DALLAS, La Quinta (NYSE:LQI) announced today its entry into the international lodging arena with the opening of the newly constructed La Quinta Inn-Vancouver Airport in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The 50-room hotel, located at 8640 Alexandra Road is owned and operated by Aspha Dada of Intercol Holdings Ltd.

The company's first international hotel features many of La Quinta's standard offerings as well as additional amenities that are unique to this property, including a grand, two-story lobby and a spacious rooftop lounge.

This hotel also features a complimentary continental breakfast, an indoor heated swimming pool with spa, a full-service business center, fitness center, onsite guest laundry facilities, complimentary airport shuttle service and meeting space for up to 30 people.

The La Quinta Inn-Vancouver Airport offers four different room choices: standard rooms with two full-size beds, king rooms or king rooms with a sofa/sleeper for longer stays, and business king rooms for business travelers desiring extra space. Each guestroom features oversized desks, in-room hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards and dataport telephones with voicemail and free local calls. While many of the guestrooms provide standard 32-inch televisions with expanded cable, several rooms offer plasma display televisions.

The La Quinta Inn-Vancouver Airport will also participate in the La Quinta Returns program that offers a variety of special benefits and the ability to earn points for every dollar spent at La Quinta. Points can be redeemed for free nights and other great rewards. Guests can enroll at http://www.lq.com/ , the front desk at any La Quinta hotel or at 1-800-642-4258.

"The opening of the new La Quinta Inn-Vancouver Airport represents a significant step for our company as it officially signals our expansion into markets outside the United States," said Alan Tallis, executive vice president and chief development officer for La Quinta Corporation. "As market conditions continue to improve, we fully expect to continue our international expansion in Canada and beyond."

Founded in 1968 in San Antonio, Texas, La Quinta is the pioneer of the mid-priced, limited-service hotel segment. With more than 35 years as an owner/operator, La Quinta is one of the most highly visible brands in its segment, evidenced by its loyal customer base and members of La Quinta Returns. It continues to provide guests with one of the most consistent hotel experiences in the industry.

La Quinta formally launched its franchise program in 2000 to energize the company's long-term growth strategy through rapid expansion into new markets. La Quinta's traditionally strong brand loyalty and development of a franchisee-friendly program has led to an overwhelming response to its franchise program. Since its launch, the Company has opened more than 100 La Quinta branded franchise properties with 50 more currently in various stages of development.

About La Quinta Corporation - La Quinta Corporation is one of the largest owner/operators of limited- service hotels in the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, the Company owns, operates or franchises more than 550 hotels in 39 states under the La Quinta Inns(R), La Quinta Inn & Suites(R), Baymont Inns & Suites(R), Woodfield Suites(R) and Budgetel(R) brands. For reservations or more information about La Quinta Corporation, its brands or franchising program, please visit .

La Quinta, Returns, La Quinta Inns and La Quinta Inns & Suites are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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