Select Hotels & Resorts International announced its growth in member properties for 2006. Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, re-launched in 2004, in response to industry demand.

In 2006, membership has grown to forty-eight unique luxury properties plus two exclusive cruise vessels, Motor Vessel AqA, Sydney and Motor Yacht Galerna based in New Zealand. The range of accommodation available now extends from two atolls in the Tuamotu Archipelago, in our newest location, French Polynesia, to the larger, centrally-located, city glamour of boutique Hotel Lindrum in Melbourne and award-winning The Observatory Hotel in Sydney. Select also now boasts Member properties in every Australian state and territory and two more unique additions in New Zealand.

Select is a market-led group rather than a product-based one, which is central to its identity and strength. Membership of Select is by invitation only. A property is determined as appropriately `Select` for invitation to become a member of the network according to its suitability to Select`s market of discerning, upper-income travellers seeking out an individual product offering a unique experience. The exciting and exceptional properties joining Select in 2006 are described briefly below and will be found in the new Select Guide 2006, to be officially launched in February.

Richard Rosebery, Select’s Managing Director says, “I am delighted that Select has been so eagerly embraced by properties around the region and my team and I are extremely excited to be able to promote such a diverse and superlative group of unique travel experiences to the world in 2006”.

NEW MEMBER PROPERTIES IN AUSTRALIA:

Cape Lodge, Margaret River, Western Australia

The Richardson Hotel, Suites & Spa, Perth, Australia

LifeTime Private Retreats, Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland (opening March 2006)

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Mossman, Far North Queensland

Tarraleah Lodge, Tarraleah, Tasmania (opening October 2006)

MV AqA, Sydney Harbour (formerly known as MV Charade)

NEW MEMBER PROPERTIES IN NEW ZEALAND:

Carrington Resort, Karikari Peninsula, Northland, New Zealand

Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau, New Zealand

NEW MEMBER PROPERTIES IN THE PACIFIC:

Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, Tikehau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, Manihi, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia