Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. is a publicly owned real estate investment trust. It invests in the real estate markets of United States. The firm invests primarily in the lodging industry. It is focused on the acquisition and ownership of income-producing real estate. The firm was formerly known as Apple REIT Nine, Inc. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. was founded on November 9, 2007 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.