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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 
 
 

FORM 10-Q
 
 


QUARTERLY REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 2010

Commission File Number 1-7062


INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Ohio
 
34-6647590
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
   
 
InnSuites Hotels Centre
1625 E. Northern Avenue, Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 944-1500

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (l) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ¨ Yes     ¨ No
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  o   Accelerated filer   ¨ Non-accelerated filer  o   Smaller reporting company  ý
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No ý

Number of outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest, without par value, as of August 31, 2010: 8,576,018

 
 

 

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
JULY 31, 2010
 
JANUARY 31, 2010
 
   
(UNAUDITED)
 
(AUDITED)
 
ASSETS
         
Current Assets:
         
   Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
413,617
 
$
406,385
 
   Restricted Cash
 
82,536
 
81,421
 
   Accounts Receivable, including $151,790 and $179,818 from related parties and net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $47,000 and $39,000, as of July 31, and January 31, 2010, respectively
 
393,394
 
439,167
 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
 
518,739
 
495,537
 
Total Current Assets
 
1,408,286
 
1,422,510
 
Hotel Properties, net
 
26,242,009
 
26,722,832
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
 
149,552
 
177,183
 
Deferred Finance Costs and Other Assets
 
164,444
 
151,791
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
27,964,291
 
$
28,474,316
 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
         
           
LIABILITIES
         
Current Liabilities:
         
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
 
$
1,521,295
 
$
1,846,455
 
Notes Payable to Banks
 
 
110,137
 
Current Portion of Mortgage Notes Payable
 
8,297,564
 
826,249
 
Current Portion of Other Notes Payable
 
171,197
 
165,326
 
Total Current Liabilities
 
9,990,056
 
2,948,167
 
Mortgage Notes Payable
 
14,200,157
 
21,080,705
 
Other Notes Payable
 
393,468
 
480,553
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
24,583,681
 
24,509,425
 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
         
Shares of Beneficial Interest, without par value; unlimited authorization; 8,578,618 and 8,605,426 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, and January 31, 2010, respectively
 
15,530,301
 
15,903,170
 
Treasury Stock, 8,208,128 and 8,181,323 shares held at July 31, and January 31, 2010, respectively
 
(11,409,725
)
(11,368,630
)
TOTAL TRUST SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
4,120,576
 
4,534,540
 
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
   
(739,966
)
 
(569,649
)
TOTAL EQUITY
   
3,380,610
   
3,964,891
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
$
27,964,291
 
$
28,474,316
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited
consolidated financial statements

 
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INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JULY31,
 
   
2010
 
2009
 
           
REVENUE
         
Room
 
$
6,302,693
 
$
7,244,351
 
Food and Beverage
 
477,622
 
516,522
 
Telecommunications
 
10,906
 
7,928
 
Other
 
116,387
 
161,171
 
Management and Trademark Fees, including $134,188 and $187,724 from related parties for the six months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
 
137,488
 
191,082
 
Payroll Reimbursements, Related Party
 
1,374,126
 
1,347,521
 
TOTAL REVENUE
 
8,419,222
 
9,468,575
 
           
OPERATING EXPENSES
         
Room
 
1,681,241
 
1,838,299
 
Food and Beverage
 
408,273
 
413,807
 
Telecommunications
 
38,318
 
20,382
 
General and Administrative
 
1,512,555
 
1,585,294
 
Sales and Marketing
 
585,049
 
716,066
 
Repairs and Maintenance
 
625,050
 
595,322
 
Hospitality
 
370,950
 
398,724
 
Utilities
 
574,270
 
622,333
 
Hotel Property Depreciation
 
935,238
 
982,305
 
Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes, Insurance and Ground Rent
 
480,088
 
542,822
 
Other
 
10,822
 
4,971
 
Payroll Expenses, Related Party
 
1,374,126
 
1,347,521
 
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
 
8,595,980
 
9,067,846
 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
 
(176,758
400,729
 
Interest Income
 
1,233
 
9,926
 
TOTAL OTHER INCOME
 
1,233
 
9,926
 
Interest on Mortgage Notes Payable
 
770,531
 
752,347
 
Interest on Notes Payable to Banks
 
 
1,255
 
Interest on Other Notes Payable
 
21,429
 
5,151
 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
 
791,960
 
758,753
 
           
CONSOLIDATED LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
 
(967,485
)
(348,098
)
INCOME TAX PROVISION
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS
   
(967,485
)
 
(348,098
)
LESS: NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
   
(279,277
)
 
(236,985
)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
$
(688,208
)
$
(111,113
)
NET LOSS PER SHARE – BASIC AND DILUTED
 
$
(0.08
)
$
(0.01
)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING – BASIC AND DILUTED
 
8,591,977
 
8,961,151
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited
consolidated financial statements

 
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INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
JULY 31,
 
   
2010
 
2009
 
           
REVENUE
         
Room
 
$
2,526,428
 
$
2,905,664
 
Food and Beverage
 
152,255
 
194,296
 
Telecommunications
 
3,964
 
3,062
 
Other
 
60,736
 
65,749
 
Management and Trademark Fees, including $60,669 and $82,989 from related parties for the three months ended  July 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
 
