Directorate Change

Holidaybreak PLC
03 June 2003

HOLIDAYBREAK PLC
3 JUNE 2003 - EMBARGOED FOR 7AM





               HOLIDAYBREAK PLC ("Holidaybreak" or the "Company")

                               DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Holidaybreak, the UK's leading provider of specialist holidays, today announces
that, following the expiry of his second three year term, Angus Crichton-Miller,
Chairman, retired on 30 May 2003.  He has also retired from his position as a
Non-executive Director.  Robert Ayling, former BA Chief Executive, who joined
the Board as a Non-executive Director in February 2003, will take over the role
of Chairman with immediate effect.

Richard Atkinson, Group Chief Executive, commented:

"Angus Crichton-Miller has played a crucial role in the development of the
Company.  On behalf of everyone at Holidaybreak, I extend our sincere thanks for
his valuable contribution over the past six years, a period of great success for
the Company."

"I would also like to add that we are delighted that Bob Ayling has agreed to
take on the role of Non-executive Chairman of Holidaybreak and are looking
forward to working with him and benefiting from his considerable expertise and
wide experience of the travel business."



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