27 January 2016

The Hotel Corporation plc

("HCP" or the "Company")

Holding in Company

The Company has been advised that Mr Mark Jackson now holds an interest of 5,848,464 ordinary shares, equivalent to 11.74% of the issued share capital of the Company.

Mr Jackson's holding has been increased through his SIPP account with his holdings now allocated as follows:

Ventura Finance Limited

4,000,000 ordinary shares

Quetzal Securities Limited

650,000 ordinary shares

SIPP

1,198,464 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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