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Couples Resorts Media Memo
April 12, 2009

MEDIA ALERT


COUPLES RESORTS MAKES ITS MARK ON JAMAICAN HISTORY WITH PROPERTY GRAND OPENING

After $30 million in enhancements, the long-awaited opening of Couples Tower Isle has finally arrived. On April 12th the property, formerly known as Couples Ocho Rios, will be officially unveiled. The luxury all-inclusive is destined to be ranked among Jamaica's most elite romantic resorts.

WHEN: Sunday, April 12, 2009

WHERE: Ocho Rios, Jamaica

ENHANCEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY: The new 226-room Couples Tower Isle property raises the bar on luxury and romance with new additions including:
• Ocean-view suites with zero edge walk-in showers
• Lavish spa with 10 treatment rooms
• Renovations to the main lobby and historic piano bar, as well as the Terrace, Verandah and 8 Rivers restaurants
• Wedding gazebo
• Vegetable and juice bar and pool grill
• Updated swimming pool with new water feature
• Pool with swim-up bar and adjoining dive pool
• Upgraded gym and aerobics room
• Photo and gift shops
• Renovated game room
• Floating dock at the resorts' very own private island

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Chief Romance Officer, Randy Russell
• Randy Russell is responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing for establishing intimate connections between couples and is also the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Corporate Executive chef, Chef Stefan Spath;
• The award winning Chef Spath has been with the Couples Resorts family for 10 years and holds the position of Corporate Executive Chef, overseeing all four properties located throughout Negril and Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

*Note: Photo renderings of Couples Tower Isle are available; contact bvk pr

About Couples Resorts
Couples Resorts, headquartered in Montego Bay, Jamaica, owns and operates four properties in Jamaica - Couples Tower Isle, formerly Couples Ocho Rios, the first-ever couples only all-inclusive resort; Couples Sans Souci; Couples Swept Away; and Couples Negril. Pioneered by the legendary Abe Issa, "father of Jamaican tourism," each Couples Resort is an unsurpassed model of the all-inclusive concept, boldly designed with local inspiration to create a harmonic sense of nature and authentic Caribbean spirit. For over 30 years, Couples has delighted guests and refined the Caribbean all-inclusive resort experience by providing unparalleled service, exceptional dining experiences and exclusive added value inclusions. For further information, call 1-800-COUPLES or visit http://couples.com/

Couples Resorts Contacts

Primary Media Contacts:
Yanick Dalhouse
414.351.9563 or ydalhouse@bvk.com

Patty Tazalla
414.247.2174 or ptazalla@bvk.com

For Press Trip Inquiries and More Specific Needs:
Kate Kohler
414.247.2105 or kkohler@bvk.com

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