US RevPAR Dips to $100.69 as Labor Day Shift Slows Gains
US hotel RevPAR slipped week over week to $100.69 as a Labor Day calendar mismatch dampened annual growth, according to CoStar data.
The short answer
US hotel RevPAR dropped week over week to $100.69 for the week ended Aug. 29, as a Labor Day holiday shift softened year-over-year gains. San Francisco led major markets with a 59.9 percent RevPAR jump, while New Orleans suffered double-digit losses.
The short version
- CoStar reported national RevPAR fell week over week to $100.69 but rose 1.7 percent year over year.
- San Francisco topped the top 25 markets with a 59.9 percent RevPAR surge driven by the Pokémon World Championships.
- New Orleans RevPAR slumped 18.4 percent to $47.50 due to an unaligned comparison with the Southern Decadence festival.
US hotel revenue per available room fell week over week to $100.69 for the week ended Aug. 29, even as it managed a 1.7 percent gain year over year, according to data from CoStar [1]. The annual growth rate decelerated directly because of a mismatch in the Labor Day holiday calendar compared to the prior year [1].
How did national hotel metrics perform for the week ended Aug. 29?
National performance declined across all three top-line metrics compared to the preceding seven-day period, as reported by Asian Hospitality [1]. Occupancy dropped to 64.1 percent from 66.7 percent the previous week [1]. Despite the weekly dip, occupancy rose 1.1 percent when measured against the same period last year [1]. Average daily rate slipped to $157.14 from $159.11 week over week, representing a modest 0.6 percent annual lift [1]. RevPAR retreated from $106.12 recorded in the prior week to finish at $100.69, though it held a 1.7 percent increase over last year's level [1].
| Metric | Week Ended Aug. 29 | Previous Week | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 64.1% | 66.7% | +1.1% |
| Average Daily Rate (ADR) | $157.14 | $159.11 | +0.6% |
| RevPAR | $100.69 | $106.12 | +1.7% |
Why did the Labor Day calendar shift affect year-over-year pacing?
The timing of the Labor Day weekend altered baseline comparison dates for operators across the country, according to CoStar analysis published by Asian Hospitality [1]. Because the holiday fell on different dates relative to the reporting window, leisure travel peaks did not align directly with the corresponding week in the previous year [2]. This timing difference dampened the apparent pace of annual expansion across domestic room revenue streams [1].
Which major markets led US performance during the period?
San Francisco recorded the strongest growth among the top 25 US hotel markets across occupancy, room rates, and RevPAR [1]. The city's occupancy rose 25 percent to reach 82.8 percent [1]. Concurrently, ADR expanded 28 percent to $231.82 [1]. Driven by these gains, San Francisco RevPAR surged 59.9 percent to finish at $191.87 [1]. The market's performance surge was generated by crowds attending the Pokémon World Championships [1].
Which markets experienced the sharpest year-over-year drops?
New Orleans suffered the steepest declines in occupancy and RevPAR among major destinations, as reported by Asian Hospitality [1]. Market occupancy sank 14.9 percent to 40.6 percent [1]. New Orleans RevPAR fell 18.4 percent to finish at $47.50 [1]. CoStar noted that these drops were caused by an unfavorable comparison against the prior year, when the city hosted the Southern Decadence festival [1]. Meanwhile, New York City recorded the only double-digit contraction in room rates among top markets, with ADR dropping 12.3 percent to $279.72 [1].
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This article was written from the following reporting. Follow the links for the original coverage.
- [1]US Hotel RevPAR Dips to $101 Amid Calendar Shifts— asianhospitality.com
- [2]US Hotel RevPAR Dips to $101 as Calendar Shift Slows Growth— asianhospitality.com
Frequently asked
+What was the national US hotel occupancy for the week ended Aug. 29?
US hotel occupancy settled at 64.1 percent for the week ended Aug. 29, according to CoStar data. This represented a drop from 66.7 percent in the preceding week, but reflected a 1.1 percent increase compared to the same week last year.
+What caused the slowdown in year-over-year US hotel growth?
Year-over-year growth cooled due to a calendar shift surrounding Labor Day. The mismatched holiday timing between the two years weakened direct annual comparisons for weekly room demand and pricing performance.
+What drove San Francisco hotel growth during this weekly cycle?
San Francisco benefited from hosting the Pokémon World Championships. The event pushed occupancy up 25 percent to 82.8 percent, boosted ADR by 28 percent to $231.82, and elevated RevPAR by 59.9 percent to $191.87.
+Why did New Orleans hotel metrics drop sharply?
New Orleans hotel performance fell because of a tough comparison against the prior year, when the city hosted the Southern Decadence festival. As a result, occupancy fell 14.9 percent to 40.6 percent and RevPAR slid 18.4 percent to $47.50.
+Which market experienced the largest decline in average daily rate?
New York City recorded the only double-digit ADR decrease among the top 25 US hotel markets. The city's average daily rate fell 12.3 percent year over year to finish at $279.72.
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