Director Declaration

Thomas Cook Group plc

(the "Company")

Thomas Cook Group plc Non-Executive Director Declaration

Thomas Cook Group plc announces that Martine Verluyten, one of its Non-Executive Directors, will join the Board of 3i Group plc as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2012.

This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules. There are no other disclosures to be made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R (1) - (6) of the Listing Rules.

For further information please contact:

Derek Woodward

Group Company Secretary

Tel +44 (0) 20 7557 6415