62,576
 
85,101
 
Payroll Reimbursements, Related Party
 
693,558
 
727,442
 
TOTAL REVENUE
 
3,499,517
 
3,981,314
 
           
OPERATING EXPENSES
         
Room
 
778,806
 
897,217
 
Food and Beverage
 
179,402
 
183,594
 
Telecommunications
 
17,977
 
9,524
 
General and Administrative
 
708,170
 
734,222
 
Sales and Marketing
 
280,435
 
375,135
 
Repairs and Maintenance
 
298,036
 
307,132
 
Hospitality
 
176,191
 
183,256
 
Utilities
 
308,330
 
354,223
 
Hotel Property Depreciation
 
465,494
 
487,402
 
Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes, Insurance and Ground Rent
 
235,427
 
260,683
 
Other
 
4,994
 
2,643
 
Payroll Expenses, Related Party
 
693,558
 
727,442
 
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
 
4,146,820
 
4,522,473
 
OPERATING LOSS
 
(647,303
(541,159
)
Interest Income
 
769
 
3,589
 
TOTAL OTHER INCOME
 
769
 
3,589
 
Interest on Mortgage Notes Payable
 
392,113
 
375,542
 
Interest on Notes Payable to Banks
 
 
(3,050
)
Interest on Other Notes Payable
 
10,360
 
4,179
 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
 
402,473
 
376,671
 
           
CONSOLIDATED LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
 
(1,049,007
)
(914,241
)
INCOME TAX PROVISION
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS
   
(1,049,007
)
 
(914,241
)
LESS: NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
   
(263,561
)
 
(269,686
)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
$
(785,446
)
$
(644,555
)
NET LOSS PER SHARE – BASIC AND DILUTED
 
$
(0.09
)
$
(0.07
)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING – BASIC AND DILUTED
 
8,583,359
 
8,930,901
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited
consolidated financial statements


 
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INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JULY 31,
   
2010
 
2009
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
       
Consolidated Net Loss
 
$
(967,485
$
(348,098
)
Adjustments to Reconcile Consolidated Net Loss to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
         
Provision for Uncollectible Receivables
 
8,127
 
18,421
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
24,300
 
11,700
 
Hotel Property Depreciation
 
935,238
 
982,305
 
Loss on Disposal of Hotel Properties
 
450
 
690
 
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees
 
21,295
 
19,924
 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
         
Accounts Receivable
 
37,646
 
5,402
 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
 
(28,203
)
(28,622
)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
 
(325,160
(71,624
)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
(293,792
)
590,098
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
         
Proceeds from Sale of Investment Interest
 
400,000
 
 
Change in Restricted Cash
 
(1,115
)
(29,176
)
Improvements and Additions to Hotel Properties
 
(427,234
)
(480,478
)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
(28,349
)
(509,654
)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
         
Increase in Deferred Loan Fees
 
(28,948)
 
 
Principal Payments on Mortgage Notes Payable
 
(409,233
)
(399,156
)
Net Proceeds from Refinancings of Mortgage Notes Payable
 
1,000,000
 
 
Payments on Notes Payable to Banks
 
(483,930
)
(2,660,473
)
Borrowings on Notes Payable to Banks
 
373,793
 
2,795,520
 
Repurchase of Treasury Stock
 
(41,095
)
(69,436
)
Repurchase of Partnership Units
 
 
(98
)
Payments on Other Notes Payable
 
(81,214
)
(15,477
)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
329,373
 
(349,120
)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
7,232
 
(268,676
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
406,385
 
1,141,520
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
413,617
 
$
872,844
 

See Supplemental Disclosures at Note 7

See accompanying notes to unaudited
consolidated financial statements


 
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INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JULY 31 AND JANUARY 31, 2010
AND FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2010 AND 2009

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

InnSuites Hospitality Trust (the “Trust”) is an unincorporated real estate investment trust in the State of Ohio that at July 31, 2010 owned four hotels through a partnership interest in RRF Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) and one hotel (Yuma Hospitality LP) directly (the “Hotels”) with an aggregate of 843 suites in Arizona, southern California and New Mexico. The Trust is the sole general partner in the Partnership. The Hotels are managed by InnSuites Hotels, Inc. (“InnSuites Hotels”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trust.

InnSuites Hotels holds management contracts under which it provides hotel management services to the Hotels, as well as three hotels with an aggregate of 439 suites owned by affiliates of James F. Wirth (“Mr. Wirth”), the Trust’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Under the management agreements, InnSuites Hotels provides the personnel at the hotels, the expenses of which are reimbursed at cost, and manages the hotels’ daily operations, for which it receives a percentage of revenue from the hotels. InnSuites Hotels also holds licensing agreements and the “InnSuites” trademarks and provides licensing services to the Hotels, as well as the three hotels owned by affiliates of Mr. Wirth with an aggregate of 439 suites and two unrelated hotel properties with 288 suites.  During the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, one of Mr. Wirth’s hotels was sold to an unrelated third party which signed a licensing agreement with InnSuites Hotels on substantially the same terms, except that fees for the first year were waived.  Under the licensing agreements with affiliates of Mr. Wirth and that unrelated property, InnSuites Hotels receives a fixed monthly fee based on the number of units in the hotel property in exchange for use of the “InnSuites” trademark. Under the licensing agreement with the other unrelated property, InnSuites Hotels receives a revenue-based monthly fee in exchange for the use of the trademark.

The Trust’s general partnership interest in the Partnership was 71.41% as of both July 31 and January 31, 2010. The weighted average for the six months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009 was 71.41% and 71.06%, respectively.  The weighted average for the three months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009 was 71.41% and 71.27%, respectively.

