Hersha Hospitality Sells Non-core Joint Venture Asset
Sells Interest in Courtyard by Marriott in Warwick, Rhode Island
February 8, 2013 - Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT), owner of upscale and select service hotels in major metropolitan markets, announced that it has sold its 66.7% interest in a 92-room Courtyard by Marriott located in Warwick, Rhode Island to its Joint Venture partner in a transaction valuing the property at $7.15 million. This property was acquired in August of 2005.
“The sale of our interest in this property helps further some of Hersha's primary stated objectives including continuing to enhance the quality and location of our portfolio and simplifying our capital structure,” commented Jay H. Shah, Chief Executive Officer. “After this disposition, we anticipate that less than 7% of our 2013 Adjusted FFO will come from unconsolidated joint venture properties. This transaction removes another secondary market, non-core asset from our portfolio, allowing us to fully concentrate on our higher growth hotels in key urban gateway cities. Finally, it also helps reduce our leverage as we remove the associated debt from this joint venture investment.”
About Hersha Hospitality Trust
Hersha Hospitality Trust is a self-advised real estate investment trust, that owns 63 hotels in major urban gateway markets including New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Miami totaling 9,129 rooms. HT follows a highly selective investment approach and leverages operational advantage through rigorous and sustainable asset management practices. For further information on the Company visit our website at www.hersha.com.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
