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DALLAS, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Bucking the current industry trend to reduce capacity and flights, Southwest Airlines announced today that the carrier will utilize a brand new optimization model to add service in select markets and tweak its schedule. Through the elimination of 31 existing roundtrip flights from its current flight schedule, Southwest has added 40 new roundtrip flights in key growth cities such as Denver and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood. To view a complete chart of the schedule changes in each city, click here: . To view a blog post from Schedule Development Lead Planner, Bill Owen, explaining the airline’s optimization efforts, click here: . To book flights, click here: .
“We are trimming our flight schedule, frequently and continually, of unproductive flights, while we continue to grow in cities like Denver,” Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly said. “We have a much different story to tell today than our competitors. We are well prepared financially, we are the nation’s Leading Low Fare Airline, we are still growing, and our People provide outstanding Customer Service. Best of all, we don’t nickel and dime our Customers with added fees.”
The Company will be accommodating this new service with two aircraft that it previously planned to retire, bringing this year’s net aircraft growth to 15. The Company’s 2008 year-over-year available seat mile (ASM) capacity growth is still expected to be in the four percent range.
Several markets will be gaining new nonstop service, including:

BEGINNING NOV. 2, 2008:
— Three new daily nonstop roundtrips between Denver and Orange County.
— Two new daily nonstop roundtrips between Denver and Tulsa.

– One new daily nonstop roundtrip between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and Las Vegas.
– One new daily nonstop roundtrip between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and Kansas City.
– One new daily nonstop roundtrip between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and Albany.
– One new daily nonstop roundtrip between Ft. Myers and St. Louis.
To celebrate the new nonstop service, Southwest is offering a $69 one-way advance purchase fare between Denver and Tulsa and a $79 one-way advance purchase fare between Denver and Orange County. Southwest is offering an $89 one-way advance purchase fare between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and Kansas City and Albany and a $149 one-way advance purchase fare between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and Las Vegas. The carrier will offer a $69 one-way advance purchase fare between Ft. Myers and St. Louis. These 14-day advance purchase fares are available for purchase today at for travel beginning on Nov. 2, 2008, through the end of the schedule, currently Jan. 9, 2009.
NEW SERVICE FARE RULES
Fares are available for purchase today through the end of the schedule, currently Jan. 9, 2009. Fares are for nonstop flights only and do not require an overnight stay. All tickets must be purchased 14-days in advance. When combining fares, all ticketing restrictions apply. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by day of travel and will not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Fares do not include a federal segment tax of $3.50 per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9.00 one-way and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fees of $5.00 one-way. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Tickets are nonrefundable but, if unused, may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are valid on Southwest-operated published, scheduled service only and are not available through the Group Desk.
Southwest is the only U.S. airline to remain consistently profitable this decade, and enjoys an unprecedented string of 35 consecutive years of profitability. Southwest has among the lowest cost structures, a strong balance sheet, and the most comprehensive fuel hedge of any major U.S. airline. At Southwest Airlines, fees don’t fly with us. You can check your first two bags for free, there are no change fees, no fees for a window or aisle seat, and, as always, snacks, sodas, and smiles are all complimentary!
After 37 years of service, Southwest Airlines, the nation’s leading low-fare carrier, continues to differentiate itself from other airlines- offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience. Southwest offers a very comfortable ride with all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom with a young all Boeing 737 fleet. Southwest recently updated its gate areas and improved its boarding procedure to make flying Southwest even more convenient and simple. Southwest Airlines , the nation’s largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 64 cities in 32 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,400 flights a day and has more than 34,000 Employees systemwide.

