Bed and Breakfast Industry News

In year-over-year measurements, the Canadian hotel industry’s occupancy was up 3.0 percent to 75.5 percent. Average daily rate ended the week virtually flat with a 0.2-percent increase to CAD$129.19. Revenue per available room for the week rose 3.1 percent to CAD$97.49. - More

Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. - More

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The region’s occupancy rose 6.9 percent to 67.9 percent, average daily rate went up 1.7 percent to US$100.93, and revenue per available room increased 8.8 percent to US$68.53. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the Asia/Pacific region’s occupancy rose 9.6 percent to 67.3 percent, average daily rate increased 11.9 percent to US$124.69, and revenue per available room jumped 22.7 percent to US$83.94. - More

The European hotel industry posted mixed results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for July 2010, according to data compiled by STR Global. - More

The region’s occupancy ended the month virtually flat with a 0.1-percent increase to 61.3 percent, average daily rate increased 11.8 percent to US$145.00, and revenue per available room grew 11.8 percent to US$88.82. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 6.9 percent to 68.3 percent. Average daily rate rose 1.9 percent to US$98.88. Revenue per available room increased 9.0 percent to US$67.52. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy was up 7.0 percent to 67.9 percent. Average daily rate ended the month with a 1.3-percent increase to US$99.14. Revenue per available room for the month rose 8.5 percent to finish at US$67.35. - More

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