SHOP & SYMPHONY PACKAGE BECKONS VISITORS TO SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

Nov 16, 2006

For Immediate Release

Contact: Sherry L. Johnson - River Park Square (509) 456-3414

Spokane, Wash. Americans are traveling more than ever, taking roughly 1.16 billion personal trips each year, according to the Travel Industry Association. Not only do they shop when they travel, now they are traveling to shop and enjoy cultural experiences. With this in mind, River Park Square, a dynamic urban retail center in the heart of downtown Spokane, WA and a member of the Shop America Alliance, has joined forces with the Spokane Symphony, Arbor Crest Winery and the historic Davenport Hotel to create the Shop & Symphony getaway.

Shop & Symphony includes a one-night stay at the award-winning Davenport Hotel, a $50 gift card redeemable at any store or restaurant at River Park Square, a bottle of Merlot from Spokane's Arbor Crest Winery, and tickets to a performance of the Spokane Symphony. This fun, entertaining getaway offers an enjoyable cultural experience for discriminating travelers.

The Spokane Symphony, The Davenport Hotel and River Park Square share a commitment to excellence, said Brenda Nienhouse, executive director of the Spokane Symphony. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with them to offer guests from around the country the fabulous Spokane experience at its fullest.

Guests will stay at the historic Davenport Hotel, the recently renovated landmark hotel. The Davenport Hotel is the Inland Northwest's only hotel to be awarded a Four Diamond award from AAA (American Automobile Association) and is identified as an Historic Hotel of America by the National Trust. The leading online travel site Expedia has named it among the top 10 hotels in America according to its travelers.

The 283-room hotel presents a 1914 historic venue with fully modern amenities including a full-service spa, pool, fitness center, candy shop, flower and signature store, award winning restaurants and provides complimentary wired and wireless connectivity throughout the hotel.

In their rooms, guests will find a complimentary bottle of merlot from Arbor Crest Winery, with an invitation to visit their tasting room at River Park Square.

River Park Square is the Inland Northwest's premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Featuring Nordstrom, an up-scale mix of specialty stores, restaurants and 20-screen AMC Theater, River Park Square is the centerpiece of Spokane's revitalized urban core.

The Spokane Symphony continues a long tradition as the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the Inland Pacific Northwest in its 61st year - the 2006-2007 Season. The 70-piece professional orchestra performs for more than 150,000 listeners each season. The orchestra presents critically acclaimed performances featuring some of the world's most respected soloists.

The Shop & Symphony package will feature the following Spokane Symphony performances:

• December 16: Holiday Pops Extravaganza
• February 3: By George The Music of George Gershwin
• March 9: Violinist Sarah Chang
• March 17 The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and his Tony friends
• April 13: Carmina Burana
• April 21: Bugs Bunny on Broadway

For more information about any of the above performances, visit www.spokanesymphony.org or call 509-624-1200.

Two package options are available:

Package I, Stay, Shop and Symphony includes The Davenport Hotel accommodations, at $259 per room for single occupancy or $289 for double occupancy, and may be purchased by calling 509-455-8888 or toll free 800-899-1482 or visiting www.thedavenporthotel.com.

Package II, Shop and Symphony for $90, includes a River Park Square $50 gift card and Spokane Symphony ticket, may be purchased at www.ShopAmericaTours.com