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LANSING, Mich., June 25 /PRNewswire/ — With the official kick-off to the summer travel season just under our belts, Michigan’s tourism Web site, michigan.org, is bringing potential travelers to Michigan in record numbers. Monday, June 23 set a new record for volume on the michigan.org web site with 57,432 visits and 35,182 click-throughs to Michigan tourism industry Web sites, the biggest single day in the site’s history.
In addition, michigan.org regained the top spot for the most traffic to any state tourism Web site in the country in May. According to Hitwise, an international company which tracks traffic to major web sites, michigan.org attracted 8.11 percent of all of the traffic to the 50 state tourism Web sites. The next closest state tourism site attracted 7.66 percent in a custom analysis of michigan.org and the 49 other state tourism web sites.
“Our Pure Michigan marketing effort is driving a record number of potential visitors to michigan.org,” said George Zimmermann, Vice President of travel Michigan, a business unit of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “We know from independent research that 65 percent of consumers who use michigan.org for tourism information, then travel to and within Michigan. More web traffic means more business at Michigan destinations.”
The Pure Michigan campaign is intended to entice travelers to one place that still feels magic, mythic, authentic, untamed, unspoiled, uncompromised, timeless and true. It’s Pure Michigan. The campaign communicates to consumers what makes Michigan special and identifies experiences that you can’t find anywhere else. A television ad spotlighting Michigan’s world-class golf debuted in April, while the remainder of the campaign launched in Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, St. Louis, Milwaukee and Ontario, Canada, plus in Michigan, in May. Pure Michigan commercials can be viewed online at michigan.org/travelads.
Michigan.org has continued to show growth in number of visitors this year. Web surfers turned to the site nearly four million times through May of 2008, up from three million during the same months of 2007, an increase of 31.6 percent. Tourism is a vital industry in Michigan. Visitors spend $18.1 billion annually traveling in Michigan, generating $874 million in state taxes, and accounting for 192,000 jobs statewide.
Travel Michigan, a division of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is the State of Michigan’s official agency for the promotion of tourism. travel Michigan markets the state’s tourism industry and provides valuable visitor information services. For more information on traveling in the State of Michigan, visit the official travel web site at michigan.org.
Contact: Kirsten Borgstrom, (517) 335-1871
Jenny Schilp, (248) 225-6744
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire/ — After the much-anticipated Wii Fit(TM) system debuted across the country last month, Princess unveils this fitness innovation at sea this week after shipboard staff completed special onboard trainings with Nintendo team members. Princess is the first cruise line to offer passengers the chance to get their hearts pumping with the headline-grabbing new release on Wii(TM).
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All Princess ships, which have long featured Nintendo’s popular Wii systems onboard, add the revolutionary Wii Fit balance games, challenging passengers of all ages to put their athletic skills to the test with active video game tournaments such as the ski jump, Hula Hoop(R) or heading soccer balls. Exciting family competitions will be held onboard — including on the dramatic Movies Under the Stars poolside screens. Youth and teen centers will also offer younger cruisers the opportunity to participate in Wii Fit activities throughout their vacation.
“We’re very excited to partner with Nintendo to bring the Wii Fit experience to our passengers,” said Jan Swartz, Princess senior vice president. “Our onboard team has just finished training with the experts at Nintendo to ensure that we’re able to offer passengers the best possible experience with this innovative fitness game.”
Wii Fit gets everyone pumped up about making physical activities an enjoyable part of their daily routines. Wii Fit even tracks users’ progress, which lets people see how they’ve improved while challenging them to better their scores and stay motivated to keep going.
The Wii Fit Balance Board(TM) is a precisely engineered platform that senses both weight and shifts in movement and balance. It connects wirelessly to the Wii console and serves as the centerpiece for more than 40 fun activities that challenge users in areas like yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance. Helpful virtual trainers in the game talk users through the different motions and makes suggestions for improvements.
The hugely popular Wii system has been instrumental in expanding the video game experience across generations and genders. “Kids” of all ages have enjoyed playing games such as Wii Sports(TM) Golf and Tennis using the unique Wii Remote(TM), which enables a player’s movements to directly affect what happens on screen.
On ships equipped with Movies Under the Stars screen, the Wii tournaments are shown on the giant poolside screens, offering a unique, larger-than-life gaming experience. The distinctive 300-square-foot screens are featured on Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Sea Princess and the upcoming Ruby Princess, offering a variety of movies and events daily, including family films and first run hits, as well as concert footage and other special programming.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company’s website at .
