Apple Hospitality REIT Inc

Name

Apple Hospitality REIT Inc

Legal name

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

Website

https://applehospitalityreit.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel REIT / Hospitality Real Estate

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Real Estate Investment Trusts (6798), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE)

Keywords

• Hotel real estate trust
• Upscale hotel portfolio
• Lodging industry investment
• Monthly dividend distributions
• Hotel franchise operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Revenue: Apple Hospitality REIT generates revenue through hotel room rentals and related hospitality services. The company's 216 hotels operate under franchise agreements with Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt brands, generating room revenue, food and beverage sales, and other hospitality services. Full-year 2025 revenue was $1.4 billion with Q1 2026 revenue of $337.74 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States. The company holds 216 hotels with approximately 29,500 guest rooms across 83 markets in 37 states and the District of Columbia, operated under franchise agreements with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and an independent brand, with third-party management companies handling daily operations. The company generates revenue through hotel room rentals, food and beverage, and other hospitality services, and distributes monthly cash dividends to its shareholders.

Product overview

Apple Hospitality REIT is a publicly traded REIT that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States. The company operates a single unified hotel ownership platform consisting of 216 hotels with approximately 29,500 guest rooms across 83 markets in 37 states and the District of Columbia. The portfolio is concentrated with industry-leading brands: 114 Hilton-branded hotels (Embassy Suites, Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites, Motto), 96 Marriott-branded hotels (AC Hotels, Aloft, Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites), 5 Hyatt-branded hotels (Hyatt House, Hyatt Place), and 1 independent hotel. Hotels operate under third-party management companies and franchise agreements with major hospitality brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upscale Hotel Portfolio

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual yield of approximately 5.9% to 8.3% on monthly distributions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hilton WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007114 of Apple Hospitality's hotels operate under Hilton brands including Embassy Suites, Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites, and Motto. Hilton provides global distribution, reservation systems, loyalty programs (Hilton Honors), and brand standards that drive guest demand.
• Marriott InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 200796 of Apple Hospitality's hotels operate under Marriott brands including AC Hotels, Aloft, Courtyard, Fairfield, Marriott Hotels, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, and TownePlace Suites. Marriott provides global distribution, reservation systems, loyalty programs (Marriott Bonvoy), and brand standards.
• Hyatt Hotels CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 20075 of Apple Hospitality's hotels operate under Hyatt brands including Hyatt House and Hyatt Place. Hyatt provides global distribution, reservation systems, loyalty programs (World of Hyatt), and brand standards.
• Third-Party Management CompaniescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApple Hospitality REIT engages 15 third-party management companies to operate its 216 hotels. These companies provide day-to-day hotel management, staffing, and operational expertise. NCG Hospitality, among the management companies, has won Management Company of the Year six times since 2010.
• AHLA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApple Hospitality REIT is an active member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), with representation on its board of directors, executive committee, and other committees. CEO Justin Knight serves on the Owner Leader Council and previously chaired the AHLA Board in 2022. The company supports the AHLA Foundation's FORWARD program advancing women in hospitality.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RLJ Lodging Trust: RLJ Lodging Trust owns premium-branded, focused-service and compact full-service hotels under Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt flags. Highly comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT given similar brand-affiliation strategy, focus on upscale rooms-focused hotels, and third-party management operating model.
• Hersha Hospitality Trust: Hersha Hospitality Trust owns upper-upscale, upscale, and lifestyle hotels in coastal gateway markets operated under Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and Independent flags. Comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT as a smaller-scale branded lodging REIT with similar operating model.
• Ryman Hospitality Properties: Ryman Hospitality Properties owns upscale group-oriented hotels, including the Gaylord Hotels brand, and operates the largest network of upscale meetings and events venues in the U.S. Comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT as a lodging REIT focused on upscale, branded hotel assets, though with a heavier group/events orientation.
• Pebblebrook Hotel Trust: Pebblebrook Hotel Trust invests in upper-upscale, urban, and resort hotels under leading brands including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Independent flags. Directly comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT as a branded urban/resort-focused lodging REIT operating under franchise agreements.
• Park Hotels & Resorts: Park Hotels & Resorts owns a portfolio of upscale and luxury hotels operated under Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt brands in the U.S. Closely comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT in brand mix, upscale positioning, and rooms-focused operating model.
• DiamondRock Hospitality Company: DiamondRock Hospitality owns a portfolio of 36 hotels with 9,600 rooms under leading brand families. Comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT as a lodging REIT focused on branded, group-oriented hotels in gateway markets.
• Sunstone Hotel Investors: Sunstone Hotel Investors owns long-term fee-simple interests in upper-upscale hotels operated under major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT in upscale positioning, brand concentration, and reliance on third-party managers.
• Host Hotels & Resorts: Host Hotels & Resorts is the largest publicly traded lodging REIT, owning luxury and upper-upscale hotels under Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt flags across the U.S. and abroad. Directly comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT as a similar hotel REIT focused on branded, rooms-focused properties with franchise-based operations.

Broad incumbents

• Marriott International: Marriott is the world's largest hotel company, operating, franchising, and licensing lodging properties across 30+ brands. Comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT as a major brand partner and the dominant franchise counterparty for 96 of APLE's 216 hotels.
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Hyatt is a global hospitality company that operates, manages, franchises, and licenses hotels. Comparable to Apple Hospitality REIT as both a major brand partner and an owner/operator of upscale lodging; relevant for understanding franchise economics and brand dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apple-hospitality-reit-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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