Leading into the future means prioritizing responsible business practices and responding to the needs of our team members, guests, franchisees and communities. Lighting the Way, our ESG platform, is our commitment to operating our business with respect and care for our guests, partners and our local communities. We are deeply invested in making a positive impact on the world and the communities in which we operate. Our business is built to foster opportunity for everyone from our team members to our franchise owners. Throughout this report, you will see our dedication to using products and providing community support that demonstrates our commitment to “Lighting the Way.” For more than 60 years, we have promised to “Leave the Light On” for travelers and those in need of a clean, comfortable, and affordable place to rest their heads. This year, we reached a milestone as we evolved into an asset-light, fully franchised company. This has been a departure from us as owners and operators of assets, which has been a transformational change. Instead of focusing on three different businesses – ownership and asset management, operations, and branding – we are now able to focus solely on branding and franchising. A diverse and inclusive workforce is critical in our industry, as we want to reflect the rich diversity of our guests through our corporate support team and franchise ownership. In 2022, we were thrilled to launch our ‘Light Her Way’ program, a roadmap of the path to franchise ownership for women. We’re continuing to develop additional programs for underrepresented groups to increase the accessibility and knowledge surrounding hotel ownership. While our brand recognition brings people to the door, it’s the service experience that builds connection with our guests. To help all of us work together and enhance this service delivery, we continue to implement our Lightkeeper Service Culture – a set of four guideposts to follow in all our interactions. We call them our Beacons of Light and include Heart for Service, Care, Respect and Own the Experience. Despite the many changes in 2022, we were honored to be named USA Today’s No.1 “Best Budget-Friendly Hotel” in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards. These rankings are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our owners and team members across the country. We believe travel should be accessible for everyone, and when we come together with a common purpose to Leave the Light On, extraordinary things happen. As we continue our ESG journey, we’re committed to Lighting the Way by protecting the planet through offering sustainable solutions to our owners, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, focusing on safety protocols, and operating ethically to build a culture of trust.