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BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that due to the unprecedented uncertainty created by the rapidly evolving impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry, lodging demand and the broader U.S. economy, the Company’s Board of Trustees has

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it is withdrawing its first quarter and full year 2020 outlook issued as of February 25, 2020 , due to the growing uncertainty and travel related concerns and restrictions related to the COVID-19

- Achieved 2019 RevPAR growth of 0.7% - Completed sale of approximately $724 million of non-core hotels - Repurchased 7.2 million shares for approximately $124 million since fourth quarter 2018 BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2020-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2020-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the 2019 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company’s holders of its common shares of beneficial interest and Series A Preferred Shares.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2020-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019 , after the markets close on February 25, 2020 .

− Extends Term, Enhances Flexibility and Improves Pricing BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ), today announced it has successfully amended its $600 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (“Line of Credit”) and its $400 million

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2020 , to shareholders of

- Completed sale of 19 non-core hotels - Repurchased 4.0 million common shares for approximately $68 million year-to-date - Executed Wyndham termination agreement BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and

  BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 , after the markets close on November 7, 2019 . The Company will also host a conference call on November 8,

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 13, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2019 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it has closed on the previously announced disposition of 18 non-core hotels. About Us RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily

- Disposition of two non-core hotel portfolios for approximately $490 million - Early termination of Wyndham management agreements BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 .

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 12, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 , after the markets close on August 7, 2019 . The Company will also host a conference call on August 8, 2019 ,

- Sold at 12.9x Trailing Twelve Months Hotel EBITDA BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that the Company sold two hotels located in Myrtle Beach consisting of the 385-room Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort and 255-room Embassy

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 14, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2019 , to shareholders of

- Pro forma RevPAR increased 1.3% - Repurchased 0.6 million common shares year-to-date for $10.8 million - Refinanced approximately $381 million of debt (post quarter-end) BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the

Reduces borrowing costs and extends maturity dates BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 8, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has recently closed on two refinancing transactions, which consist of the following: New $200.0 million five-year floating rate

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 5, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 , after the markets close on May 8, 2019 . The Company will also host a conference call on May 9, 2019 , at 10:00

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 15, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2019 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has moved its fourth quarter and full year 2018 conference call on March 1, 2019 , to 9:00 a.m. (Eastern time) due to scheduling conflicts.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the 2018 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company’s holders of its common shares of beneficial interest and Series A Preferred Shares.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2019-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018 , after the markets close on February 28, 2019 .

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2019 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it willreport financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018 ,after the markets close on November 6, 2018 . The Company will also hosta conference call on November 7,

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced that the Company has sold the 309-room DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont (“Burlington”) for $35.0 million . Based on the trailing twelve months ended August 2018 , the sales price

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2018 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 5, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that the Company has sold the 362-room Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club for total consideration of $188.5 million , consisting of the contractual sales price of $185.0

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 , after the markets close on August 7, 2018 . The Company will also host a conference call on August 8, 2018 ,

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that the Company has closed on the sale of the 205-room Embassy Suites Napa Valley (“Embassy Suites Napa”) for $102.0 million or approximately $498,000 per key.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that Sean M. Mahoney will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective August 1, 2018 . Mr. Mahoney will report directly to Leslie D.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 15, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on July 13, 2018 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 , after the markets close on May 9, 2018 . The Company will also host a conference call on May 10, 2018 , at

Ross H. Bierkan to Retire from the Company After Nearly 20 Years of Service at RLJ BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 10, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Ross H. Bierkan will retire from the Company, effective at the

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 28, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced that the Company has sold the 364-room Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill (“Sheraton Philadelphia”) in Philadelphia, PA for $95.5 million or approximately $262,000 per key.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 16, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on April 13, 2018 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 12, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ), announced that it has completed the early redemption of all of the outstanding 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 issued by FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership in the aggregate principal amount of $524.0 million on

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ), today announced the early redemption of all of the outstanding 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 issued by FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership (“2023 Senior Notes”).

Bob McCarthy , Marriott International’s former Chief Operations Officer, Brings More Deep Operational Expertise and Lodging Industry Leadership to RLJ’s Board BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2018-- The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of RLJ Lodging Trust (“the Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) has, on

— New Favorable Pricing and Extended Debt Maturities BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ), today announced it has successfully amended three of its unsecured term loans with an aggregate amount of $775.0 million .

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced the 2017 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company’s holders of its common shares of beneficial interest and Series A Preferred Shares.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ), today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017 , after the markets close on February 27, 2018 .

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2018-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that Ryan Meliker will be joining the Company as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, effective January 17, 2018 . Mr. Meliker will report to Leslie D.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on January 12, 2018 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that the Company has sold the 383-room Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, MA (the “Boston Copley”) for $170.0 million or approximately $444,000 per key.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has expanded its relationship with Interstate Hotels and Resorts (“Interstate”) in connection with White Lodging’s sale of management contracts to Interstate.