Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) is a self-advised real estate investment trust in the hospitality sector, which owns and operates high quality upscale and lifestyle hotels in urban gateway markets and resort destinations. The Company's 49 hotels totaling 7,774 rooms are located in New York, Washington, DC, Boston, Philadelphia, South Florida and select markets on the West Coast. The Company's common shares are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ?HT.?

History

Hersha Hospitality Trust was created in partnership with Goldman Sachs in 2004. It is one of the largest hotel real estate investment trusts in the United States and has an extensive portfolio of assets across six states, including New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida. As of the end of 2020, the company owned 115 hotels with 12,187 guestrooms.

Mission

Our mission is to create value for our shareholders, partners, and communities by acquiring and developing high-quality hotels located in urban gateway markets and coastal destinations that offer strong returns, unified management, and opportunities for growth.

Vision

Our vision is to be the leading real estate investment trust in the hospitality industry. We strive to be the trust of choice for investors seeking an attractive return on investment and an opportunity for long-term growth in the hospitality sector.

Key Team

Mr. Ashish R. Parikh CPA (CFO & Assistant Sec.)

Mr. Michael R. Gillespie CPA (Chief Accounting Officer & Assistant Sec.)

Mr. Greg Costa (Mang., Investor Relations & Fin.)

Ms. Stephanie Galli (Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel)

Mr. William J. Walsh (Sr. VP of Asset Management)

Mr. David L. Desfor (Treasurer & Corp. Sec.)

Mr. Bharat C. Mehta (Exec. Officer)

Recognition and Awards

Hersha Hospitality Trust has earned numerous awards for its commitment to excellence, including the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts “Innovation and Excellence” award and the Hotel World Network’s “Best U.S. Hotel Operator” award. In addition, the trust was included in the S&P Smallcap 600 as of January 2020.