MANDARIN ORIENTAL TO MANAGE CARIBBEAN RESORT AND RESIDENCESON GRAND CAYMAN
Hong Kong, 27 June 2018 – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage
a luxury resort and residences on Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, currently scheduled to open
in 2021.

Mandarin Oriental, Grand Cayman will be an exclusive 100-room beachfront resort with 89
branded Residences at Mandarin Oriental. Located 15 minutes from the airport, the resort will
be situated on 67 acres at St. James Point, on the southern shore of the island. The site benefits
from an elevated position overlooking its own secluded white-sand beach and offers guests andresidents a truly private luxury retreat.

The spacious, contemporary rooms and suites will all face the sea offering exceptional sunrise
and sunset views. There will be five restaurants and bars providing a variety of experiences andviews over the ocean. The development will also have its own farm which will provide a ‘farm
to table’ dining experience.

The resort will feature a range of wellness options including a spacious Spa at Mandarin
Oriental, a comprehensive fitness centre, several outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts.
Landscaped walking and cycling trails will traverse the 67-acre site and a Beach Club will offer
a variety of leisure and water sports activities.

A range of flexible meeting and banqueting facilities, including outdoor areas, will provide
ample space for destination weddings, social and business events.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental will be the most select on the island, offering the Group’s
legendary service combined with dedicated owner facilities, and easy access to all the hotel’samenities.

-more-Page 2The project owner is Melkonian Capital Management, an alternative investment company
specializing in investment opportunities in private equity, real estate and public markets. NewYork-based RAL Development Services will serve as the development partner.
“We are delighted to announce this exciting new project, which will be the Group’s second
property in the Caribbean and a fitting extension to our growing global resort portfolio,” said
James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. “The owner has
assembled a spectacular site and has the long-term vision to create a unique resort experiencethat, together with Mandarin Oriental’s renowned service, will ensure an exceptional offeringin Grand Cayman.”“We are pleased to partner with Mandarin Oriental to bring the most exclusive resort andbranded residences to the Cayman Islands,” said Ryan Melkonian, Managing Partner ofMelkonian Capital Management. “We are creating a very special destination that we expect
will be among the best in the Caribbean.”

The three Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac) are a British
Overseas Territory located in the western Caribbean. Grand Cayman is the largest and mostvisited island, and has regular direct flights from 15 US cities, Toronto, London and various
Latin American and Caribbean airports. It is renowned for its tranquil and safe environment,
clear waters and world-class diving.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of theworld’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into
a global brand, the Group now operates 31 hotels and eight residences in 21 countries andterritories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense ofplace. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development,
and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

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