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

The Partnership Agreement of the Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) provides for the issuance of two classes of limited partnership units, Class A and Class B. Such classes are identical in all respects, except that each Class A limited partnership unit is convertible into a like number of Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Trust at any time at the option of the limited partner. A total of 369,391 Class A limited partnership units were issued and outstanding as of both July 31 and January 31, 2010. Additionally, as of July 31 and January 31, 2010, a total of 3,407,938 Class B limited partnership units were held by Mr. Wirth and his affiliates on that date, in lieu of the issuance of Class A limited partnership units. Each Class B limited partnership unit is identical to Class A limited partnership units in all respects, except that Class B limited partnership units are convertible only with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, in its sole discretion. If all of the Class A and B limited partnership units were converted, the limited partners in the Partnership would receive 3,777,329 Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Trust as of July 31, 2010. The Trust held 9,434,188 General Partner Units as of both July 31 and January 31, 2010.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The financial statements of the Partnership, InnSuites Hotels and Yuma Hospitality LP are consolidated with the Trust, and all significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended January 31, 2011. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended January 31, 2010.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The accounting policies that the Trust believes are most critical and involve the most subjective judgments include estimates and assumptions of future revenue and expenditures used to project cash flows. Future cash flows are used to determine the recoverability (or impairment) of the carrying values of the Trust’s assets in the event management is required to test an asset for recoverability of carrying value under FASB authoritative guidance related to the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.  For hotel properties held for use, if the carrying value of an asset exceeds the estimated future undiscounted cash flows over its estimated remaining life, the Trust recognizes an impairment expense to reduce the asset’s carrying value to its fair value. Fair value is determined by either the most current third-party property appraisal, if available, or the present value of future undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the asset. In cases where the Trust does not expect to recover the carrying cost of hotel properties held for sale, it will reduce the carrying value to the sales price less costs to sell. The Trust’s evaluation of future cash flows is based on historical experience and other factors, including certain economic conditions and committed future bookings. The estimated future cash flows are based upon, among other things, assumptions about expected future operating performance and may differ from actual cash flows.

 
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LIQUIDITY

The Trust’s principal source of cash to meet its cash requirements, including distributions to its shareholders, is the Trust’s share of the Partnership’s cash flow and its direct ownership of the Yuma, Arizona property.  The Partnership’s principal source of revenue is hotel operations for the four hotel properties it owns.  The Trust’s liquidity, including its ability to make distributions to its shareholders, will depend upon the Trust’s ability and the Partnership’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow from hotel operations.

Hotel operations are significantly affected by occupancy and room rates, which decreased from the first six months of fiscal year 2010 to the first six months of fiscal year 2011. Results are also significantly impacted by overall economic conditions and conditions in the travel industry. Unfavorable changes in these factors could negatively impact hotel room demand and pricing, which would reduce our profit margins on rented suites.

We have principal of $417,008 due and payable for the remainder of fiscal year 2011 under mortgage notes payable. For the period between August 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011, we have principal of $8,297,564 due and payable under mortgage notes payable. The mortgage note payable secured by the Ontario, California property matures in May 2011, at which time a final principal payment of approximately $7.5 million will be due.  We will actively seek to either extend our current loan agreement or refinance the balance with another lender.  Our ability to extend or refinance the Ontario note will depend on several factors, including the condition of credit markets and economic trends in both the hospitality industry in general and at the property specifically.  We anticipate that current cash balances, future cash flows from operations and available credit will be sufficient to satisfy obligations related to the other four mortgages as they become due. In the event cash flows from operations are insufficient to satisfy these obligations as they become due, we may seek to refinance properties, negotiate additional credit facilities or issue debt instruments.

In past years, the Trust has relied on cash flows from operations to meet its financial obligations as they come due. However, for the remainder of fiscal year 2011 (August 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011), the Trust’s management has projected that cash flows from operations alone may not be sufficient to meet all of its financial obligations as they come due in the last two quarters of  fiscal year 2011. Based on this projection, the Trust negotiated a new $1.0 million line of credit with Rare Earth Financial, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Wirth, providing enough available liquidity for management to believe that the Trust will meet all of its financial obligations as they come due during fiscal year 2011.  See Note 9 – “Subsequent Event”.

In addition, the Trust’s management is currently negotiating a new bank line of credit to replace the line of credit that expired on June 30, 2010.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Room, food and beverage, telecommunications, management and licensing fees and other revenue are recognized as earned as services are provided and items are sold. Payroll reimbursements are recorded as the Trust provides its personnel to the hotels under management and are not netted with the corresponding payroll expense.

INCOME PER SHARE

Basic and diluted loss per share have been computed based on the weighted-average number of Shares of Beneficial Interest outstanding during the periods and potentially dilutive securities.

For the three and six month periods ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, there were Class A and Class B limited partnership units outstanding, which are convertible to Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Trust. Assuming conversion, the aggregate weighted-average incremental increase of the Shares of Beneficial Interest would have been 3,777,329 and 3,796,262 for the second quarter of fiscal year 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The aggregate weighted-average incremental increase of the Shares of Beneficial Interest would have been 3,777,329 and 3,817,540 for the first six months of fiscal year 2011 and 2010, respectively.  For the three-month and six-month periods ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, the Class A and Class B limited partnership units were antidilutive.  Therefore, a reconciliation of basic and diluted loss per share is not included.

