RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple
Hospitality”) today reported that Justin Knight, President and Chief
Executive Officer, sustained serious, non-life-threatening injuries in a
plane crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He is expected to
make a full recovery.
During Mr. Knight’s treatment and recovery, Krissy Gathright, Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Bryan Peery, Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will share in the
responsibilities and oversight of Apple Hospitality’s day-to-day
activities.
“We greatly appreciate the concern for Justin’s well-being and the
outpouring of support following yesterday’s accident,” said Glade
Knight, Justin’s father and Executive Chairman of Apple Hospitality. “We
feel very fortunate that the injuries he sustained were not more serious
and we look forward to his full recovery.”
About Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real
estate investment trust (REIT) that owns one of the largest portfolios
of upscale, select-service hotels in the United States. The Company’s
portfolio consists of 235 hotels, with approximately 30,000 guestrooms,
diversified across the Hilton® and Marriott® families of brands with
locations in urban, high-end suburban and developing markets throughout
33 states. For more information, please visit www.applehospitalityreit.com.
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
Kelly Clarke, Vice President, Investor
Relations
804-727-6321
kclarke@applereit.com
Source: Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.