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- Ample liquidity with approximately $1.2 billion of cash on hand - Operations currently suspended at 57 hotels BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2020-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and is providing a business

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2020-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 , after the markets close on May 12, 2020 . The Company will also host a conference call on May 13, 2020 , at

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 20, 2020-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that, due to the public health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in the interest of protecting the well-being of its shareholders, employees and communities, its Annual

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 3, 2020-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that, in addition to the significant efforts underway to protect the health and safety of guests and employees, the Company is taking aggressive steps to mitigate the ongoing operational

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 .