During the week of July 24-30, U.S. hotel performance dipped slightly from the previous week, which is the traditional summer travel peak, according to STR's latest data.
For the week (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 71.9 percent (-3.8 percent)
- Average daily rate: $158.32 (+18.3 percent)
- Revenue per available room: $113.90 (+13.9 percent)
While absolute levels were lower than the previous week, comparisons against 2019 levels strengthened.
In comparison, for the week of July 17-23:
- Occupancy: 72.8 percent (-6 percent)
- ADR: $158.79 (+16.4 percent)
- RevPAR: $115.59 (+9.3 percent)
Top Markets
Among STR's top 25 markets, Nashville reported the largest occupancy increase over 2019 (+4.2 percent to 77.8 percent). San Diego (87.4 percent), Boston (85.5 percent), and Oahu Island (85.3 percent) led the major markets in absolute occupancy for the week.
San Diego posted the largest ADR gain over 2019 (+33.5 percent to $259.01).
The steepest RevPAR deficit was in St. Louis (-22.2 percent to $74.33).