HST

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a real‑estate investment trust that owns and leases a portfolio of luxury and upper‑upscale hotel properties, primarily in major U.S. markets. The company’s business model focuses on acquiring premium hotel real estate and partnering with leading hotel operators such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Four Seasons, earning revenue through base rents, percentage‑of‑revenue rents and profit‑sharing arrangements. It operates within the lodging REIT segment of the broader real‑estate and hospitality industry and is the largest lodging REIT in the S&P 500, known for its scale, high‑quality assets and focus on markets with strong business‑travel and affluent leisure demand.