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SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation Hertz Affirms Intent to Close Dollar Thrifty Acquisition by Year End With “Yes” Vote by DTG Stockholders on September 30 PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE : HTZ ) (“Hertz”) today responded to a press release, dated September 27, 2010, issued by Avis Budget regarding the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty. Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Instead of making a legitimate offer to purchase Dollar Thrifty, Avis has issued yet another press release with nothing new other than an admission, at last, that ‘antitrust approval is a hurdle for an Avis Budget-Dollar Thrifty deal’ that they apparently need the rest of the year to understand. Due to this uncertainty, which may never be resolved to Avis’s liking, they want a lengthy delay of the Dollar Thrifty stockholder vote scheduled for September 30, 2010.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA– (Marketwire – Sept. 27, 2010) – The formal signing of an articulation agreement last Thursday marked the first time that a post-secondary institution in Vancouver officially recognized the value of industry credentials in the tourism sector. Wendy Swedlove, President of the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC), was thrilled about the significance of the event.

VANCOUVER, COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE– (Marketwire – 27 sept. 2010) – En signant une entente d’articulation officielle jeudi dernier, un établissement d’enseignement postsecondaire de Vancouver a pour la première fois reconnu officiellement la valeur des titres de compétence professionnels décernés par le secteur du tourisme. Wendy Swedlove, présidente du Conseil canadien des ressources humaines en tourisme (CCRHT), était enchantée de cet événement de grande importance

SOURCE: Antiques + Modernism Winnetka A Fusion of the Midwest’s Most Well-Respected Antiques and Modernism Shows CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – September 27, 2010) –  The Woman’s Board of the Winnetka Community House is proud to announce the debut of its new show, Antiques+ Modernism Winnetka , arriving in the fall of 2010. Discover your passion for design at this inaugural event which blends the best of the former Winnetka Antiques Show and Modernism Show on October 22-24 at the Winnetka Community House , 620 Lincoln Avenue, in Winnetka, Illinois. The combined event will encompass periods of design ranging from the 17th century to the mid 20th century. Sixty of the country’s most esteemed dealers will showcase fine examples of American, British, French and Asian antiques, as well as pieces from the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century design movements. The exhibition and sale will offer furniture, silver, ceramics, jewelry, garden antiques, lighting, rugs, textiles, fine and folk art, architectural artifacts and even more

SOURCE: InterPark InterPark’s “Green Sweepstakes” Contest — Which Aims to Increase Sustainability in Chicago by Offering Prizes That Range From Car Leases to Bicycles — Enters Its Fifth Week in the Shadows of the Fabled Chicago Marathon CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – September 27, 2010) – People running the Chicago Marathon have been training for months and are now in their final phase of planning for the big day. Thankfully, runners can take parking off their list of to-dos before the starting gun fires by parking in one of many downtown Chicago InterPark parking garages. “We are excited to have hundreds of parking spaces in the downtown area available to runners for the Chicago Marathon,” said InterPark’s President Marshall Peck.

SOURCE: Westborn Market Michigan-Made Food Products to Be Featured at the Berkley Store on October 9 and 10 BERKLEY, MI–(Marketwire – September 27, 2010) – As a result of customer enthusiasm for Westborn Market’s unique showcase of Michigan-made products last April, the specialty grocer will host an even larger event on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, 2010. “Meet Michigan Again” will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 27659 Woodward in Berkley

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Sept. 27, 2010) – A delegation of  Mazatlan’s tourism industry executives and government officials recently concluded a tour of Western Canada within the framework of Mexico Fest and the Addison Travel Trade Shows. In an effort to build on the successes of the September tour, Mazatlan Hotel Association representatives will return to Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver on October 13, 14, and 15 respectively.

SOURCE: IMG Artists Tickets to HITMAN David Foster and Friends Concerts Sold Out Within Three Weeks and Jose Carreras Concert Selling Fast SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – September 27, 2010) –   The HITMAN strikes again with sell-out performances for the opening gala concerts on Friday, 29 October and Saturday, 30 October 2010. Tickets for José Carreras concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Tuesday, 2 November 2010 are also almost entirely sold out. Fans are encouraged to book their choir stalls tickets fast, which have just been released, for the José Carreras concert to avoid disappointment

SOURCE: City of Laguna Beach LAGUNA BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – September 24, 2010) – On Saturday, October 2, 2010 the first of six monthly Artist Open Studios will be held from 11 a.m.

SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation Hertz/Dollar Thrifty Agreement Only Scenario for Optimal Outcome and Deal Closure by Year End PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – September 24, 2010) – Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE : HTZ ) (“Hertz”) today affirmed that its merger agreement to acquire Dollar Thrifty at a purchase price equivalent to $50.25 (at the Sept 23 closing share price for Hertz of $10.45) is Hertz’s best and final offer. Hertz also expressed confidence that Dollar Thrifty shareholders would approve the merger transaction at their scheduled September 30, 2010 meeting, thereby clearing the way for a closing later this year.  Mark P. Frissora, Hertz’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our agreement with Dollar Thrifty provides its shareholders with a substantial premium, deal certainty and a clear path to deal closure by year end