Ashford Hospitality Trust Announces Preliminary RevPAR Results For Third Quarter 2021
Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) reported a preliminary portfolio occupancy of 59.7% for September 2021 and an average daily rate (ADR) of approximately $158, resulting in a RevPAR of about $94. This RevPAR shows a significant increase of 145.0% from September 2020, though it is down 28.2% from September 2019. For the third quarter, AHT anticipates an occupancy of 62.8% with an ADR of $156 and a RevPAR of approximately $98, reflecting a 165.7% increase compared to Q3 2020 but a 25.6% decrease compared to Q3 2019.
- RevPAR increased 145.0% year-over-year for September 2021.
- RevPAR expected to increase 165.7% for Q3 2021 compared to Q3 2020.
- RevPAR declined 28.2% compared to September 2019.
- Occupancy for Q3 2021 expected to be down 25.6% compared to Q3 2019.
DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") reported today preliminary portfolio occupancy of
"We're pleased to report these improved preliminary RevPAR results for the third quarter and remain encouraged by the continued strength in weekend leisure demand at our properties," commented Rob Hays, Ashford Trust's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Looking ahead, we believe our geographically diverse portfolio is well-positioned to capitalize on the lodging industry recovery with high exposure to transient leisure customers."
Ashford Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels.
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