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Princess Cruises is a proud member of World’s Leading cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival cruise Lines, Holland America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations.
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BELLEVUE, Wash., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Marking the one year anniversary since launching its hotel connectivity solution Expedia QuickConnect(TM) (), global online travel leader Expedia, Inc. reported it has rolled the solution out to hotels in more than 35 countries, with just under 50 reservations systems now in production. Expedia(R) has deployed Expedia QuickConnect(TM) to nearly 1000 hotel partners worldwide, with new hotels adopting the solution every week.
Because Expedia QuickConnect(TM) enables independent hotels and small- to medium-size hotel chains to exchange rates, availability and booking information with Expedia sites in real time, properties that have implemented Expedia QuickConnect(TM) have achieved significant efficiencies and growth in room night production and revenues. Hotels in EMEA that have implemented the Expedia QuickConnect(TM) interface have on average more than doubled the inventory they are able to offer through Expedia, resulting in a favorable impact on production results. North American hotels connecting to Expedia through Expedia QuickConnect(TM) have achieved growth in roomnight production up to three times higher and revenue growth up to more than four times higher than properties that have not yet implemented the solution.
“On a global scale, hotels that implement Expedia QuickConnect(TM) are able to sell more room and rate types and achieve greater efficiency in their revenue management strategies,” said Dean Gregory, senior director of lodging connectivity at Expedia. “Ultimately, it delivers our hotel partners better access to the global Expedia marketplace, and streamlines the exchange of information.”
A truly global solution, Expedia QuickConnect(TM) has been adopted by hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. Over 90 percent of hotels that have deployed Expedia QuickConnect(TM) are located outside the U.S. Expedia QuickConnect(TM) continues to gain momentum in new markets globally. Israel, New Zealand, South Africa and Russia are among the countries where hotels have most recently adopted the connectivity solution.
In the Asia-Pacific region, hotel adoption of Expedia QuickConnect(TM) continues to grow at double double-digit rates on a monthly basis. Through an agreement with HUBS1, China’s leading travel technology and distribution marketplace, hotel chains like Jin Jiang Hotel Group, the largest hotel owner and operator in China, are able to connect directly to the Expedia network, garnering the ability to tap into last room availability and real time rates, as well as fulfill the increasing demand for accommodation in China among Expedia customers globally.
“Our partnership with Expedia changes the way hotels in China can manage their inventory, which is especially important in light of the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. As the official hotel reservation service provider for the World Expo, HUBS1 is expected to leverage the Expedia QuickConnect(TM) partnership to meet the demand of the millions of visitors to China,” said D. Teddy Zhang, president and CEO of HUBS1. “Expedia continues to improve hoteliers’ access to its marketplace with innovative technologies like Expedia(R) QuickConnect(TM).”
Expedia(R) QuickConnect(TM), an easy-to-use reservation system interface developed specifically for independent and small-to-medium size hotel chain partners, allows hotel partners to link their property management and central reservation systems to Expedia. Expedia was the first online travel agency to offer an open API for hotels, which enables hoteliers to more efficiently manage the rates and inventory they offer to Expedia’s global customer base.
Expedia’s portfolio of connectivity solutions makes it easier for hoteliers to manage their rates and inventory on Expedia sites, and allows for the electronic exchange of rates, inventory and booking data between Expedia and its hotel partners. Expedia(R) Connect, a connectivity solution for large hotel chains, supports more than 18,000 partner properties with another 5,000 planned to be deployed by the end of the year. Since its’ inception three years ago, more than 40 percent of all Expedia merchant hotels have connected via Expedia Connect.
About Expedia Partner Services Group
Expedia(R) Partner Services Group offers its supplier partners choice, seamless coordination and complete access to our vast traveler base. The formation of the Partner Services Group is a testament to Expedia’s commitment to continually refine the way we conduct business by seeking our supply partners’ input and customizing our services to meet their needs.
About Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc. is the world’s leading online travel company, empowering business and leisure travelers with the tools and information they need to easily research, plan, book and experience travel. Expedia, Inc. also provides wholesale travel to offline retail travel agents and in-destination concierge service and activity desks for travelers. The Expedia, Inc. portfolio of brands includes: Expedia.com(R), hotels.com(R), Hotwire(R), Expedia(R) Corporate Travel, TripAdvisor(R), Expedia Local Expert(TM), Classic Vacations(R) and eLong(TM). Expedia, Inc.’s companies operate more than 50 global points of sale with sites in North America, South America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Expedia, Inc. is a component of the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit .
Expedia, Expedia Quick Connect, and Expedia Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.
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NEW YORK, June 23 /PRNewswire/ —

