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Hersha Hospitality Trust Overview

Address

44 Hersha Dr. Harrisburg, 
PA 17102 United States
Phone: 717-236-4400
Fax:717-774-7383

Hersha Hospitality Trust Rankings

Russell 2000 (June 2011)

Company Description

Hersha Hospitality Trust's fortune is in hotels, not chocolate. The self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) invests in hotel properties, primarily midscale, upscale, and extended-stay properties in metropolitan markets. It owns or co-owns about 80 hotels containing more than 10,400 rooms, most of them in the Northeast, from Boston and New York to Washington, DC, and in the western US. The properties are operated under such brand names as Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Residence Inn, and Hyatt. In 2010 Hersha Hospitality trust sold a 49.9% stake in Hersha Hospitality Management, a private affiliate that manages the REIT's properties, to Starwood Capital Group.

Hersha Hospitality Trust Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

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  • Industry Information

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  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

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  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Industry Report

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Industry Report

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Overview

The US REIT industry includes about 1,000 companies, about 150 of which are publicly traded, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Industry size is measured by market capitalization and can vary significantly from year to year; in third quarter 2011, publicly traded US REITs had a market capitalization of about $400 billion. Major companies include Simon Property Group, Vornado Realty Trust, ProLogis, and Equity Residential.

SIC: 6513, 6512, 4225, 6515

NAICS: 531110, 531120, 531130, 531190

 

Sample Questions & Answers

What strategy will the company use to deal with maturing debt?

Many REITs became overleveraged during the last decade. Typically, REITs cannot grow without taking on debt since they pay out a majority of their earnings. The real estate market crash of 2008-2009 uncovered REITs with invested properties under...

 

How does the company protect itself from the revenue fluctuations caused by economic cycles?

The value of real estate is notoriously cyclical, varying with the strength of the regional or national economy. Vacancy rates for properties can climb rapidly, especially for office buildings and warehouses, if the economy falters. Rents can also...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

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    • Trends & Opportunities

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    • Call Preparation Questions

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    • Industry Forecast

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    • Business Challenges

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    • Executive Insight

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    • Financial Information

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    • Web Links & Acronyms

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    Hersha Hospitality Trust Overview

    Top 3 Competitors

    Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
    Location: Dallas, TX

    Company: DiamondRock Hospitality Company
    Location: Bethesda, MD

    Company: FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated
    Location: Irving, TX

    Industries where Hersha Hospitality Trust Competes

    Hotel & Motel REITs
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    Real Estate
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    Competitive Landscape Brief

    Demand is driven by personal disposable income. The profitability of individual establishments depends on occupancy rate and operational efficiency. Larger B&Bs may have advantages in providing a range of offerings and prices to suit a variety of traveler budgets. Small establishments can compete effectively by offering superior customer service to target markets. B&Bs compete for overnight accommodations with other hospitality establishments such as hotels, motels, extended-stay inns, country inns, RV parks, and campgrounds.

    Hersha Hospitality Trust Competitive Landscape

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    Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Key Numbers
    • Profitability
    • Valuation
    • Operations
    • Financial Ratios
    • Per Share Data ($)
    • Growth Statistics
    • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

      Company Landscape Report Highlights

      • Competitors List

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      • Competitive Landscape

        Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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