 
3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

For the six months ended July 31, 2010, the Trust recognized expenses of $24,300 related to stock-based compensation. During the six months ended July 31, 2009, the Trust recognized expense of $11,700.  The Trust did not issue any restricted shares during the first six months of fiscal year 2011.

The following table summarizes restricted share activity during the six months ended July 31, 2010:

 
Restricted Shares
 
Shares
Weighted-Average Per Share Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at January 31, 2010
36,000
$1.35
Granted
Vested
(18,000)
$1.35
Forfeited
Balance of unvested awards at July 31, 2010
18,000
$1.35


No cash was paid out or received by the Trust relating to restricted share awards during the six months ended July 31, 2010 or 2009.

 
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4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As of July 31, 2010 and 2009, Mr. Wirth and his affiliates held 3,407,938 Class B limited partnership units in the Partnership. As of July 31, 2010 and 2009, Mr. Wirth and his affiliates held 5,089,632 and 5,573,624 Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Trust, respectively.

The Trust recognized related party payroll reimbursement revenue and related payroll expense to Mr. Wirth and his affiliates in the amounts of $1.4 million and $1.3 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Trust recognized related party payroll reimbursement revenue and related payroll expense to Mr. Wirth and his affiliates in the amounts of $694,000 and $727,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

See Note 6 – “Sale of Partial Interest in Albuquerque Suite Hospitality, LLC” and Note 9 – “Subsequent Event” for additional information on related party transactions.

5. NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS

On March 3, 2008, we established an $850,000 revolving line of credit, replacing a $750,000 line of credit that matured on May 18, 2008. The line of credit, with an original maturity date of July 15, 2009, had no financial covenants and bore interest at Wall Street Journal prime. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, we extended the maturity date of the line of credit to June 30, 2010.  The line of credit agreement was not extended by the bank and therefore expired on June 30, 2010.  The Trust’s management is currently negotiating a new bank line of credit.

6.  SALE OF PARTIAL INTEREST IN ALBUQUERQUE SUITE HOSPITALITY, LLC

On July 29, 2010, the Partnership sold approximately 12% of its sole membership interest in Albuquerque Suite Hospitality, LLC (the “Albuquerque entity”), which owns and operates the Albuquerque, New Mexico property, for $400,000.  The buyer was Rare Earth Financial, LLC (“Rare Earth”), an affiliate of Mr. Wirth.  The price paid reflects the net assets of the Albuquerque entity calculated using the third-party appraisal value for the hotel property and the carrying cost of all other assets and liabilities.  The Partnership’s carrying value of the 12% investment at the time of the sale was $(7,562), resulting in an increase in the Partnership’s equity of $407,562 due to the sale of the membership interest.  The transaction was a reduction in the Partnership’s controlling interest, therefore no gain or loss was reflected in the income statements.

On July 22, 2010, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved, with Mr. Wirth abstaining, for the Partnership to enter into an agreement with Rare Earth to sell additional units in the Albuquerque entity.  On August 30, 2010, an agreement was executed.  Under the agreement, Rare Earth will either purchase or bring in other investors to purchase at least 51% of the membership interests in the Albuquerque entity.  Additionally, if more than 51% of the membership interests are sold, Rare Earth will receive a $320,000 syndication fee.  If less than 51% of the membership interests are sold, Rare Earth will receive a syndication fee equal to 8% of the actual membership interests sold.  Rare Earth will receive its fee in either cash, to be paid from new member subscriptions, or additional units in the Albuquerque entity.  The Partnership is making available for sale all of its 295 membership units in the Albuquerque entity for $10,000 per unit.

7. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

The Trust paid $765,590 and $740,331 in cash for interest for the six months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Trust issued a promissory note for $198,000 to an unrelated third party for the purchase of 62,207 limited partnership units in the Partnership and 54,372 Shares of Beneficial Interest.  The note is due in 60 monthly principal and interest installments of $3,921 and matures on May 28, 2015.

8.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Two of the Hotels are subject to non-cancelable ground leases expiring in 2033 and 2050.  Total expense associated with the non-cancelable ground leases for the six months ended July 31, 2010 was $102,976, plus a variable component based on gross revenues of each property that totaled approximately $42,439.  Total expense associated with the non-cancelable ground leases for the six months ended July 31, 2009 was $101,910, plus a variable component based on gross revenues of each property that totaled approximately $43,934.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Trust entered into a five-year office lease for its corporate headquarters.  The Trust recorded $10,260 of general and administrative expense related to the lease during the six-month period ended July 31, 2010.  The Trust recorded no such expense in the prior year period.  The lease includes a base rent charge of $24,000 for the first lease year with annual increases to a final year base rent of $39,600.  The Trust has the option to cancel the lease after each lease year for penalties of four months rent after the first year with the penalty decreasing by one month’s rent each successive lease year.  It is the Trust’s intention to remain in the office for the duration of the five-year lease period.

Future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable ground leases and office lease are as follows:

Fiscal Year Ending
     
Remainder of 2011
 
$
108,298
 
2012
 
234,156
 
2013
 
238,556
 
2014
 
246,555
 
2015
 
226,955
 
Thereafter
 
5,319,615
 
       
Total
 
$
6,374,135
 

 
 
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The Trust is obligated under loan agreements relating to four of its Hotels to deposit 4% of the individual Hotel’s room revenue into an escrow account to be used for capital expenditures.  The escrow funds applicable to the four Hotel properties for which a mortgage lender escrow exists are reported on the Trust’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as “Restricted Cash.”

