Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and managing premium lodging properties. The company’s portfolio predominantly comprises luxury and upper-upscale hotels and resorts operated under leading global brands. Through strategic acquisitions, dispositions and capital investments, Host Hotels & Resorts seeks to enhance long-term value by aligning property-level operating performance with broader market trends in hospitality demand.
The company’s holdings span major urban, resort and conference destinations across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Properties in its portfolio feature renowned hotel flags such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, Westin and W Hotels, among others. Host Hotels & Resorts regularly undertakes renovations and brand affiliations to maintain competitive positioning and capture sustained growth from leisure, corporate and group travel segments.
Originally established in 1993 as a spin-off from Marriott Corporation, the company evolved through several corporate rebrandings and refinancings. In 2006, it adopted the name Host Hotels & Resorts to reflect its concentrated emphasis on hotel ownership and asset management. Over the years, the company has deployed capital in both gateway city flagship assets and destination properties, while maintaining a disciplined approach to balance sheet management and debt maturities.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Host Hotels & Resorts is led by President and Chief Executive Officer James L. Risoleo, who has overseen strategic initiatives and portfolio optimization since 2018. The company’s executive leadership team and board of directors draw on extensive experience in hospitality, finance and real estate investment, guiding Host Hotels & Resorts in its mission to deliver shareholder value through hospitality real estate ownership and operational excellence.