- Donald J. Trump Reserves a Residence at Palm Jumeirah Centerpiece

Nakheel and the Trump Organization, two of the world’s leading
developers, are set to break property records in Dubai after receiving bids
for an exclusive penthouse in Trump International hotel & Tower on Palm
Jumeirah.

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Trump International hotel & Tower, one of the most anticipated
new builds in Dubai and Donald J. Trump’s first in the region, will provide
Trump’s renowned highest level of luxury, impeccable service and exclusive
amenities in a building that is poised to become a stunning landmark on the
skyline of Dubai. In addition to a range of phenomenal one to four bedroom
units, the Tower will feature the most coveted and expensive penthouse in
Dubai. Donald J. Trump has already reserved an apartment in the Tower, while
pre-sales of some properties have sold for as much as $3000USD per square
foot, with the average price per square foot selling for $2450USD. Public
sales of the exclusive residences begin today, June 23, 2008.

Donald J. Trump, CEO of the Trump Organization, said:

“I have created some of the world’s most spectacular buildings
and hotels, but my project with Nakheel will be one of the most impressive
undertakings I have ever been a part of. Palm Jumeirah is on course to
becoming one of the world’s premier tourist destinations and the perfect
location for my first venture in the Middle East. I’m thrilled with the early
sales of the residences and I plan to reserve a property in the Tower for
myself. I can assure you that the hotel will be a destination in itself,
providing a stunning centerpiece to the skyline of Dubai.”
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Nakheel Executive Chairman, said:

“Nakheel is best known for creating larger than life
developments such as the Palm islands and The World and Donald J. Trump is
synonymous with luxury and glamour. Both companies are famous for making the
impossible possible. Working as one, Nakheel and Trump, together, will bring
a breathtaking and awe-inspiring structure to Palm Jumeirah and once again
set the standard for big ideas and ultimate luxury. It’s no surprise that
with such an incredible and sought-after project we have broken sales records
in Dubai which is testament to the exclusive product we are delivering to
buyers.”
A masterpiece of architecture, the 62-story, stainless steel
and glass Trump International hotel & Tower will be the tallest structure on
Palm Jumeirah and is expected to be completed in summer 2011. The property
will be comprised of two freestanding towers that straddle the center line of
Palm Jumeirah, making it the gateway to the heart of the development. The
towers stand on a four-story bisected podium structure converging at the
40th-floor to create the building’s glazed diamond shaped pinnacle. This
distinctive design will offer residents and guests unobstructed panoramic
views of the Arabian Gulf and beyond.

A highlight of the spectacular Trump International hotel &
Tower will be the two expansive penthouse residences designed by one of
Architectural Digests Top 100 interior designers, Kelly Hoppen. Hoppen is
best known for introducing the “East Meets West” philosophy to interior
design, which has remained her signature over the years. The classic Kelly
Hoppen look is defined by using straight lines, symmetry and a neutral and
subtle color palette to create balance within the home.

Trump International hotel & Tower will offer an extraordinary
opportunity for sophisticated buyers. Located just steps away from five-star
marinas, hotels, the Atlantis resort, and Cirque du Soleil, the 399
residences and townhouses will be offered in three categories: the Platinum
Collection, the Titanium Collection, and the Pinnacle collection. Units will
range from 890 to 7,500 square feet with options in one, two, three and four
bedrooms.