InnSuites Hotels has entered into franchise arrangements with Best Western International for four of the Hotel properties.  These agreements provide for fees to be paid by the Hotels based on revenue and reservations received, and contain no minimum payment provisions.

The nature of the operations of the Hotels exposes them to risks of claims and litigation in the normal course of their business.  Although the outcome of these matters cannot be determined, management does not expect that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Trust.

The Trust is involved from time to time in various other claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Trust’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.


9.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On August 1, 2010, the Partnership established a $1.0 million line of credit with Rare Earth Financial, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Wirth.  The line of credit bears interest of 7.0% per annum on advances, with monthly interest-only payments, and matures on March 1, 2012.  At the option of the lender, the Partnership will be required to grant the lender a security interest in 51% of its membership units in Tucson St. Mary’s Suite Hospitality, LLC, which owns and operates the Tucson City Center hotel property.  The agreement requires the Partnership to repay 50% of any principal outstanding under the line of credit on March 1, 2011, with the remaining 50% due on April 1, 2011.  Beginning on June 1, 2011, the Partnership may resume receiving advances under the line of credit through the maturity date.

 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

We own the sole general partner’s interest in the Partnership. Our principal source of cash flows is from the operations of the Hotels and management and licensing contracts with affiliated and third-party hotels.

Our principal source of cash to meet our cash requirements, including distributions to our shareholders, is our share of the Partnership’s cash flow and our direct ownership of the Yuma, Arizona property.  The Partnership’s principal source of revenue is hotel operations for the four hotel properties it owns.  Our liquidity, including our ability to make distributions to our shareholders, will depend upon our ability and the Partnership’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow from hotel operations.

Hotel operations are significantly affected by occupancy and room rates, which decreased from the first six months of fiscal year 2010 to the first six months of fiscal year 2011. Results are also significantly impacted by overall economic conditions and conditions in the travel industry. Unfavorable changes in these factors could negatively impact hotel room demand and pricing, which would reduce our profit margins on rented suites.

In past years, the Trust has relied on cash flows from operations to meet its financial obligations as they come due. However, for the remainder of fiscal year 2011 (August 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011), the Trust’s management has projected that cash flows from operations alone may not be sufficient to meet all of its financial obligations as they come due in the last two quarters of  fiscal year 2011. Based on this projection, on August 1, 2010, the Trust negotiated a new $1.0 million line of credit with Rare Earth Financial, LLC, providing enough available liquidity for management to believe that the Trust will meet all of its financial obligations as they come due during fiscal year 2011.

In addition, the Trust’s management is currently negotiating a new bank line of credit to replace the bank line of credit that expired on June 30, 2010.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2010, we identified the critical accounting policies that affect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. We believe that the policies we follow for the valuation of our hotel properties, which constitute the majority of our assets, are our most critical policies. Those policies include methods used to recognize and measure any identified impairment of our hotel properties assets. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies since January 31, 2010.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our expenses consist primarily of hotel operating expenses, property taxes, insurance, corporate overhead, interest on mortgage debt, professional fees and depreciation of the Hotels. Our operating performance is principally related to the performance of the Hotels. Therefore, management believes that a review of the historical performance of the operations of the Hotels, particularly with respect to occupancy, calculated as rooms sold divided by the number of rooms available, average daily rate (“ADR”), calculated as total room revenue divided by number of rooms sold, and revenue per available room (“REVPAR”), calculated as total room revenue divided by the number of rooms available, is appropriate for understanding revenue from the Hotels. Occupancy was 55.8% for the six months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of 7.2% from the prior year same period. ADR decreased $1.30, or 1.7%, to $74.06. The decrease in ADR and reduced occupancy resulted in a decrease of $6.17, or 13.0%, in REVPAR to $41.31 from $47.48 in the prior year period. The decrease in occupancy is due to the downward trend in our economy, which caused less vacation and fewer business travelers.

The following table shows occupancy, ADR and REVPAR for the periods indicated:
 
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
July 31,
 
 
2010
 
2009
 
OCCUPANCY
 
55.8
%
 
63.0
%
AVERAGE DAILY RATE (ADR)
$
74.06
 
$
75.36
 
REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM (REVPAR)
$
41.31
 
$
47.48
 
 
No assurance can be given that the trends reflected in this data will improve or that occupancy, ADR or REVPAR will not continue to decrease as a result of changes in national or local economic or hospitality industry conditions. We expect the current global economic conditions to negatively affect our business at least through the end of this current fiscal year.
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2010 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2009

A summary of the operating results for the six months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009 is:

   
2010
 
2009
 
Change
 
% Change
 
Revenue
 
$
8,419,222
 
$
9,468,575
 
$
(1,049,353
(11.1)
%
Operating Income (Loss)
 
$
(176,758
)
$
400,729
 
$
(577,487
>(100.0)
%
Total Expenses
 
$
9,387,940
 
$
9,826,599
 
$
(438,659
)
(4.5)
%
Net Loss Attributable to Controlling Interest
 
$
(688,208
$
(111,113
$
(577,095
)
>(100.0)
%
Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted
 
$
(0.08
)
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.07
)
>(100.0)
%

For the six months ended July 31, 2010, our total revenue was $8.4 million, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 11.1%, compared with the prior year period total of $9.5 million. Revenues from hotel operations, which include Room, Food and Beverage, Telecommunications and Other revenues, decreased 12.9% to $6.9 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010, from $7.9 million for the six months ended July 31, 2009. Hotel operations, including Food and Beverage operations, experienced decreases in revenues during the first six months of fiscal year 2011 due to lower occupancy and increased rate pressure, most prominently at our Yuma, Arizona location as a result of increased supply in the area. Expenses may not decline proportionately with a decline in revenues due to a high degree of operational and financial leverage in the hotel industry.
 
