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Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) is a leading publicly traded lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) with an extensive portfolio of market-leading hotels and resorts. With 67 premium-branded hotels and resorts offering over 35,000 rooms, the company is strategically positioned in prime U.S. and international markets with high barriers to entry. The majority of its properties operate under Hilton brands, reflecting its origins from a spinoff of Hilton Worldwide Holdings in 2017.
Park Hotels & Resorts' portfolio features upper-upscale and luxury hotels, including 23,428 rooms across 39 U.S. hotels and an additional 2,665 rooms through joint ventures. The company has focused on high-quality domestic assets, selling off all international properties and lower-quality U.S. hotels. This strategic focus aims to maximize real estate value and operational efficiency.
Recent achievements highlight the company's robust performance. Preliminary fourth-quarter and year-end 2023 results show that both Comparable RevPAR and Adjusted EBITDA exceeded expectations, driven by strong business travel and leisure demand. The Bonnet Creek Orlando complex and Casa Marina Key West hotel are undergoing transformative renovations anticipated to add long-term value.
For financial flexibility, Park is optimizing its balance sheet through non-core asset sales and reinvesting in high-return projects. As of December 31, 2023, Park's liquidity exceeded $1.3 billion, including $950 million in revolving credit capacity. The company also maintains a focus on shareholder returns, evidenced by the repurchase of 14.6 million shares and significant dividend payouts.
Park Hotels & Resorts is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, earning accolades such as the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year and recognition in America's Most Responsible Companies. It continues to enhance its portfolio's environmental performance through various initiatives.
Investors can expect continued growth and resilience from Park Hotels & Resorts as it leverages its premium assets and strategic market positioning. For more information, visit the company's website at www.pkhotelsandresorts.com.