Alfred L. Young Appointed Chief Operating Officer for LaSalle Hotel Properties

LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE:LHO) today announced that Mr. Alfred L. Young has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective November 3, 2009. Mr. Young is currently the Managing Director-Hospitality for Caribbean Property Group. Prior to joining Caribbean Property Group, Mr. Young was employed by LaSalle Hotel Properties from 2000-2007 serving in both asset management and acquisition roles.

"We are very pleased and excited to have Al returning to LaSalle,” said Mr. Michael D. Barnello, President and Chief Executive Officer for LaSalle Hotel Properties. "He brings a vast amount of hospitality industry experience, particularly in the asset management and acquisitions arenas. The Board believes Al’s tremendous knowledge of the industry, the Company’s strategies and its culture made him the ideal person to help LaSalle Hotel Properties continue to be a leader in the hospitality industry.”

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