Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. HST

Company Overview

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused primarily on luxury and upper-upscale lodging properties. The company owns a portfolio of hotels and resorts that are predominantly operated under major global brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, Hyatt, Fairmont, and Four Seasons through long-term management and franchise arrangements. Host Hotels & Resorts operates within the hospitality, lodging, and real estate sectors, generating revenue primarily from hotel operations, room occupancy, food and beverage services, resort amenities, and asset management activities.

The company’s portfolio consists largely of premium urban, convention, and resort destinations across the United States and select international markets. Its strategic positioning is tied to owning high-quality assets in gateway cities and high-demand leisure destinations with strong barriers to entry. Originally formed in 1993 as part of the Marriott corporate restructuring, Host Hotels & Resorts evolved from a lodging ownership vehicle associated with Marriott into one of the largest publicly traded lodging REITs in the United States. The company later expanded through acquisitions, portfolio optimization, and redevelopment initiatives aimed at increasing exposure to luxury and resort-oriented travel demand.