UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

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HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

 

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HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST

400 Centre Street

Newton, Massachusetts 02458

 

April 29, 2009

 

Dear Hospitality Properties Trust Shareholder:

 

According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the important Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Hospitality Properties Trust on May 15, 2009, at which your Board of Trustees has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote FOR items 1 and 2 and AGAINST the shareholder proposal in item 3.

 

Please help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by voting TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card today.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

JENNIFER B. CLARK, Secretary

 

 

REMEMBER:

You can vote your shares by telephone, or via the Internet.

Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed card.

 

If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting

your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,

 

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