BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES

INITIATION OF SALE PROCESS

DALLAS, August 26, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("Braemar" or the "Company") (NYSE:BHR) today announced that it is initiating a process for the sale of the Company.

The Board of Directors of the Company formed a Special Committee comprised solely of independent and disinterested directors to explore a range of strategic alternatives, aimed at maximizing both near- and long-term shareholder value. After reviewing various strategic options to maximize value for shareholders, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to pursue a sale of the Company. Accordingly, the Company, together with its financial advisor, Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. ("Baird"), is initiating the sale process immediately, including soliciting interest from potential buyers and coordinating customary information sharing.

Braemar's predominantly luxury hotel portfolio has consistently achieved the highest RevPAR among publicly traded lodging REITs, reflecting its strong market positioning. Luxury properties, like those in Braemar's portfolio, have historically led RevPAR growth due to their prime locations and limited competitive supply. The portfolio includes nine resort and five urban properties, operated under respected brands such as Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, Autograph Collection by Marriott, Hilton, and Sofitel. The Braemar portfolio is performing extremely well with year-to-date RevPAR growth of 2.9% through June 30, 2025 while the overall U.S. Hotel Industry achieved RevPAR growth of 0.8% through June 30, 2025, according to STR.