Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Group to stop serving Shark Fins

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED
BANS THE CONSUMPTION OF SHARK FIN IN ITS GROUP OPERATIONS

(Hong Kong, 21 November 2011) In recognition of the threat facing the global shark
population and in line with the Company’s sustainability vision, The Hongkong and Shanghai
Hotels, Limited (HSH), parent company of The Peninsula Hotels, Repulse Bay Complex and
Peak Complex, today announced that it will stop serving shark fin at all its group operations,
effective 1 January 2012. However, the Company will honour banquet bookings involving
shark fin soup made prior to 21 November 2011, but taking place after 1 January 2012.

Mr. Clement K.M. Kwok, Chief Executive Officer of HSH, said: “By removing shark fin
from our menus, we hope that our decision can contribute to preserving the marine ecosystem
for the world’s future generations. As Asia’s oldest hotel company, we also hope that our
decision will inspire other hospitality companies to do the same and that our industry will
play a role in helping to preserve the bio-diversity of our oceans.”

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the
holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and
management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in
Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of transport, club management
and other services. The hotel portfolio of the Group comprises The Peninsula Hotels in Hong
Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila and
Paris (opening in 2013). The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay
Complex, The Peak Tower and The Peak Tramways, St. John’s Building, The Landmark in
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand.

For further information on this release, please contact:
Irene Lau
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
Tel: (852) 2840 7788
Fax: (852) 2840 7567
Email: irenelau@peninsula.com

Source: The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)