For more information please contact:

Greg Moore on 971-55-985-3375 or Mustafa Al Sheikhly on 971-55-985-3370

Or email: Nakheel@fourcommunications.com

See http://www.trumpdubai.com for more details

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MELVILLE, N.Y., June 19 /PRNewswire/ — Melville Equity Partners LLC is pleased to announce that the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Melville/Plainview in New York will open for guests the first week of August 2008. The Melville hotel will be offering special introductory rates to guests during the month of August. The management staff has also been appointed: General Manager Edward Kalashian, Director of Sales Thomas Crosby, and Senior Sales Manager Laurie Troisi.
The hotel, centrally located off the Long Island Expressway at Exit 48/Round Swamp Road, is close to businesses, shopping and restaurants. Neighboring cities include Huntington, Farmingdale, and Cold Spring Harbor. The hotel is also situated just a five minute drive from Bethpage State Park, which is the home of the 2009 U.S. Open. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Island-Melville, the hotel’s sister property, is also adjacent.
“The Hilton Garden Inn Melville will introduce a new level of service and style that will appeal to both business and leisure travelers in this lively city,” said Paul Amoruso, Managing Partner of Melville Equity Partners LLC. “The hotel creates an environment that enables guests to stay connected whether they are doing business along the Route 110 corridor or playing a round of golf at Bethpage State Park.”
The Melville hotel, which incorporates complimentary high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms and public spaces, also includes 3,200 square feet of flexible meeting space. Featuring an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and business center, the new property also boasts a Great American Grill(R) restaurant and a full-service bar on-site. Additionally, the Pavilion Pantry(R) convenience mart offers sundries, an assortment of beverages and ready-to-cook meals bound for the in-room microwave oven or refrigerator.
Situated in the Long Island business district, the Hilton Garden Inn Melville is close to several corporations located in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service within a five mile radius to local companies. Leisure travelers will enjoy a convenient central location for a wide variety of day trip activities including Manhattan, Adventureland Amusement Park, Dave and Buster’s Entertainment Center, Jones Beach, Bethpage State Park, Atlantis Marine World, and Fire Island National Seashore.
The 178-room hotel features all of the comforts and features of home — including microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, complimentary wireless internet access and an oversize work desk. Only minutes from the Walt Whitman shopping mall, the Melville hotel is also only a short drive from the Hamptons and Long Island wineries. For more information, visit the hotel at .
Contact: Edward Kalashian
General Manager - Hilton Garden Inn Melville
(516)755-5552 /
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CHICAGO, June 18 /PRNewswire/ — For many people, their only experiences of the South Pacific are seasons two, 13 and 14 of the reality TV show “Survivor.” The recently revamped website SeeANZ.com () is positioned to change that.
SeeANZ is a travel company specializing in trips to Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and Fiji. Although based in Chicago, SeeANZ boasts an all-Australian staff with more than 14 years of experience with these destinations.
And these destinations are quite in demand. TripAdvisor.com’s 2008 traveler’s choice awards included 11 Australian and New Zealand cities — including No. 1 Milford Sound and No. 2 Queenstown in New Zealand — in its list of the top 100 destinations in the world.
For travelers not sure which destination is right for them, SeeANZ.com offers a brief overview of each:
– New Zealand is renowned as much for its breathtaking beauty as for its endless activities, all within a country the size of Colorado.
– Australia is noted for its culture, style, charm and excitement.
– Fiji is a country of breathtaking volcanic mountains, lush tropical rainforests and endless azure seas.
– Widely referred to as the Islands of Love, Tahiti and French Polynesia are among the world’s top destinations for honeymoons and romance.
Site visitors can view vacation packages by the above regions, by destination and by category (luxury, nature/adventure, gay/lesbian and more). Packages include options ranging from diving the Great Barrier Reef to exploring the Outback or Aboriginal culture. Prices range from a $2,000 highlights tour to a 10-night privately chauffeured tour of New Zealand for $13,000.
SeeANZ.com highlights the diversity of its destinations: cosmopolitan cities, secluded beaches, safari-style adventures, ancient cultures, epicurean pursuits, self-guided touring, rainforest experiences, romantic interludes and world-renowned festivals. The site features maps of each region, customer testimonials and a travel Tips section with cultural events, visa and passport information, currency and local customs, driving laws and climate information.
For scuba diving enthusiasts, SeeANZ offers several options. Its vacation at Fiji’s Matangi Resort boasts some of the world’s best scuba diving sites. Within a 20-mile radius of Matangi Island are countless dive sites, including the world-famous Great White Wall.
SeeANZ offers Tui Tai Adventure Cruises, which operate with a commitment to ecotourism and have won numerous awards, including:
— World’s Sexiest Cruise Ships — Conde Nast, April 2006
— 100 Greatest Adventures on the Planet — Men’s Journal, May 2005

