Advisory - CIBC World Markets' 13th annual Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Conference to be held on March 16th, 2004 NEW YORK CITY, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- More than 30 leading corporations across North America will present their business strategies and 2004 outlooks at the 13th annual CIBC World Markets' Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Conference at the New York Palace in New York City on Tuesday, March 16th, 2004. CIBC World Markets' equity research in various travel, leisure, and consumer service related industries is amongst the broadest and deepest of any financial institution, with current coverage on over 40 companies. This conference will provide institutional investors with an integrated overview of these industries. The format will include presentations by senior management from approximately 30 leading companies and an opportunity to discuss first-hand with management teams their company's competitive landscape and growth opportunities. Media are invited to observe most presentations either in-person or by accessing the webcast, but are requested to register in advance. More information on the conference including an agenda and a list of planned speakers is available at http://www.cibcwm.com/conferences/gaming04. Webcast access to the conference will be available beginning at 8 am on Tuesday, March 16th at the same website URL. The New York Palace is located at 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. CIBC World Markets is a full service corporate and investment bank throughout North America, with operations in Asia, Europe and Australia, and serving more than 8,000 corporate, government and institutional clients. CIBC World Markets' parent company is CIBC, one of North America's first and largest financial institutions with offices in 18 countries, including the world's major financial centers. A publicly traded financial services company, CIBC has assets of US$210.1 billion and a market capitalization of almost US$16.2 billion. DATASOURCE: CIBC World Markets CONTACT:Media Contact: For more information or to register, members of the media can contact: Rod Cumming, Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, (416) 594-7774 or

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