Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) 7 May 212021 Q1 Earnings call transcript

Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Apple Hospitality's First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Ms. of President Vice Clarke, Investor Relations. Kelly you. Thank

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