Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. BHR

Company Overview

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring and investing in luxury hotels and resorts, primarily in the United States. The company operates in the lodging, hospitality, and real estate sectors, with a strategy centered on owning high-end properties in urban and resort destinations that are positioned to benefit from premium travel demand, group business, and leisure tourism. Braemar’s revenue is primarily generated through hotel operations conducted at its owned properties, including room revenue, food and beverage services, meeting and event space, and ancillary hospitality services.

The company was formed in 2013 as a spin-off from Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and is externally advised by Ashford Inc. Braemar’s portfolio has evolved toward upper-upscale and luxury assets affiliated with major global hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Ritz-Carlton. Its strategic positioning emphasizes high RevPAR (revenue per available room) markets, resort destinations with barriers to entry, and properties capable of attracting affluent leisure and corporate travelers.