 
Total expenses were $9.4 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $439,000, or 4.5%, from the prior year period total of $9.8 million.  Total operating expenses were $8.6 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $472,000, or 5.2%, from the prior year period total of $9.1 million.  The majority of the hotel operating expenses decreased due to lower occupancy.

General and administrative expense was $1.5 million for the six months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $73,000, or 4.6%, from the prior year period total of $1.6 million. The decrease was primarily due to reduced professional fees and salary expenses incurred by the Trust.

Sales and marketing expense was $585,000 for the six months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $131,000, or 18.3%, from the prior year period total of $716,000.  The decrease was primarily due to reduced centralized marketing expenditures, including internet-based marketing.

Total interest expense was $792,000 for the six months ended July 31, 2010, an increase of $33,000, or 4.4%, from the prior year period total of $759,000.  Interest on mortgage notes payable increased $18,000, or 2.4%, to $771,000 for the six months ended July 31, 2010, due primarily to higher loan balances due to the refinancing of the Albuquerque and Yuma property mortgages.  Interest on other notes payable increased $16,000, or over 100.0%, to $21,000 for the six months ended July 31, 2010, due primarily to notes payable entered into during the last half of fiscal year 2010 to repurchase shares of beneficial interest.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2010 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2009

A summary of the operating results for the three months ended July 31, 2010 and 2009 is:

   
2010
 
2009
 
Change
 
% Change
 
Revenue
 
$
3,499,517
 
$
3,981,314
 
$
(481,797
(12.1)
%
Operating Loss
 
$
(647,303
)
$
(541,159
$
(106,144
(19.6)
%
Total Expenses
 
$
4,549,293
 
$
4,899,144
 
$
(349,851
)
(7.1)
%
Net Loss Attributable to Controlling Interest
 
$
(785,446
$
(644,555
$
(140,891
)
(21.9)
%
Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted
 
$
(0.09
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.02
)
(28.6)
%

For the three months ended July 31, 2010, our total revenue was $3.5 million, a decrease of $482,000, or 12.1%, compared with the prior year period total of $4.0 million. Revenues from hotel operations, which include Room, Food and Beverage, Telecommunications and Other revenues, decreased 13.4% to $2.7 million for the three months ended July 31, 2010, from $3.2 million for the three months ended July 31, 2009. Hotel operations, including Food and Beverage operations, experienced decreases in revenues during the second quarter of fiscal year 2011 due to lower occupancy and increased rate pressure, most prominently at our Yuma, Arizona location as a result of increased supply in the area. Expenses may not decline proportionately with a decline in revenues due to a high degree of operational and financial leverage in the hotel industry.
 
 
Total expenses were $4.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $350,000, or 7.1%, from the prior year period total of $4.9 million.  Total operating expenses were $4.1 million for the three months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $376,000, or 8.3%, from the prior year period total of $4.5 million.  The majority of the hotel operating expenses decreased due to lower occupancy.

General and administrative expense was $708,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $26,000, or 3.5%, from the prior year period total of $734,000. The decrease was primarily due to reduced professional fees and salary expenses incurred by the Trust.

Sales and marketing expense was $280,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2010, a decrease of $95,000, or 25.2%, from the prior year period total of $375,000.  The decrease was primarily due to reduced centralized marketing expenditures, including internet-based marketing.

Total interest expense was $402,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2010, an increase of $26,000, or 6.9%, from the prior year period total of $377,000.  Interest on mortgage notes payable increased $17,000, or 4.4%, to $392,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2010, due primarily to higher loan balances due to the refinancing of the Albuquerque and Yuma property mortgages.

 
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FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (FFO)

We recognize that industry analysts and investors use Funds From Operations (“FFO”) as a financial measure to evaluate and compare equity REITs. We also believe it is meaningful as an indicator of net income, excluding most non-cash items, and provides information about our cash available for distributions, debt service and capital expenditures. We follow the March 1995 interpretation of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) definition of FFO, as amended January 1, 2000, which is calculated (in our case) as net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, depreciation and amortization on real estate property and extraordinary items. FFO does not represent cash flows from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all of our cash needs. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other GAAP measure as an indicator of performance and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. In addition, our FFO may not be comparable to other companies' FFO due to differing methods of calculating FFO and varying interpretations of the NAREIT definition.  The following table shows the reconciliation of FFO to Net Income Attributable to Shares of Beneficial Interest:


 
For the Six Months Ended July 31,
 
For the Three Months Ended July 31,
 
2010
 
2009
 
2010
 
2009
Net Loss Attributable to Controlling Interest
$
(688,208)
 
$
(111,113)
 
$
(785,446)
 
$
(644,555)
Hotel Property Depreciation
 
935,238
   
982,305
   
465,494
   
487,402
Loss on Disposition of Hotels
 
450
   
690
   
249
   
101
Non-Controlling Interest Share of Depreciation and Loss on Dispositions
 
(205,642)
   
(216,609)
   
(102,170)
   
(106,627)
Funds from Operations
$
41,838
 
$
655,273
 
$
(421,873)
 
$
(263,679)
 
FFO decreased approximately $613,000 for the six month period ended July 31, 2010, reflecting a decrease of 93.6% when compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to lower occupancies and room rates resulting in less revenue during the period.
 
