American HotelIncome Properties REIT LP said in an April 1 news release that PeterArmstrong does not plan to seek re-election as a director at the company's upcomingannual and special meeting May 12, due to other personal commitments.

The company's board nominated Charles van der Lee to stand forelection at the annual meeting, along with the incumbent board members.

Van der Lee currently serves as the principal owner, presidentand CEO of Papa M Pizza Canada Inc.