Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Host Hotels & Resorts is an S&P 500 company and the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The company owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 42,500 rooms. As a pure-play hotel REIT, Host captures upside from premium lodging markets while providing stable dividend income.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Host partners with premium brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton, W, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, Fairmont, 1 Hotels, Hilton, Four Seasons, Swissôtel, ibis and Novotel. The company's goal is to generate best-in-class EBITDA growth to drive long-term risk-adjusted returns by acquiring, selling and renovating luxury and upper upscale hotels, primarily in the United States.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Host competes in the luxury/upper-upscale hotel REIT space against Park Hotels & Resorts, Apple Hospitality REIT, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Sunstone Hotel Investors, and Xenia Hotels & Resorts. Host maintains competitive advantage through scale, brand portfolio depth (Marriott, Hyatt, Fairmont, etc.), and focus on premium urban and resort locations.
Industry Context
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. operates in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - Lodging & Hospitality.
Key facts
Founded: 1998 · Headquarters: Bethesda, US