Social Responsibility

Health and Well-Being

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, the U.S., and the local communities where our hotels are located has been significant. However, RLJ is exceptionally well-positioned to navigate this period of uncertainty. In addition to the tremendous efforts we are making to mitigate the ongoing operational and financial impacts on our hotels from the pandemic, we are also taking aggressive steps to protect the health and well-being of our associates, customers and the employees of our third-party management companies. At a minimum, we adhere to the AHLA Safe Stay® initiative focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions and workplace protocols required to address the challenges and new expectations presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. We support our third-party hotel management companies by integrating these policies and procedures into hotel operations.

Our response to the impacts of COVID-19 builds on our longstanding commitment to the health and well-being of both our associates and guests. We have previously committed to initiatives that support associate well-being, including the AHLA 5-Star Promise – a voluntary, industry pledge to improve and promote workplace safety around sexual violence, assault and human trafficking. We are also committed to supporting our third-party management companies with integrating the 5-Star Promise principles throughout their hotel operations.