.1       0.7

    Cash and cash equivalents -
     beginning of period                  69.2      50.3      31.7      49.0
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
    Cash and cash equivalents -
     end of period                    $   47.8  $   49.7  $   47.8  $   49.7
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
 
 

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

                                         Three months         Six months
                                         ended June 30       ended June 30
                                        2004      2003      2004      2003
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Balance - Beginning of period     $   77.5  $   49.8  $   78.1  $   38.5

    Net income                            29.0      40.1      28.4      52.6
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
                                         106.5      89.9     106.5      91.1

    Repurchase of common shares
     (note 6)                             (2.2)     (4.3)     (2.2)     (5.5)
    Dividends                             (3.2)     (2.4)     (3.2)     (2.4)
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------

    Balance - End of period           $  101.1  $   83.2  $  101.1  $   83.2
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
                                     ---------  --------  --------  ---------
 
 

                       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 over 116 years and currently manages properties
        principally under the Fairmont and Delta brands. At June 30, 2004,
        FHR managed or franchised 82 luxury and first-class hotels. FHR owns
        83.5% of Fairmont Hotels Inc. ("Fairmont"), which at June 30, 2004,
        managed 44 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 38
        Canadian hotels and resorts at June 30, 2004.

        In addition to hotel and resort management, as at June 30, 2004, FHR
        had hotel ownership interests ranging from approximately 15% to 100%
        in 24 properties, located in Canada, the United States, Mexico,
        Bermuda, Barbados and the United Arab Emirates. FHR also has an
        approximate 35% 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 and six months ended June 30, 2004 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.
 

    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
        The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued new
        accounting standards surrounding GAAP and financial statement
        presentation. These standards lay out a framework for the application
        of GAAP and the fair presentation of financial standards in
        accordance with GAAP and are effective for years beginning January 1,
        2004. No changes to accounting principles or financial statement
        presentation were required as FHR was already in full compliance with
        these new standards.

        Assets Held for Sale
        Long-lived assets are classified as held for sale when specific GAAP
        criteria are met. Assets held for sale are measured at the lower of
        their carrying amounts and fair values less costs to dispose and are
        no longer amortized. Assets classified as held for sale and
        liabilities related to these assets are reported separately on the
        balance sheet. A component of FHR that is held for sale is reported
        as a discontinued operation if the operations and cash flows of the
        component will be eliminated from ongoing operations as a result of
        the sale and FHR will not have a significant continuing involvement
        in the operations of the component after the sale.
 

    3. In June 2004, FHR finalized an agreement with Host Marriott
        Corporation to sell The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui for cash proceeds of
        $355.0. As such, the assets and the liabilities of The Fairmont Kea
        Lani Maui have been reclassified to "Assets held for sale" and
        "Liabilities related to assets held for sale", respectively. As at
        June 30, 2004, The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui had property and equipment
        with a carrying value of $242.4 and a working capital deficit of
        $2.5. The transaction closed on July 15, 2004 and the mortgage of
        $120.0 on this property was repaid. As of June 30, 2004, the mortgage
        was classified on the balance sheet as current portion of long-term
        debt. The after-tax gain on the sale of approximately $68.0 will be
        recognized in the third quarter. The resort will continue to be
        managed by Fairmont under a long-term management contract. The assets
        and liabilities of this property are currently included in the hotel
        ownership segment (note 8).

        In June 2004, FHR finalized an agreement to sell The Fairmont Glitter
        Bay for cash proceeds of approximately $31.0. As such, the assets and
        the liabilities of The Fairmont Glitter Bay have been reclassified to
        "Assets held for sale" and "Liabilities related to assets held for
        sale" respectively. As at June 30, 2004, The Fairmont Glitter Bay had
        property and equipment with a carrying value of $20.6. The
        transaction closed on July 9, 2004 and the mortgage of $5.2 on this
        property was repaid. The after-tax gain on the sale of approximately
        $8.0 will be recognized in the third quarter. As of June 30, 2004,
        the mortgage was classified on the balance sheet as current portion
        of long-term debt. The resort will continue to be managed by Fairmont
        under a long-term management contract. The assets and liabilities of
        this property are currently included in the hotel ownership segment
        (note 8).
 

    4.  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.
 

    5.  In April 2004, FHR finalized an agreement to invest $15.6 for a 14.5%
        interest in The Fairmont Dubai. This investment is accounted for
        using the equity method. In the quarter, $15.6 was reclassified from
        "Other assets and deferred charges" to "Investments in partnerships
        and corporations".
 

