ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY REVPAR RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2021
Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) announced preliminary portfolio occupancy of 56% for December 2021, with an ADR of approximately $149 and RevPAR of about $83. This RevPAR shows a 170% increase from December 2020 but a 13% decline from December 2019. For Q4 2021, occupancy is expected to be 60% with an ADR of around $157, leading to a RevPAR of approximately $95, reflecting a 164% rise compared to Q4 2020 but a 21% decline versus Q4 2019. The company remains optimistic about a strong recovery in 2022.
- RevPAR of $83 in December 2021 increased 170% year-over-year.
- Q4 2021 RevPAR expected to be $95, a 164% rise year-over-year.
- Best monthly RevPAR result since early 2020.
- RevPAR declined by 13% compared to December 2019.
- Expected decline of 21% in Q4 2021 RevPAR compared to Q4 2019.
DALLAS, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") reported today preliminary portfolio occupancy of
"We continue to be encouraged by the positive momentum in our portfolio's operating performance and are pleased to report these improved preliminary RevPAR results for the fourth quarter of 2021," commented Rob Hays, Ashford Trust's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Looking ahead, we believe the industry is poised for a solid recovery in 2022 and our attractive hotel portfolio with its high exposure to transient leisure customers remains well-positioned to capitalize on that recovery."
Ashford Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels.
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