- San Diego County hotel demand totaled 288,606 room nights sold last week, an increase of 22,000 RNs from the week prior. Despite the growth, last week’s demand was about 10,000 shy of the same week in 2023 and nearly 20,000 short of 2019. A fair amount of that shortfall can be attributed to lighter Group demand compared to past years.
- County occupancy averaged 63.9% last week, peaking on Wednesday at 71.8%. San Diego rose to 7th place nationally and 2nd in the western competitive set, below Phoenix at 71.7%. The top 3 markets for the week were Oahu Island at 80.8%, Miami at 76.2%, and Phoenix.
- Within the City of San Diego, Mission Valley had the highest average occupancy at 69.4%, followed by Downtown at 67.0% and UTC at 66.2%.
- The convention center had two smaller events moving in and out last week, contributing about 8,300 room nights to total demand. All counted, Group demand among upscale+ properties came to 48,910 RNs sold with an average occupancy of 25.6% and rates at $269. Compared to 2019 and 2023, Group demand was roughly 7,000 RNs less than past years, but rates continue to inch upwards.
- San Diego saw rates average $178 for the week, a $5 increase from the week prior but lower than the rest of the California markets; San Francisco averaged $190, Orange County at $184 and Los Angeles at $181.
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