Connecticut Lodging Association
07/28/2022
STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 23 July
U.S. hotel performance improved from the previous week, and revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached an all-time high on a nominal basis, according to STR‘s latest data through 23 July.
17-23 July 2022 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*):
  • Occupancy: 72.8% (-6.0%)
  • Average daily rate (ADR): US$158.79 (+16.4%)
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$115.59 (+9.3%) 
In addition to the weekly RevPAR level, occupancy was the highest since early August 2019
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of July 27, 2022 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases; 923,238; +4,622
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 15,014,048; +40,130
Daily Test Positivity; 11.52%
Hospitalizations; 318; +13
COVID-19 Associated Deaths; 11,102; +9
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 7/27/22 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 90,597,814 +171,847
Total deaths: 1,023,382 +574
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
570,005,017 cases; +6,637,125
6,384,128; deaths; +13,148

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A Report on Our Recovery
Today, AHLA released its fourth Midyear State of the Hotel Industry report, which includes updated forecasts on hotel performance as well as the latest regarding trends in hotel investment and traveler sentiment. Read it here. The report includes exclusive data and analysis from Oxford Economics,AHLA Platinum Partners STR and Avendra and Silver Partner JLL, and survey research conducted by Morning Consult.

Key findings in the report include:
  • Hotel occupancy is expected to average 63.4% in 2022, approaching pre-pandemic levels
  • Hotel room revenue is projected to reach $188 billion by the end of this year, surpassing 2019 levels on a nominal basis
  • By the end of 2022, hotels are expected to employ 1.97 million people—84% of their pre-pandemic workforce
  • Hotels are projected to generate $43.8 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2022, up 6.6% from 2019
  • 47% of business travelers have extended a business trip for leisure purposes in the past year, and 82% say they are interested in doing so in the future

After a tremendously difficult two and a half years, things are steadily improving for our industry and our employees. This progress is testament to the resilience and hard work of hoteliers like you. At the same time, we recognize the lingering challenges posed by one of the tightest labor markets in decades. That’s why AHLA and the AHLA Foundation remain focused on helping you fill open positions to keep our industry on the road to recovery.  
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