Gaming Industry News Archive for 2010

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The region’s occupancy rose 7.0 percent to 64.9 percent, average daily rate ended up 1.8 percent to US$100.31, and revenue per available room increased 8.9 percent to US$65.11. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the Asia/Pacific region’s occupancy rose 14.5 percent to 63.9 percent, average daily rate increased 10.8 percent to US$121.83, and revenue per available room jumped 27.0 percent to US$77.83. - More

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

The region’s occupancy rose 1.7 percent to 59.2 percent, average daily rate increased 14.3 percent to US$151.00, and revenue per available room grew 16.3 percent to US$89.37. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 7.3 percent to 71.0 percent. Average daily rate rose 1.6 percent to US$99.07 Revenue per available room went up 9.0 percent to US$70.30. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the Canadian hotel industry’s occupancy increased 6.6 percent to 72.8 percent. Average daily rate ended the week up 3.1 percent to CAD$132.42. Revenue per available room for the week rose 9.9 percent to CAD$96.39. - More

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