RLJ Lodging Trust reported third quarter results exceeding expectations, driven by strength in leisure and an uptick in business transient and small group demand. The company reopened a significant number of hotels and continued aggressive asset management efforts to minimize operating costs, leading to a further reduction in burn rate. They maintained a strong liquidity position of $1.2 billion.
96 hotels are now open, representing 93% of the portfolio.
Total portfolio achieved 29.3% occupancy, and open hotels achieved 37.1% occupancy during the third quarter.
Reduced monthly cash burn estimate range by $2.5 million at the mid-point.
Maintained a strong balance sheet with approximately $1.0 billion of unrestricted cash.
Given the uncertainties related to the pandemic and its impact on travel, the Company is unable to provide a future outlook at this time.