FFO decreased approximately $158,000 for the three month period ended July 31, 2010, reflecting a decrease of 60.0% when compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to lower occupancies and room rates resulting in less revenue during the period.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Through our ownership interest in the Partnership, Yuma Hospitality LP and InnSuites Hotels, we have a proportionate share of the benefits and obligations of the Partnership’s and Yuma Hospitality LP’s ownership interests, as well as InnSuites Hotels’ operational interests, in the Hotels. Our principal source of cash to meet our cash requirements, including distributions to our shareholders, is our share of these cash flows. Our liquidity, including our ability to make distributions to our shareholders, will depend upon the ability to generate sufficient cash flows from hotel operations.

We have principal of $417,008 due and payable for the remainder of fiscal year 2011 under mortgage notes payable. For the period between August 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011, we have principal of $8,297,564 due and payable under mortgage notes payable. The mortgage note payable secured by the Ontario, California property matures in May 2011, at which time a final principal payment of approximately $7.5 million will be due.  We will actively seek to either extend our current loan agreement or refinance the balance with another lender.  Our ability to extend or refinance the Ontario note will depend on several factors, including the condition of credit markets and economic trends in both the hospitality industry in general and at the property specifically.  We anticipate that current cash balances, future cash flows from operations and available credit will be sufficient to satisfy obligations related to the other four mortgages as they become due. In the event cash flows from operations are insufficient to satisfy these obligations as they become due, we may seek to refinance properties, negotiate additional credit facilities or issue debt instruments.

On August 1, 2010, the Partnership established a $1.0 million line of credit with Rare Earth Financial, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Wirth.  The line of credit bears interest of 7.0% per annum on advances, with monthly interest-only payments, and matures on March 1, 2012.  The agreement requires the Partnership to repay 50% of any principal outstanding under the line of credit on March 1, 2011, with the remaining 50% due on April 1, 2011.  Beginning on June 1, 2011, the Partnership may resume receiving advances under the line of credit through the maturity date.

On March 3, 2008, we established an $850,000 revolving line of credit, replacing a $750,000 line of credit that matured on May 18, 2008. The line of credit, with an original maturity date of July 15, 2009, had no financial covenants and bore interest at Wall Street Journal prime. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, we extended the maturity date of the line of credit to June 30, 2010.  The line of credit agreement was not extended by the bank and therefore expired on June 30, 2010.  The Trust’s management is currently negotiating a new bank line of credit.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, we increased our mortgage note payable secured by the Yuma, Arizona property.  The new balance of the mortgage note payable is $5.0 million.  The additional $1.0 million borrowed bears interest at 8.0% and matures on December 31, 2013.  The note is due in monthly interest-only installments of $30,000, an increase of $6,667 from the previous monthly interest-only installments of $23,333.  We used the $1.0 million to build operating reserves and reduce payables.
 
We may seek to negotiate additional credit facilities or issue debt instruments. Any debt incurred or issued by us may be secured or unsecured, long-term, medium-term or short-term, bear interest at a fixed or variable rate and be subject to such other terms as we consider prudent.

We continue to contribute to a Capital Expenditures Fund (the “Fund”) an amount equal to 4% of the Hotels’ room revenues. The Fund is restricted by the mortgage lender for four of our properties. As of July 31, 2010, $82,536 was held in restricted capital expenditure funds and is included on our Balance Sheet as “Restricted Cash.” The Fund is intended to be used for capital improvements to the Hotels and for refurbishment and replacement of furniture, fixtures and equipment, in addition to other uses of amounts in the Fund considered appropriate from time to time. During the six months ended July 31, 2010, the Hotels spent $427,234 for capital expenditures. We consider the majority of these improvements to be revenue producing. Therefore, these amounts have been capitalized and are being depreciated over their estimated useful lives. The Hotels also spent $625,050 and $595,322 during the six-month periods ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, on repairs and maintenance.  The Hotels spent $298,036 and $307,132 during the three-month periods ended July 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, on repairs and maintenance.  These amounts have been charged to expense as incurred.

As of July 31, 2010, we have no commitments for capital expenditures beyond the 4% reserve for refurbishment and replacements set aside annually for each hotel property.

 
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCINGS AND LIABILITIES

Other than lease commitments and legal contingencies incurred in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities. We do not have any majority-owned subsidiaries that are not included in the consolidated financial statements. (See Note 2 - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”)

SEASONALITY

The Hotels’ operations historically have been seasonal. The three southern Arizona hotels experience their highest occupancy in the first fiscal quarter and, to a lesser extent, the fourth fiscal quarter. The second fiscal quarter tends to be the lowest period of occupancy at those three southern Arizona hotels. This seasonality pattern can be expected to cause fluctuations in our quarterly revenue. The two hotels located in California and New Mexico historically experience their most profitable periods during the second and third fiscal quarters (the summer season), providing some balance to the general seasonality of our hotel business. To the extent that cash flows from operations are insufficient during any quarter, because of temporary or seasonal fluctuations in revenue, we may utilize other cash on hand or borrowings to make distributions to our shareholders or to meet operating needs. No assurance can be given that we will make distributions in the future.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Form 10-Q, including statements containing the phrases “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “predicts,” “will be,” “should be,” “looking ahead,” “may” or similar words, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by such Acts. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations in respect of (i) the declaration or payment of dividends; (ii) the leasing, management or operation of the Hotels; (iii) the adequacy of reserves for renovation and refurbishment; (iv) our financing plans; (v) our position regarding investments, acquisitions, developments, financings, and other matters; and (vi) trends affecting our or any Hotel’s financial condition or results of operations.

