BETHESDA, MD.—DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced it is a recipient of the 2026 Leader in the Light Award from the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) in the Transparency category. The Leader in the Light Award, now in its 20th year, recognizes REITs that demonstrate leadership in responsible business practices that create value and positively impact communities within their portfolios and across the REIT industry.
In addition to this honor, the company earned a perfect score by GRESB for its Public Disclosure Assessment for 2025, ranking DiamondRock first among the Americas hotel peer set. GRESB is the leading environmental, social, and governance benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments worldwide.
“We are deeply honored to receive NAREIT’S 2026 Leader in the Light Award once again,” said Jeffrey J. Donnelly, C.E.O. of DiamondRock Hospitality Company. “This recognition of leading transparency, together with our top ranking by GRESB for public disclosure, reflects our commitment to disciplined reporting, strong governance, and providing clear and meaningful information to our shareholders. Transparency is foundational to how we operate at DiamondRock and essential to maintaining investor confidence over the long term.”
