TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 18, 2012) - InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust ("InnVest") (TSX:INN.UN) announced today that a distribution of $0.0333 per unit, payable on October 15, 2012, has been declared to the holders of record as at the close of business September 28, 2012.

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InnVest is an unincorporated open-ended real estate investment trust which owns a portfolio of 139 hotels across Canada representing approximately 18,100 guest rooms operated under internationally recognized brands. InnVest also holds a 50% interest in Choice Hotels Canada Inc., one of the largest franchisors of hotels in Canada.

InnVest's units and convertible debentures trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") under the symbols INN.UN, INN.DB.B, INN.DB.C, INN.DB.D, INN.DB.E and INN.DB.F.