seasonal travel
Warm U.S. Beach Markets Shine Early in 2023, Inflation Cuts Into ADR Gains
STR | February 23, 2023
The top hotel markets in this edition of STR’s U.S. “bubble” chart update show the persistent staying power of warm, outdoor-oriented markets as well as expected seasonal shifts for the opening months of the year. Additionally, for the four weeks ending 11 February, the greatest driver of gains in revenue per available room (RevPAR) continued to be average daily rate (ADR), while occupancy remained below 2019 benchmarks for more than half of markets. A handful of Top 25 Markets continued to outpace their key historical metrics, but various large markets remain persistently slow in closing the gap on their pre-COVID indicators. ...
2022 Deloitte Holiday Travel Survey
Deloitte | October 27, 2022
After climbing upward for a year and a half, Americans’ enthusiasm for travel appears dampened this holiday season. Pandemic concerns are fading, but financial woes and flight cancellations have more deciding to stay home. As travelers reconnect with family and friends, airlines and hotels should look to reestablish trust and high service standards. 1 Concerns about money and disruption curb travel Financial considerations are this season’s biggest drag on travel demand, and one in five Americans staying home cite worries about travel disruption. 2 From a busy start to a strong long-tail finish Once again, the busiest days will likely...
The Great American Winter Road Trip and Your Hotel
Larry Mogelonsky | November 25, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) Much has been written over the summer of COVID-19 about the resurgence of the Great American Road Trip, as millions were forced to rediscover the hidden gems of their own state or nation, instead of taking an international flight. Now with the virus continuing to plague our news cycle and our ability to open borders, it’s not unreasonable to assume that many travelers will perpetuate the drive-to hotel trend we’ve seen thus far. Many of you may initially scoff at this as the whole idea of the long cross-country drive is traditionally predicated on warm weather to make for a plea...
Ending Seasonality One Week at a Time
Larry Mogelonsky | November 18, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) The seasonal ebbs and flows of occupancy are real, especially in the face of such uncertainty as a result of COVID-19. While rural resorts endure this and must make grand adjustments in staffing to accommodate budgetary fluctuations – no matter the short-term benefits from the influx of domestic travel of late – numerous other properties are still affected with double-digit dips and last-minute nightly rate tweaks, all to stay relevant with the various macro-forces at work in any given territory. But while necessary measures must be enacted, wouldn’t it be great to instill wit...
Tripadvisor Reveals Fall Travel Index: For Americans, Florida’s Recovery Bolstered by Improved Searches for Hotel Bookings
Tripadvisor | September 8, 2020
Key Largo, Key West and St. Pete Beach are among the fastest recovering U.S. destinations since last year NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 8, 2020 -- Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform, today released findings from its Seasonal Travel Index for Fall, providing travelers with insight into where Americans are traveling this autumn as tourism markets continue their path to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent Tripadvisor site data shows that globally, domestic travel for the fall season (September 1 - November 30, 2020) continues to gradually recover, with nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of all travelers planning domestic fall ge...
