London’s hotel industry reported its highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) since October 2022, according to preliminary May 2023 data.
May 2023 (year-over-year % change)
- Occupancy: 80.5% (+3.5%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): GBP204.52 (+18.9%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): GBP164.54 (+23.1%)
May was the first month this year with the market’s ADR above GBP200. In addition, the occupancy level was London’s highest since November 2022.
London’s occupancy peaked on 23 and 27 May (92.5%), which was one of the three bank holiday weekends in the U.K., leading to extended vacation travel.
The market also saw three consecutive days of occupancy above 90% (16-18 May), which coincided with the only full business week during the month.
The market’s daily occupancy levels remained above 60% throughout the month with only one day falling below that mark (8 May, at 57.7%).
Jeddah hotels report highest occupancy since 2016
Helped by the Arab League Summit, Jeddah’s hotel industry posted its highest monthly occupancy since August 2016, according to preliminary May 2023 data from STR.
May 2023 (year-over-year % change)
- Occupancy: 79.9% (+21.9%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): SAR924.32 (+3.9%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): SAR738.80 (+26.6%)
While room rates were lower than the month prior, Jeddah’s RevPAR was its highest since September 2019.
When looking at daily data, Jeddah reported its highest occupancy level on Wednesday, 17 May (at 90.6%). Room rates were the highest (SAR1,440.69) on Thursday, 18 May, the night before the Arab League Summit.
Overall, the market’s daily occupancy levels held above 70% on all but three days.
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