Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) functions as a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) within the hospitality sector. It holds and oversees a collection of premium, upscale, and lifestyle hotel properties strategically positioned in prominent urban centers and desirable vacation spots. The Trust's portfolio encompasses 49 hotels, collectively offering 7,774 rooms, situated across key markets including New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, South Florida, and various selected areas on the West Coast. Its common stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HT.