 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Hersha Hospitality Trust NYSE: HT; Hersha or the Company, owner of high-quality hotels in urban gateway markets and regional resort destinations, today announced the tax classification of its Priority Class A Common Share Common Shares, Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Series C Preferred Shares, Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Series D Preferred Shares and Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Series E Preferred Shares distributions for 2020 for Federal income tax reporting purposes. The tax information provided below should not be construed as tax advice and is not a substitute for careful tax planning and analysis. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the tax treatment of the distributions. 