    6.  Shareholders' equity

                                                      June 30,   December 31,
                                                        2004          2003
                                                  ------------- -------------

        Common shares                              $   1,199.6   $   1,202.2
        Other equity                                      19.2          19.2
        Contributed surplus                              142.3         142.3
        Foreign currency translation adjustments          86.3         104.1
        Retained earnings                                101.1          78.1
                                                  ------------- -------------
                                                   $   1,548.5   $   1,545.9
                                                  ------------- -------------

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

                                 Three months ended       Six months ended
                                       June 30                 June 30
                                  2004        2003        2004        2003
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     (in millions)           (in millions)

        Weighted-average number
         of common shares
         outstanding - basic        79.1        79.4        79.1        79.3
        Stock options                0.8         0.7         0.8         0.7

                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
        Weighted-average number
         of common shares
         outstanding - diluted      79.9        80.1        79.9        80.0
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

        Under a normal course issuer bid, FHR may repurchase for cancellation
        up to approximately 3.9 million, or approximately 5% of its
        outstanding common shares. During the six months ended June 30, 2004,
        FHR repurchased 208,400 shares (208,400 during the second quarter)
        for total consideration of $5.4 ($5.4 for the second quarter), of
        which, $3.2 was charged to common shares and $2.2 was charged to
        retained earnings. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, FHR
        issued 38,568 shares (21,378 shares for the second quarter) pursuant
        to the Key Employee Stock Option Plan. $0.6 was credited to common
        shares ($0.3 for the second quarter) for proceeds from options
        exercised. At June 30, 2004, 78,944,445 common shares were
        outstanding (2003 - 79,046,316).

        During the six months ended June 30, 2004, 10,000 stock options were
        granted (nil in the second 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       Six months ended
                                       June 30                 June 30
                                  2004        2003        2004        2003
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

        Reported net income   $     29.0  $     40.1  $     28.4  $     52.6
        Net income
         assuming fair
         value method used    $     28.9  $     39.6  $     28.2  $     51.9
        Basic earnings
         per share            $     0.37  $     0.50  $     0.36  $     0.65
        Diluted earnings
         per share            $     0.36  $     0.49  $     0.35  $     0.65
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
 

    7.  Changes in non-cash working capital:

                                 Three months ended       Six months ended
                                       June 30                 June 30
                                  2004        2003        2004        2003
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
        Decrease (increase)
         in current assets
        Accounts receivable   $    (25.9) $     (0.2) $    (25.2) $     (9.9)
        Inventory                   (0.9)        0.3        (1.3)       (0.5)
        Prepaid expenses
         and other                  (8.9)       (9.1)       (7.9)      (10.0)

        Increase (decrease)
         in current liabilities
        Accounts payable and
         accrued liabilities        (9.6)       (13.9)       (1.9)     (14.2)
                              ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------

                              $    (45.3) $     (22.9) $    (36.3) $   (34.6)
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
 

    8.  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 24 properties. The
        investment in Legacy consists of an approximate 35% equity interest
        in Legacy, which owns 24 hotels and resorts across Canada and the
        United States. Real estate activities consists primarily of two large
        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 primarily on earnings
        before interest, taxes and amortization ("EBITDA"), which is
        defined as income before interest, income taxes and amortization.
        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 June 30, 2004
                 ------------------------------------------------------------
                          Ownership           Management
                 --------------------------- -------------
                                                            Inter-
                                     Real                   segment
                   Hotel            estate    Fair-         elimina-
                 Ownership Legacy activities  mont   Delta  tion(a)   Total
                 --------- ------- --------- ------ ------- ------- ---------
    Operating
     revenues    $ 180.6   $    -  $  18.1   $ 13.7  $ 3.6  $  (5.7) $ 210.3
    Other
     revenues
     from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties        -        -        -      6.2    2.7        -      8.9
                                                                     --------
                                                                       219.2
    Income (loss)
     from equity
     investments
     and other       0.9      2.8        -        -      -        -      3.7
    EBITDA(b)       40.5      2.8      8.4      8.4    2.6     (0.2)    62.5
    Total
     assets(c)   1,925.2     96.9     95.9    363.6   73.2    (21.1) 2,533.7
    Capital
     expenditures   23.9        -        -      0.3      -              24.2
 
 

                               Three months ended June 30, 2003
                 ------------------------------------------------------------
                          Ownership           Management
                 --------------------------- -------------
                                                            Inter-
                                     Real                   segment
                   Hotel            estate    Fair-         elimina-
                 Ownership Legacy activities  mont   Delta  tion(a)   Total
                 --------- ------- --------- ------ ------- ------- ---------
    Operating
     revenues    $ 153.5   $    -  $  12.3   $ 10.5  $ 2.6  $  (4.5) $ 174.4
    Other
     revenues
     from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties        -        -        -      5.8    1.7        -      7.5
                                                                     --------
                                                                       181.9
    Income (loss)
     from equity
     investments
     and other       0.9     (0.5)       -        -      -        -      0.4
    EBITDA(b)       31.7     (0.5)     6.6      4.2    1.9     (0.5)    43.4
    Total
     assets(c)   2,087.3    102.1    105.6    348.0   77.0   (265.4) 2,454.6
    Capital
     expenditures   19.4        -        -      0.4      -        -     19.8
 