The Lonely Planet guidebook describes the cruises as “perfect for tourists who aren’t all that fond of tours … a fantastic way to see and do a great deal in a short time.”
For more information, visit or call 800-934-8391 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
About SeeANZ
SeeANZ was founded in 2005 in Chicago by an Australian expat and 10-year Australian travel industry veteran Olivia Burns.
Contact:
Olivia Burns
SeeANZ
215 West Superior, #200
Chicago, IL 60610
312-202-6919

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PHOENIX, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — InnSuites Hospitality Trust Highlights:
– Fully diluted earnings per share increased to $0.14 from $0.08 in the prior year three-month period.
– Operating income increased $637,000, or 40%, to $2.2 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2009 ended April 30, 2008 compared to the three-month period ended April 30, 2007.
InnSuites Hospitality Trust reported operating income of $2.2 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2009 ended April 30, 2008, an improvement of $637,000, or 40%, from the prior year three-month period operating income of $1.6 million. Components of the increase in earnings include the continuing improvement in the operations of the Trust’s core hotels, successful rate management strategies and reduced depreciation for assets held for sale.
The Trust reported net income attributable to Shares of Beneficial Interest of $1.5 million, or $0.16 per basic and $0.14 per diluted share, an increase of over 67% for the three months ended April 30, 2008, from $899,000, or $0.10 per basic share and $0.08 per diluted share, for the prior year three-month period.
James Wirth, President and CEO of the Trust said, “The first fiscal quarter (February 1 to April 30, 2008) results for InnSuites Hospitality Trust show fully diluted earnings per share up 75%, at $0.14 cents per diluted share from $0.08 in the prior year three-month period, showing a continuation of past trends. The prior fiscal year-end fully diluted earnings per share of $0.07 were also up from the prior year-end loss $(0.01) per diluted share. These large increases are attributable to better value and service for our guests, new rate setting computer software, better cost control and increased customer satisfaction based on continuation of extensive refurbishment with flat-screen TV’s, granite countertops and both free hard-wired and WiFi hi-speed internet in all of InnSuites studios and suites.”
For the remainder of the current fiscal year, clouds are on the horizon in the hotel industry due to a slowing economy and higher fuel costs. However, InnSuites is experiencing strength relative to the rest of the industry with the continuation of refurbishing, boutique fashion trends, as well as tightened cost control and internet marketing as more and more travelers move to the value-oriented InnSuites Suite Hotels and value suite concept “By the day and extended stay.”
In view of strengthening earnings and substantial cost-driven equity asset value, InnSuites continues to seek methods to increase shareholder value, including potential asset disposition in the current, still relatively strong commercial real estate market. With strong earnings, strong cash flow and a share price, which management believes does not fully reflect the underlining assets, the Trust continues its share and unit repurchase program on the American Stock Exchange open market.
Your Suite Choice(R) — Value Concept
InnSuites Hospitality Trust is a mid-market studio and two-room suite hospitality trust owning 5 moderate service and full service suite hotels containing 843 hotel suites and managing and/or licensing 10 hotels with 1,562 suites located in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Southern California. For reservations, call 1-888-INNSUITES, or visit . For investor information, visit .
Certain matters within this press release may be discussed using forward-looking language as specified in the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations of growth in our financial and operating results, (ii) expectations of reductions in costs incurred by us, and (iii) expectations that the travel and hospitality industries will continue to improve in the near future. InnSuites Hospitality Trust cautions that these statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results or performance to differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such risks include, but are not limited to: a) fluctuations in hotel occupancy rates, b) changes in room rental rates that may be charged by InnSuites Hotels in response to market rental rate changes or otherwise, c) seasonality of our business, d) interest rate fluctuations, e) changes in governmental regulations, including federal income tax laws and regulations, f) competition, g) any changes in our financial condition or operating results due to