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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 27 -- Autogrill SpA of Italy announced today that its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Autogrill Acquisition Co., a Delaware Corporation, has
successfully completed its cash tender offer for all the outstanding shares of
common stock of Host Marriott Services Corporation (NYSE: HMS), at a purchase
price of $15.75 per share in cash, without interest, which tender offer expired
at 12:00 midnight on August 26, New York City time. A total of 30,484,407
shares-not including 1,090,741 shares subject to guarantees of delivery -- were
tendered in the offer and accepted for payment by Autogrill Acquisition,
representing 90.7% of the total shares outstanding.

Autogrill and Host Marriott Services also announced that the parties intend to
consummate the merger of Autogrill Acquisition Co., with and into Host Marriott
Services contemplated in the merger agreement announced by the parties on July
26, 1999, as promptly as practicable. In connection with the merger, Autogrill
will acquire the remaining shares of Host Marriott Services common stock for
$15.75 per share, in cash, without interest. The success of the tender offer
sets the stage for the formation of the world's largest provider of restaurant
services for travelers, with operations in North America, Europe, Australia and
Asia and overall revenues (1999 projection) of more than US $2.7 billion or 2.6
billion euros, (more than 5,000 billion lire). With 834 locations, the new
organization will cover five main business sectors: motorway restaurants (609
locations), airports (76), shopping malls (66), railway stations (21) and
quick-service restaurants in city centers (46). It will also run an additional
16 locations in other sectors. The company is also one of the premier retail
providers in airports in North America. Overall, the new Group will run more
than 3,500 units in its various locations.

The merger does not impact Host Marriott Services operating subsidiaries which
include Host International, Inc. and Host Marriott Tollroads, Inc.

    Autogrill

Based in Milan, Autogrill is part of the Benetton family group and listed on
the Italian Stock Exchange. With 1998 revenues of 1,124 million euros (2,175
billion lire), more than 12,000 employees and a total of 652 bars and
restaurants, Autogrill is Europe's largest provider of restaurant services for
travelers and the second largest modern retail catering group. Its brand
portfolio includes the Autogrill locations, run on a concessionary basis; the
Spizzico chain of quick-service pizza outlets; the Ciao self-service
restaurants; Autogrill also has exclusive use of the Burger King franchise in
Italy.

    Host Marriott Services

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Host Marriott Services Corporation, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and
listed on the New York Stock Exchange, was previously a subsidiary of Marriott
Corporation. With revenues of $1.4 billion, Host Marriott Services is the
leading provider of food, beverage and retail concessions at nearly 200 travel
and entertainment venues, with approximately 26,000 employees in seven
countries around the world. The company operates in 18 of the 20 largest
airports in the US, including JFK in New York as well as Boston, Washington
D.C., Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. In the Netherlands, it also runs a
high-profile location in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Host Marriott Services
brand portfolio includes many internationally famous brands such as Burger
King, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Sbarro, Tie Rack and Bath and Body Works in
airports, travel plazas, shopping malls and entertainment attractions.

CONTACT: Media: Wendy Watkins, 301-380-7903 or Investor Relations: Sharon
Whiting, 301-380-7215, both of Host Marriott Services, Luciano Lusffarelli,
011-39-02-48-26-3224