 

                                 Six months ended June 30, 2004
                 ------------------------------------------------------------
                          Ownership           Management
                 --------------------------- -------------
                                                            Inter-
                                     Real                   segment
                   Hotel            estate    Fair-         elimina-
                 Ownership Legacy activities  mont   Delta  tion(a)   Total
                 --------- ------- --------- ------ ------- ------- ---------
    Operating
     revenues    $ 336.0   $    -  $  21.4   $ 26.2  $ 6.1  $ (11.2) $ 378.5
    Other
     revenues
     from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties        -        -        -     12.7     5.1       -     17.8
                                                                     --------
                                                                       396.3
    Income (loss)
     from equity
     investments
     and other       0.5     (4.5)       -        -       -       -     (4.0)
    EBITDA(b)       73.3     (4.5)     8.8     15.3     4.1    (0.4)    96.6
    Total
     assets(c)   1,925.2     96.9     95.9    363.6    73.2   (21.1) 2,533.7
    Capital
     expenditures   43.5        -        -      0.5       -             44.0
 
 

                                 Six months ended June 30, 2003
                 ------------------------------------------------------------
                          Ownership           Management
                 --------------------------- -------------
                                                            Inter-
                                     Real                   segment
                   Hotel            estate    Fair-         elimina-
                 Ownership Legacy activities  mont   Delta  tion(a)   Total
                 --------- ------- --------- ------ ------- ------- ---------
    Operating
     revenues    $ 293.9   $    -  $  31.2   $ 20.9  $  5.7 $  (9.4) $ 342.3
    Other
     revenues
     from
     managed and
     franchised
     properties        -        -        -     10.6     3.9       -     14.5
                                                                     --------
                                                                       356.8
    Income (loss)
     from equity
     investments
     and other       0.5     (6.8)       -        -       -       -     (6.3)
    EBITDA(b)       61.3      (6.8)   15.9     11.2     4.4    (0.4)    85.6
    Total
     assets(c)   2,087.3     102.1   105.6    348.0    77.0  (265.4) 2,454.6
    Capital
     expenditures   35.0         -       -      0.6       -       -     35.6

    (a) Revenues represent management fees that are charged by Fairmont of
        $5.6 (2003 - $4.4) and $11.1 (2003-$9.3) for the three and six months
        ended June 30, 2004 respectively, and Delta of $0.1 (2003 - $0.1) and
        $0.1 (2003-$0.1) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004
        respectively, to the hotel ownership operations, which are eliminated
        on consolidation. EBITDA represents expenses not reimbursed relating
        to marketing and reservation services performed by FHR under the
        terms of its hotel management and franchise agreements. Total assets
        represent the elimination of inter-segment loans net of corporate
        assets.
    (b) The following costs are not allocated to the individual segments in
        evaluating net income:

                                 Three months ended       Six months ended
                                       June 30                 June 30
                                  2004        2003        2004        2003
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
        Amortization          $     18.0  $     17.2  $     37.5  $     33.5
        Interest expense, net        9.0         8.3        19.0        14.2
        Income tax expense
         (recovery)                  6.5       (22.2)       11.7       (14.7)
 

    9.  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 on Form F-10 with the United
        States Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2004.
 

    10. At June 30, 2004, FHR has a payable to Legacy of $7.0 in connection
        with various management contracts, and reciprocal loan agreements
        with Legacy for $86.6.

        A subsidiary of FHR has a 25% participation amounting to $10.7 in the
        first mortgage on The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.
 

    11. FHR has recorded pension and other post employment benefit expenses
        as follows:
                                     Three months             Six months
                                     ended June 30           ended June 30
                                   2004        2003        2004        2003
                                 --------    --------    --------    --------
                                     (in millions)           (in millions)

        Pension                   $  0.5      $  0.1      $  1.0      $  0.1
        Other post-employment
         benefits                    0.1           -         0.2           -
                                 --------    --------    --------    --------

                                  $  0.6      $  0.1      $  1.2      $  0.1
                                 --------    --------    --------    --------
 

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 82 luxury and first-class properties with more than 33,000 guestrooms in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados 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 44 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 38 city center and resort properties in Canada. In addition to hotel management, FHR holds real estate interests in 22 properties and an approximate 35% 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. 


 
Contact:
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Kathy Shepard, 310-205-7676
or
Integrated Capital LLC
Kenneth Fearn, 310-441-8801
www.doubletree.com

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Also See: Fairmont Reports a 1st Qtr Net Loss of $600,000 Compared with Net Income of $12.5 million in the Year-ago Quarter; Occupancy Rose to 64.7% from 60.8% / Hotel Operating Statistics / April 2004
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


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