Appointment of Director

Holidaybreak PLC
16 December 2004


16th December 2004: For immediate release

                                HOLIDAYBREAK PLC
                                        
                      Appointment of Non-Executive Director



Holidaybreak plc the UK's leading operator of specialist holiday businesses has
appointed James Greenbury as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January
2005.

Mr Greenbury, 43, is the CEO of Special Mail Services Ltd and has previously
built up a number of successful companies in the support services sector;
MailSource UK Ltd and Security Despatch Ltd. Prior to these, Mr Greenbury was a
partner at Bain & Co, management consultants and worked across a wide variety of
sectors.

Bob Ayling, Chairman of Holidaybreak, said: 'We are delighted that James has
agreed to join the Holidaybreak board. With his strategic skills, his experience
of the service sector and track record in building successful companies, he will
be a valuable addition to the team as Holidaybreak seeks to grow by investment
in its current businesses and acquisition.'

Mr Greenbury has not been a director of any other publicly listed company in the
last 5 years and there is no information to be disclosed under paragraphs 6.F.2
(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.

As announced on 2 December 2004, Clive McLintock, retires as a non-executive
director of Holidaybreak plc on 31 December 2004.

Enquiries:

Richard Atkinson                                             [phone]

Craig Breheny       Brunswick                                [phone]




Note to Editors

Holidaybreak (HBR.L) is listed on the London stock market. The UK's leading
operator of specialist holiday businesses, sold 2.3m holidays last year. The
Group has three operating divisions: Hotel Breaks, Adventure Holidays and
Camping. Each is a market leader in its respective specialist sector of the
holiday industry, has multi-channel distribution and is recognised for providing
high standards of product and service quality.

For more information, please go to www.holidaybreak.co.uk.




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