Host Hotels & Resorts Named Winner of NAREIT’s Lodging/Resorts Leader in the Light Award
November 14 2019 - 4:15PM
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST), the nation's largest
lodging real estate investment trust (the "Company"), received
the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts' (NAREIT)
2019 Lodging/Resorts Leader in Light award—the highest achievement
for all Lodging/Resorts REITs and real estate companies—for the
fifth time since 2014. Additionally, the Company released its
second annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report.
“We are honored to once again be recognized for our
industry-leading sustainability practices,” said James F. Risoleo,
President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our award-winning CR
program has had another exceptional year and reflects our ongoing
commitment to sustainability initiatives that add significant value
to our communities, assets and shareholders.”
To learn more about the Company’s programs and progress, view
the 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, which provides a summary
of results and performance over the last reporting year along with
future commitments.
NAREIT NAREIT's annual Leader in the Light
Awards honor NAREIT member companies that have demonstrated
superior sustainability practices. NAREIT's judging criteria for
the Leader in the Light awards include the results of the GRESB
Survey. For more information, please visit the NAREIT
website.
DJSI and GRESBAs previously announced, Host was
named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for
the first time,
which recognizes global sustainability
leaders across all industries. In addition, the Company was
included in the DJSI North America for the third
consecutive year and was named Overall Global Sector
Leader by GRESB, achieving the top position in
the hotels sector. The Company also once again achieved GRESB’s
Green Star status and continued to maintain its 5 Star Rating.
About Host Hotels &
Resorts
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P
500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust
and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels.
The Company currently owns 75 properties in the United States and
five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,500
rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six
domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a
disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset
management, the Company partners with premium brands such as
Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®, Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis®, The
Luxury Collection®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, Swissôtel®, ibis®
and Novotel®, as well as independent brands. For additional
information, please visit the Company’s website at
www.hosthotels.com.
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Michael BluhmChief Financial Officer240.744.5110
Tejal EngmanVice President240.744.5116
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