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TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 22, 2010) – NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR OVER UNITED STATES WIRE SERVICES InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust (“InnVest” or the “Trust”) (TSX:INN.UN) announced that it has reached an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by Scotia Capital Inc., acting as sole bookrunner, to issue to the public, subject to regulatory approval, on a bought-deal basis, $75 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due September 30, 2017 (the “Debentures”). The Debentures are convertible, at the option of the holder, into trust units of InnVest at $8.00 per trust unit

SOURCE: Queen Mary The Ship Will Host Evening Performances as Part of the 2010 Long Beach Sea Festival LONG BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –  The “Summer Concert Series at the Queen Mary” kicks off on Fri., Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by folk music legend Joan Baez and special guest Roger McGuinn. This will be the first of several concerts planned for August and September at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary including performances by Motown giant Smokey Robinson on Wed., Aug.

SOURCE: Four Winds Interactive DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –  Four Winds Interactive (FWi), a digital signage software and services provider, has partnered with the JW Marriott San Antonio to develop a unique digital signage system for their property. With over 125 digital signs, the JW Marriott is taking advantage of several popular features and applications including meeting room signage throughout their conference space, property mapping, event list integration, local area wayfinding , guest room TV, and virtual concierge. Blending multiple elements allows the resort to connect with their guests in a unique and innovative fashion, while creating a model that puts them ahead of the curve in guest communication. Ross Bernstein, VP of Hospitality Sales at FWi, commented on the install at the JW Marriott, “Working with the team from Marriott, Miller Global and Noble Development on the digital signage system for the JW Marriott San Antonio was a great experience. The installation is a testament to the innovative mentality of the team behind the signage and more specifically the direction in which digital signage is moving within the hospitality industry.” Working closely with the team from JW Marriott San Antonio, FWi was able to develop two new hospitality digital signage applications, Interactive Vacation Concierge and Interactive Call to Action. Interactive Vacation Concierge enables the hotel concierge staff to provide the guest information on local events and attractions, assisting them with their vacation planning. The Interactive Call to Action application was designed to give the guest a convenient option to contact a property team member directly from a digital sign outside their meeting room.

SOURCE: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Leave the World Behind at a Luxurious Hotel in the Heart of the City SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) – The Ritz-Carlton welcomes the return of summer romance with an array of luxurious San Francisco hotel packages . Created for those seeking a romantic respite from the everyday, guests can choose from three distinctive vacation packages and indulge in the delights of the city.  The latest San Francisco hotel packages include: Reconnect ® Deluxe accommodations for two nights and enjoy a $50 credit. For stays of three nights, guests will receive a $100 credit

SOURCE: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company The Ritz-Carlton Offers Moscone Center Hotel Accommodations Near the City’s Top Summer Events SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –  From business conventions to music and arts festivals, during the summer and throughout the fall, the “City by the Bay” is a flurry of activity.

SOURCE: Destination Cellars NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –   ALM / The Lawyer Invitational , the legal industry’s first national golf tournament, is pleased to announce that Destination Cellars is now a charter sponsor and luxury partner.

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 20, 2010) – InnVest  Real  Estate   Investment T rust (“InnVest”)(TSX:INN.UN) announced today that a distribution of $0.0417 per unit has been declared to the Unitholders of record as at the close of business July 30, 2010, payable on August 16, 2010. TRUST PROFILE InnVest REIT holds Canada’s largest hotel portfolio together with an interest in Choice Hotels Canada Inc. the largest franchisor of hotels in Canada

SOURCE: AVT This Amazing Machine Will Make Consumers Rethink Everything They Thought They Knew About Vending CORONA, CA–(Marketwire – July 20, 2010) –  AVT, Inc. (formerly Automated Vending Technologies), ( PINKSHEETS : AVTC ) ( www.avtinconline.com ) When the Standard Hotels — the hottest hotel chain in the country, places vending machines poolside, and stocks them with hip fashions and accessories from Quiksilver, you know this is something special. AVT has developed custom machines for this specialty hotel chain with locations in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York.

SOURCE: Marriott Kravis Center Performances Entice West Palm Beach Visitors WEST PALM BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – July 20, 2010) – Take a break and escape the normal routine for some exciting entertainment or shopping fun with affordable hotel deals in West Palm Beach designed to provide accommodations to fit the needs of those traveling to this popular entertainment and shopping mecca. Guests can create great getaways with special hotel packages offered by the West Palm Beach Marriott, where fine accommodations and unsurpassed service go hand in hand to provide guests with a relaxing hotel experience.  Guests of the West Palm Beach Marriott can enjoy the convenience of on-site access to Bistro Ten Zero One, a popular restaurant in downtown West Palm Beach that features fresh seafood and hearty steaks, as well as fun in the hotel’s sparkling outdoor pool.

SOURCE: Marriott Marriott Offers Affordable Value Dates for Group Events ORLANDO, FL–(Marketwire – July 20, 2010) – Social and business event planners, corporate business managers and anyone else who manages the booking of social and business events will find an incentive-based program at the Orlando Airport Marriott that will help them keep their clients “connected” and focused on getting the job done. The Orlando Airport Marriott is offering special “Value Date” rates for groups booked through Dec.