acquisitions or dispositions of hotel properties, h) insufficient resources to pursue our current strategy, i) concentration of our investments in our InnSuites Hotels(R) brand, j) loss of franchise contracts, k) real estate and hospitality market conditions, l) hospitality industry factors, m) our ability to meet present and future debt service obligations, n) terrorist attacks or other acts of war, o) outbreaks of communicable diseases, p) natural disasters, q) loss of key personnel, and r) local or national economic and business conditions, including, without limitation, conditions which may affect public securities markets generally, the hospitality industry or the markets in which we operate or will operate. From time to time, these and other risks are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ — eCommission Solutions’ ECS Kalypso fully integrated commission consolidation, segment capture, tracking, dunning, recovery and reporting program has just been made available to all Amadeus subscribers. ECS Kalypso’s proprietary software captures automatically booked and manually booked hotels, cars and other NON ARC segments created in the Amadeus system.
“I immediately signed up as an ECS Kalypso subscriber because we book thousands of hotels and I estimate that at least 15% of our bookings never make it to the back office. With ECS Kalypso we’ll see an immediate return on investment,” said Jerry Lang, president of House of Travel, an Amadeus travel agency in Aventura, Florida. “We know that we’ll also see savings in administrative time because ECS Kalypso automatically uploads and consolidates commission checks that come in, so reconciliation will be much quicker and we’ll gain new reporting capabilities.”
Because ECS Kalypso completely captures significant detail on all car and hotel bookings, it delivers much greater data analysis and dramatically strengthens the travel agency position for future negotiations with vendors. ECS Kalypso both improves data integrity and increases commission recovery for travel agencies of all sizes.
“Amadeus’ collaboration with eCommission Solutions reflects our ongoing commitment to deliver the best technology solutions available in the travel industry. Amadeus’ partnership with solution providers like ECS ensures that a robust and complete set of technology solutions are available to improve and enhance travel agency productivity and profitability,” said Edward Tie, Director Strategic Business Development for Amadeus North America.
“We have already signed several Amadeus subscribers and anticipate having the opportunity to work with many more,” said Paul Hoffmann, President and CEO of eCommission Solutions. “These days commission recovery is not a luxury, it is a necessity that every booked segment be tracked and the commissions paid. Because we have designed such an efficient program, most agencies not only pay for our services with this ‘found’ revenue, it also provides extra revenues that go straight to the bottom line.”
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 16 /PRNewswire/ — Holidays are often tough on pets, but the Fourth of July, with the loud crack of firecrackers and harsh odor of gunpowder, is the least favorite national holiday for many dogs and cats.
Dr. Gregory S. Hammer, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) president, advises that if your pet has problems on Independence Day, meet with your veterinarian as early as possible. There are a number of ways to approach this problem, including medications, but many require time and preparation. For example, desensitization programs can reduce a dog’s response to fireworks, but that can take weeks or months.
“There are many dogs that experience a great deal of fear and anxiety on this holiday and that can be a serious problem,” explains Dr. Hammer. “Nobody really knows why some animals find it so unnerving. Is it the noise? Is it fireworks and flashes of light? I’m not sure if anybody knows what really frightens dogs.”
Dr. Hammer says in his practice, he has seen that it’s really most often a problem with dogs. “Cats will just hide when fireworks start,” said Dr. Hammer. “But dogs can do a lot of damage.”
“I’ve had dogs chew through doors, through screens, and that can certainly cause a lot of damage not just to the home but to the animal. What we think they are trying to do is get away from that noise — to just run away. So you should make sure that your pets are in a part of the house where they won’t hurt themselves or something else.”
“Anti-anxiety drugs can help with some dogs and cats, but you should consult with your veterinarians long before the holiday occurs. Don’t wait until the morning of the Fourth of July and then realize, I’m going to have a problem tonight,” Dr. Hammer says.
Dr. Hammer advises that sometimes the best solution is simply to be with your pet when there’s fireworks.
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