RLHC Opens First North Dakota Red Lion Inn & Suite

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation) (NYSE: RLH ) announced today the opening of the Red Lion Inn & Suites in Fargo, North Dakota. The 84-room property recently completed its conversion, offering a new trusted lodging option with the best local experience for travelers looking to make the most out of their trip to the largest city in North Dakota.

An enlightening landing spot in the heart of the plains, Fargo is home to a variety of cultural opportunities, including three universities. Travelers to the Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo are able to immerse themselves in a variety of activities, including the chance to:

• Catch a game at North Dakota State University’s Fargodome, which is booming with the Bison having won the past 5 FCS National Championships.  
• Indulge in artwork at the state’s largest museum of art, the Plains Art Museum, featuring regional and national exhibits, classes, lectures and their permanent collection of approximately 4,000 works.  
• Hit the links at any of the area’s five golf courses, some of which offer cross country skiing in the winter for year round entertainment. With three 9-hole courses and two picturesque 18-hole courses, there is something for every golfer.

The Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo, located at 901 38th Street, is conveniently situated less than six miles away from Hector International Airport. The recent conversion and upcoming property renovations feature improvements to the fitness center and restaurant and bar areas while enhanced amenities including complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly stays and complimentary breakfast provide guests with the essentials they need.

“The addition of Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo will further extend our brand’s Midwest presence, providing travelers with the value they depend on from the RLHC brand,” said Senior Vice President and Chief Franchise Officer Brian Quinn, “Guests can also travel with ease with our Hello Rewards program, ensuring they have a memorable and effortless trip to Fargo.”

By joining the RLHC family, the property will now feature the brand’s Hello Rewards guest membership program and app as a “Thank You” to loyal guests. The personally curated rewards program offers enrolled members with easily redeemable benefits such as the Hello Rewards Rate, express check-in and checkout, free hotel nights, access to local destination recommendations and other travel perks for stays at RLHC properties.

For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rlhco.com .

About RLHC Red Lion Hotels Corporation, established in 1959, is an international hospitality company primarily engaged in the franchising, management and ownership of upscale, midscale and economy hotels under the Hotel RL, Red Lion Hotels, Red Lion Inn & Suites, GuestHouse, Settle Inn, Vantage Hotels, Americas Best Value Inn, Canadas Best Value Inn, Lexington by Vantage, America’s Best Inns and Suites; Country Hearth Inns; Jameson Inns; Signature Inn and 3 Palms Hotels and Resorts brands. The company also owns and operates an entertainment and event ticket distribution business under the brand name TicketsWest. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rlhco.com .

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Investor Relations Contact: Evelyn Infurna O: 203-682-8265 C: 203-856-2088 Investor.Relations@redlion.com Media Contact: Elyse Eisen Account Director, MMGY Global for RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation) 646-442-6767 eeisen@mmgyglobal.com