Ashford Inc. is a publicly traded company that provides advice to the Trust and invests in real estate securities. It also provides asset management, property management, and other consulting services to the Trust.
The company’s corporate strategy is centered on investing in new hotels with strong franchise affiliations, limiting leverage levels, and creating operational efficiencies. This strategy has positioned the company to benefit from rising occupancy and average daily rates in the hospitality industry while limiting downside risk. Since 2014, Ashford Hospitality Trust has been actively repositioning its portfolio to acquire assets in the full-service upscale and upper-upscale segments with strong franchise affiliations, as well as disposing of legacy assets that were not achieving the desired returns.
In addition to investing in hotels, Ashford Hospitality Trust also provides mezzanine financing and first mortgage financing to hotel owners. This strategy has enabled the company to create additional sources of income while taking advantage of attractive debt markets. The company is committed to balancing growth and profitability through prudent capital allocation and disciplined risk management. As the hospitality industry continues to recover from the pandemic, Ashford Hospitality Trust is positioned to benefit from its strong corporate strategy.
Through decades of experience in the hotel business, extensive portfolio repositioning, and prudent capital allocation strategies, Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc has established itself as a leading real estate investment trust in the hospitality industry. With a focus on growing its portfolio and creating value for shareholders, Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc is well-positioned to capitalize on a recovering hospitality sector.