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BELLEVUE, Wash. and SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Expedia, Inc. , the world’s leading online travel company, today announced it has signed a long term, strategic global supply agreement with Red Lion Hotels Corporation, a full-service chain of hotels providing business and leisure travelers with all of the services and conveniences they need to make their Stay Comfortable(R). Under the agreement, all of Red Lion Hotel’s 50 properties will be consolidated and available for booking on Expedia(R) and hotels.com(R) branded sites worldwide.
“Red Lion has a history of delivering superior attentive service and value to our guests,” said Barry Hughes, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Distribution, Red Lion Hotels Corporation. “Partnering with Expedia is the ideal way to help us extend our offerings to millions of travelers worldwide, while underscoring our emphasis on value.”
“Red Lion Hotels understands the value that the Expedia network provides,” said Melissa Maher, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, Expedia(R) Partner Services Group. “This long-term agreement represents Expedia’s continued commitment to helping Red Lion maximize the value it derives by participating in Expedia’s global marketplace.”
With this agreement, Red Lion Hotels will benefit from access to Expedia online marketing and travel distribution expertise, dynamic rate management, and targeted merchandising opportunities to reach travelers throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Expedia will facilitate the booking of accommodations at Red Lion hotels on all Expedia- and hotels.com-branded websites worldwide.
Red Lion has 50 North American hotels located in the U.S. and Canada. Red Lion Hotels will access Expedia’s global online travel marketplace through Expedia Connect, Expedia’s industry leading direct connection solution for chain hotels.
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 in-destination concierge service and activity desks for travelers. The Expedia, Inc. portfolio of brands includes: Expedia.com(R), hotels.com(R), Hotwire(R), Egencia(TM) (formerly Expedia Corporate Travel), TripAdvisor(R), Expedia Local Expert(TM), Classic Vacations(R) and eLong(TM). Expedia, Inc.’s companies operate more than 60 global points of sale in more than 40 countries, 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 .
About Expedia Partner Services Group
Expedia Partner Services Group (PSG) is the central point of contact for travel suppliers to access the global Expedia marketplace of leading travel brands comprising more than 60 points of sale worldwide. With hundreds of employees in local markets throughout the world, Expedia(R) PSG makes it easy for suppliers to meet their global distribution objectives, and delivers a portfolio of innovative connectivity solutions, rate and inventory management tools, business intelligence reports, and online marketing expertise.
About Red Lion Hotels Corporation
Red Lion Hotels Corporation is a hospitality and leisure company primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and franchising of upscale and midscale hotels under its Red Lion(R) brand. As of June 30, 2008, the RLH hotel network was comprised of 50 hotels located in nine states and one Canadian province, with 9,326 rooms and 448,626 square feet of meeting space. The company also owns and operates an entertainment and event ticket distribution business. For more information, please visit the company’s website at .
Expedia is either a registered trademark or trademark of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Hotels.com is either a registered trademark or trademark of Hotels.com, LP, a subsidiary of Hotels.com 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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Expedia, Inc.

RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Fleetwood Enterprises’ RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of two new Ultralite travel trailer brands, the 2009 Backpack and Compass.
With a GVWR starting at less than 2,500 lbs, the brand-new Backpack and Compass Ultralite travel trailers feature six-sided aluminum construction with high-density block foam insulation. Laminated floor, sidewall and ceiling construction also help to reduce overall weight.
The 2009 Backpack and Compass offer spacious interiors with both seven-foot and eight-foot wide floor plans in 76″ and 78″ ceiling heights. The contemporary interior decors and striking exterior graphics add to the allure of these fun light-duty-compatible travel trailers.
“The rising cost of fuel has led to an increased need for RV manufacturers to produce lighter products that can be towed by smaller trucks and SUVs,” said Paul Eskritt, President of Fleetwood’s RV Group. “When we were in the planning and development stages for Backpack and Compass, we focused not only on reducing the overall weight of the trailers but on maintaining the amenities and style that our customers want. The positive feedback from our dealers and customers tells us that we are moving in the right direction, and continues to fuel our desire to further innovate within the Ultralite segment.”
Key features on the 2009 Backpack and Compass include under-cabinet-mounted four-speaker MP3-player-compatible AM/FM radio with CD player, hardwood cabinet doors, and a host of popular options such as exterior marine speakers, 19″ LCD TV with DVD player, and aluminum wheels.
The high-gloss laminated exterior walls on the 2009 Backpack and Compass are durable, sleek, and easy to maintain. Lower overall height, a lightweight steel-framed chassis, and an aerodynamic front wall all round out the features that make the 2009 Backpack and Compass easy-to-tow camping companions.
The 2009 Backpack and Compass models range in length from 16 - 24 feet, with MSRPs starting around $16,000.
For more information on the 2009 Backpack and Compass Ultralite travel trailers, or any other Fleetwood travel trailer products, please call 1-800-445-3307 or visit .
About Fleetwood Enterprises
Fleetwood RV is the recreational vehicle operations group within Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing through its subsidiaries. Fleetwood’s recreational vehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers and fifth wheels. Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a nationwide network of approximately 750 dealers. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our website at .
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Heather Everett
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Fleetwood Enterprises’ RV Group