These forward-looking statements reflect our current views in respect of future events and financial performance, but are subject to many uncertainties and factors relating to the operations and business environment of the Hotels that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Examples of such uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

local or national economic and business conditions, including, without limitation, conditions which may affect public securities markets generally, the hospitality industry or the markets in which we operate or will operate;
fluctuations in hotel occupancy rates;
changes in room rental rates that may be charged by InnSuites Hotels in response to market rental rate changes or otherwise;
seasonality of our business;
interest rate fluctuations;
changes in government regulations, including federal income tax laws and regulations;
competition;
any changes in our financial condition or operating results due to acquisitions or dispositions of hotel properties;
insufficient resources to pursue our current strategy;
concentration of our investments in the InnSuites Hotels® brand;
loss of franchise contracts;
real estate and hospitality market conditions;
hospitality industry factors;
our ability to meet present and future debt service obligations;
terrorist attacks or other acts of war;
outbreaks of communicable diseases;
natural disasters; and
loss of key personnel.

We do not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Pursuant to Section 21E(b)(2)(E) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the qualifications set forth hereinabove are inapplicable to any forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q relating to the operations of the Partnership.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of July 31, 2010 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


 
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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 8 to the notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On January 2, 2001, the Board of Trustees approved a share repurchase program under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for the purchase of up to 250,000 limited partnership units in the Partnership and/or Shares of Beneficial Interest in open market or privately negotiated transactions.  On September 10, 2002, August 18, 2005 and September 10, 2007, the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of up to 350,000 additional limited partnership units in the Partnership and/or Shares of Beneficial Interest in open market or privately negotiated transactions.  Additionally, on January 5, 2009, September 15, 2009 and January 31, 2010, the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of up to 300,000, 250,000 and 350,000, respectively, additional limited partnership units in the Partnership and/or Shares of Beneficial Interest in open market or privately negotiated transactions.  Acquired Shares of Beneficial Interest will be held in treasury and will be available for future acquisitions and financings and/or for awards granted under the InnSuites Hospitality Trust 1997 Stock Incentive and Option Plan.  During the three months ended July 31, 2010, we acquired 16,055 Shares of Beneficial Interest in open market transactions at an average price of $1.58 per share. We intend to continue repurchasing Shares of Beneficial Interest and RRF Limited Partnership Units in compliance with applicable legal and NYSE Amex requirements. We remain authorized to repurchase an additional 352,067 limited partnership units in the Partnership and/or Shares of Beneficial Interest pursuant to the share repurchase program, which has no expiration date.

   
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans
 
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Be
Yet Purchased
Under the Plans
May 1 – May 31, 2010
 
6,720
 
$
1.58
 
6,720
 
361,402
June 1 – June 30, 2010
 
7,320
 
$
1.60
 
7,320
 
354,082
July 1 – July 31, 2010
 
2,015
 
$
1.45
 
2,015
 
352,067

.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.
 
ITEM 4. REMOVED AND RESERVED

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

On July 22, 2010, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved, with Mr. James F. Wirth abstaining, for the Partnership to enter into an agreement with Rare Earth Financial, LLC ("Rare Earth") to sell additional units in Albuquerque Suite Hospitality, LLC ("Albuquerque").  Rare Earth is an affiliate of Mr. Wirth, the Trust's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.  On August 30, 2010, an agreement was executed by and among the Partnership, the Trust, Rare Earth, Albuquerque and Mr. Wirth.  Under the agreement, Rare Earth will either purchase or bring in other investors to purchase at least 51% of the membership interests in the Albuquerque entity.  Additionally, if more than 51% of the membership interests are sold, Rare Earth will receive a $320,000 syndication fee.  If less than 51% of the membership interests are sold, Rare Earth will receive a syndication fee equal to 8% of the actual membership interests sold.  Rare Earth will receive its fee in either cash, to be paid from new member subscriptions, or additional units in the Albuquerque entity.  The Partnership is making available for sale all of its 295 membership units in the Albuquerque entity for $10,000 per unit.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

a)
Exhibits

10.1
 
Line of Credit Agreement, dated August 1, 2010, between RRF Limited Partnership and Rare Earth Financial, LLC
10.2
 
Albuquerque Suite Hospitality, LLC Restructuring Agreement , dated as of August 30, 2010, by and among RRF Limited Partnership, Rare Earth Financial, LLC, InnSuites Hospitality Trust, James F. Wirth, and Albuquerque Suite Hospitality, LLC
31.1
 
Section 302 Certification By Chief Executive Officer
31.2
 
Section 302 Certification By Chief Financial Officer
32.1
 
Section 906 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


   
INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST
     
     
Dated:
September 3, 2010
 
/s/ James F. Wirth
 
   
James F. Wirth
   
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
     
     
Dated:
September 3, 2010
 
/s/ Anthony B. Waters
 
   
Anthony B. Waters
   
Chief Financial Officer


 
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