HARRISBURG, PA— Hersha Hospitality Trust announced that John Sabin has been appointed to the companys Board of Trustees. Sabin will also serve on the companys Audit Committee as an independent trustee. Sabin has had a distinguished 20-year career in the lodging and hospitality industry, serving in senior executive positions with Marriott Corporation, Vistana, Inc. (now owned by Starwood), Choice Hotels International, and Hudson Hotels.