PAN PACIFIC HOTELS AND RESORTS BRIDGES USA AND CANADIAN INDEPENDENCE

WITH SPECIAL ROOM PACKAGES

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is setting off fireworks in the Pacific Northwest this summer by offering special promotional rates and value added benefits for those booking Independence Day packages at panpacificwest.com for the company's properties in Seattle and Vancouver.

Pan Pacific Seattle's Independence Day Package includes a room with view of the Lake Union allowing guest an up-close view of the fire works show, should they be residing at the hotel on July 4; complimentary parking; and complimentary sparkling wine and chocolate delivered on first night of stay.  Rates are valid from June 29 through July 6, 2008 and start at $255 per night (minimum two night stay).

Pan Pacific Vancouver is celebrating Canada's 141th birthday with a special Canada Day Package.  Starting from $141CAD per person (based on double occupancy), the package is valid from June 29 through July 6, and includes a complimentary upgrade to a Harbour view room, a bottle of chilled BC VQA ice wine and cookies and milk for the children upon arrival.  There no better place to celebrate Canada Day then at Canada Place.

The two Pan Pacific properties in Whistler are also celebrating Canada Day with a special offer. Starting from $249CAD per person (double occupancy), the Canada Day Package includes: two night accommodations in a luxurious One or Two Bedroom suite; breakfast and parking daily; and bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates upon arrival.  Rates at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside are $498CAD ($249 per person) for a One Bedroom Valley View Suite or $638CAD($319 per person) for a Two Bedroom Valley View Suite.  Rates at Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre are $498CAD ($249 per person) for a One Bedroom Lower Floor Suite or $638CAD ($319.00 per person) for a Two Bedroom Lower Floor Suite.

Terms and Conditions
Valid June 29 through July 6, 2008. Rates are based on double occupancy, in Canadian Funds for Vancouver. Children under 18 are complimentary when staying with their parents, amenities are for only two. Subject to availability, some black out dates may apply. Taxes and gratuities are additional.

Visit panpacificwest.com for reservations

About Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel management company in the Pacific Rim and is part of the UOL Group, one of Singapore's largest hotel and property companies. Pan Pacific has been recognised by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of the 25 hotel companies demonstrating social responsibility and has won esteemed accolades such as World Travel Awards, Best Business Hotel in Asia, Conde Nast Gold List and Readers Choice Awards. It has a portfolio of 16 hotels and resorts throughout Asia and North America. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance.  Visit panpacific.com.