November 2020 Visitor Industry Total visitor volume for November was estimated at 1,159,000, a decline of 3.8% from October and 57.1% below last November.Overnight visitors to the region totaled an estimated 813,000, a 7% improvement over October, but a 48% decline compared to November last year. Hotel/motel visitors totaled 412,000, down 16% from October, while household … [Read more...] about Tourism Industry Performance – November 2020
Weekly Hotel Performance, January 3-9, 2021
In the first full week of the new year, San Diego County sold 141,502 room nights, roughly 8,000 room nights less than the previous week, which included New Year’s Eve.Through the week, demand gradually increased from 18,000 room nights sold Sunday up to 22,500 room nights sold the following Saturday, but appeared relatively flat for many regions throughout the county.County … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance, January 3-9, 2021
Weekly Hotel Performance December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021
The month of December started with steady daily room demand, but much of the State of California went back into lockdown on December 6 due to the surge in COVID-related hospitalizations. As a result, hotels were required to limit reservations to essential travel only.The third week of December saw the lowest room demand in recent months with a total of 125,630 room nights … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021
Weekly Hotel Performance – December 6-12, 2020
The state of California enacted new COVID restrictions in response to the latest spike in cases and ICU hospitalizations. Notably, San Diego County was required to enact a stay-at-home order beginning December 7 for at least three weeks. As part of the restrictions, hotels are no longer allowed to accept leisure guests and can only operate for essential travelers.Hotel room … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance – December 6-12, 2020
Hotel Industry Performance – October 2020
STR – Hotel Performance – October 2020 County of San Diego Room night demand fell by roughly 28,000 from September to a total of 997,060 room nights sold in October. It should be noted that Labor Day weekend in September was the best performing weekend during the recovery, so October’s monthly performance is more in line with demand seen in August, the last month without … [Read more...] about Hotel Industry Performance – October 2020