Press Releases

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.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (“RLJ”) (NYSE:RLJ) announced the expiration of the previously announced Change of Control Offer (as defined below) by its subsidiary, FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership (“FelCor LP”), to repurchase its outstanding 5.625% Senior

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 , after the markets close on November 8, 2017 . The Company will also host a conference call on November 9,

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 19, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (“RLJ”) (NYSE:RLJ) announced that its subsidiary, FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership (“FelCor LP”), has commenced an offer to repurchase its outstanding 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (CUSIP Nos.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on its Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2017 to shareholders of record as of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced that Thomas J. Bardenett will be joining the Company as Executive Vice President, Asset Management, effective September 25, 2017 . Mr. Bardenett will report directly to Leslie D.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 13, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today provided an update with respect to the Company’s properties following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people impacted by these two devastating hurricanes,”

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 7, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (“RLJ”) (NYSE: RLJ) today issued the following statement in response to the open letter to shareholders issued by Land & Buildings Investment Management LLC on September 6, 2017 : RLJ remains committed to acting in the best

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 5, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced the election of Patricia Gibson as a new member to its Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Ms. Gibson’s appointment became effective August 31, 2017 , upon the completion of the Company’s

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (“RLJ”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced that it has completed its merger with FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (“FelCor”). This transaction was previously approved by RLJ’s shareholders and FelCor’s stockholders at their respective

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 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. In connection with the Company’s pending merger with FelCor

BETHESDA, Md. & IRVING, Texas --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust ( “RLJ”) (NYSE:RLJ) and FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (“FelCor”) (NYSE:FCH) today announced that at special meetings held earlier today shareholders of RLJ approved the issuance of common shares of beneficial

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 18, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ), today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 , after the markets close on August 3, 2017 . The Company will also host a conference call on August 4, 2017 ,

BETHESDA, Md. & IRVING, Texas --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust ( “RLJ”) (NYSE:RLJ) and FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (“FelCor”) (NYSE:FCH) today announced that RLJ has changed the date of the Special Meeting of its Shareholders (the "RLJ Special Meeting") to Tuesday,

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 15, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on July 14, 2017 , to shareholders of record

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (“RLJ”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it has provided an updated presentation regarding its merger with FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (“FelCor”) (NYSE: FCH). The updated presentation provides additional details about the strategic

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 24, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ), today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017 , after the markets close on May 8, 2017 . The Company will also host a conference call on May 9, 2017 , at

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BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 15, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on April 14, 2017 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 6, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it will host its Annual Shareholder Meeting. The time and venue of the 2017 Annual Shareholder Meeting are as follows:       Date: Friday, April 28, 2017   Time: 11:30 a.m.

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the 2016 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company’s holders of its common shares of beneficial interest. The income tax classification as expected to be

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2017-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ), today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016 , after the markets close on February 22, 2017 .

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2016-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on January 13, 2017 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has sold two hotels (the “Hotels”) in New York City for $286 million or $494,500 per key. Separately, the Company sold one other hotel in Bakersfield, CA for $13 million .

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2016-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the election of Arthur (“Art”) Collins as a new member to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Collins’ appointment became effective November 21, 2016 , increasing the size of the Company’s board

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2016-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 , after the markets close on November 2, 2016 . The Company will host a conference call on November 3, 2016 ,

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on October 14, 2016 , to shareholders of

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2016-- Robert L. Johnson , Executive Chairman of RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ), today announced that the Board of Trustees (“the Board”) has appointed Ross H. Bierkan as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company and Leslie

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 12, 2016-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 , after the markets close on August 3, 2016 . The Company will host a conference call on August 4, 2016 , at

BETHESDA, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 15, 2016-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2016 , to shareholders of record