Thunderbird Resorts Inc.: Appointment of New Director

PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA--(Marketwired - Jan. 19, 2014) - Thunderbird Resorts Inc. ("Thunderbird" or "Group") (EURONEXT:TBIRD)(FRANKFURT:4TR) is pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Alfred Meili as a director on our board until the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Dr. Meili completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at the University of St. Gallen and thereafter completed graduate studies in Law at the University of Zurich. Dr. Meili practiced law for 20 years successfully with the law firm Reichenbach & Associates in Zurich. Dr. Meili then built one of the largest real estate companies in Switzerland as founder, major shareholder, CEO and President of the Board of Directors. Dr. Meili is 67 years old and was born in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Dr. Meili's background as a lawyer and entrepreneur will certainly add value to the Company's business and will be a valuable asset to Thunderbird's board.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are an international provider of branded casino and hospitality services, focused on markets in Latin America. Our mission is to "create extraordinary experiences for our guests." Additional information about the Group is available at www.thunderbirdresorts.com.

Cautionary Notice: This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws and regulations of various international, federal, and state jurisdictions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including without limitation, statements regarding potential revenue and future plans and objectives of the Group are forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Group's forward-looking statements include competitive pressures, unfavorable changes in regulatory structures, and general risks associated with business, all of which are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Group's documents filed from time-to-time with the AFM and other regulatory authorities.