1 April 2015

The Hotel Corporation plc

("HCP" or the "Company")

Holding in Company

The Company has been advised today that Mr Mark Jackson now holds an interest of 3,750,000 ordinary shares, equivalent to 7.53% of the issued share capital of the Company.
Mr Jackson's holding has been increased through Ventura Finance Limited which is beneficially owned by Mr Jackson:
Ventura Finance Limited 3,250,000 ordinary shares
Quetzal Securities Limited 500,000 ordinary shares

For further information:

The Hotel Corporation plc

Derek Short / David Craine
+44 (0) 1624 626586

Sanlam Securities UK Limited (Nomad and Broker)

Simon Clements / James Thomas
+44 (0) 20 7628 2200

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