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Landmark Charleston, S.C. Hotel, The Mills House, Relaunches as a Curio Collection by Hilton Following Multi-Million-Dollar Reimagination

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The iconic 218-room Mills House, located in the heart of downtown Charleston's historic French Quarter neighborhood, officially relaunches following a complete renovation and conversion to a lifestyle hotel under the ownership of RLJ Lodging Trust. With the relaunch, The Mills House transitions to Curio Collection by Hilton as the portfolio's first property in South Carolina.

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  • With the relaunch, The Mills House transitions to Curio Collection by Hilton as the portfolio's first property in South Carolina.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce Curio Collection by Hilton to South Carolina with the debut of Mills House," said Jenna Hackett, global brand head, Curio Collection by Hilton.
  • As Charleston's iconic and beloved pink landmark, The Mills House exemplifies a timeless commitment to Southern hospitality.
  • Experience Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app .

RLJ Lodging Trust Relaunches Iconic Charleston, SC Property, The Mills House Hotel, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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RLJ Lodging Trust (the Company) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the relaunch on October 1, 2022 of The Mills House Hotel (Mills House), located in the heart of downtown Charlestons historic French Quarter neighborhood, following a transformative conversion to a lifestyle hotel and affiliation with the Curio Collection by Hilton.

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  • RLJ Lodging Trust (the Company) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the relaunch on October 1, 2022 of The Mills House Hotel (Mills House), located in the heart of downtown Charlestons historic French Quarter neighborhood, following a transformative conversion to a lifestyle hotel and affiliation with the Curio Collection by Hilton.
  • As Charlestons iconic and beloved pink landmark, Mills House exemplifies a commitment to Southern hospitality and a refined, welcoming guest experience.
  • Guests visiting Mills House will experience modern, sophisticated design aesthetics with comfortable yet luxurious touches that elevate the Southern lifestyle.
  • RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.

CLEO WADE HOSTS NEW ORLEANS DINNER CELEBRATING THE BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN INSPIRE TOUR PRESENTED BY H&M

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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On June 30th, H&M and non-profit Buy From a Black Woman celebrated the start of their 2022 Inspire Tour ,now in its second year, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • On June 30th, H&M and non-profit Buy From a Black Woman celebrated the start of their 2022 Inspire Tour ,now in its second year, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour is a series of pop-up shopping events across 12 U.S. cities, highlighting local Black Woman owned businesses and providing them options in a world that limits their voices.
  • "I've often said that Buy From A Black Woman brings Black Women into spaces that we never thought we could imagine, but that is not true," says Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From A Black Woman.
  • "The Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour has proved that wrong.

Mint House, a New Category of Hospitality, Adds to Portfolio with Multi-City Expansion

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Mint House guests also have access to an array of high-end building amenities ranging from private outdoor areas and rooftop pools to state-of-the-art-fitness centers and award-winning restaurants.

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  • Mint House guests also have access to an array of high-end building amenities ranging from private outdoor areas and rooftop pools to state-of-the-art-fitness centers and award-winning restaurants.
  • "Our newest Mint House properties are prime examples of our mission to offer travelers something new with something familiar in an entirely new category of hospitality."
  • Unlike a traditional lease, Mint House's revenue-sharing model creates a reciprocal system where Mint House's success benefits both parties.
  • Founded in 2017, Mint House has raised approximately $50M from leading venture capital firms like Revolution Ventures and executives from trusted hospitality and real estate brands.

NOW OPEN: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans Invites Guests to Experience the Very Best of the Crescent City

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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General Manager Mali Carow leads a passionate team of employees dedicated to bringing the Four Seasons experience to life in New Orleans.

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  • General Manager Mali Carow leads a passionate team of employees dedicated to bringing the Four Seasons experience to life in New Orleans.
  • We've heard from so many Four Seasons guests, avid world travellers, and locals expressing their excitement for our opening it's truly amazing!"
  • Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is located on the Mississippi waterfront at the foot of Canal Street, just 20 minutes from both of the city's airports.
  • In addition to Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, the landmark 34-storey World Trade Center is home to 92 fully-serviced Four Seasons Private Residences .

National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2020 Boards

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation today announced their 2020 board officers and directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation today announced their 2020 board officers and directors.
  • Melvin Rodrigue, president and CEO of Galatoire's Restaurants, will serve as chair of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors, and Stan Harris, president and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, will serve as chair of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • The following is the list of 2020 board officers for the National Restaurant Association and the Educational Foundation:
    Chair:Melvin Rodrigue is president and CEO of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans.
  • As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's mission of service to the public is dedicated to enhancing the industry's training and education, career development and community engagement efforts.

New Orleans museum to open new, state-of-the-art exhibition center in the French Quarter

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Friday, April 5, 2019
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The new exhibition center comprises a meticulous restoration of a historic 19th-century building and courtyard, which is connected to a brand new, purpose-built rear building, totaling more than 36,000 square feet.

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  • The new exhibition center comprises a meticulous restoration of a historic 19th-century building and courtyard, which is connected to a brand new, purpose-built rear building, totaling more than 36,000 square feet.
  • This unique melding of old and new spaces is unlike anything else in the French Quarter.
  • "We hope to change, or add to, how people think of the French Quarter," said Daniel Hammer, THNOC's vice president and deputy director.
  • "We want to expand people's appreciation for the dynamism of the French Quarter as a historic resource."