The occupancy rate of hotels in the United States reached 67 percent in October 2024. This shows a slight increase when compared to the previous year. The low occupancy rate during 2020 was due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the hotel industry.

The global hotel occupancy rate was 68 percent in May 2024, showing a one percent increase over the previous year. Meanwhile, the lower occupancy rates in 2020 and 2021 were due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the hotel industry.

The occupancy rate of hotels in the United States reached 62.7 percent in 2022. This shows growth over the previous two years which were impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

What is occupancy rate?

Occupancy rate is a key performance indicator of the hospitality industry. It is calculated by the number of occupied rooms divided by the number of available rooms that are available in a hotel. Other useful KPI’s that are used in the lodging industry are the average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

Coronavirus impact on the U.S. hotel industry

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented challenges to the hotel industry across the globe. In the United States, this can be seen in the significant decreases in the industry’s key performance metrics. For one, the occupancy rate of hotels in the U.S. reflected its lowest figures since the 2008 global recession. Consequently, the average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room also fell dramatically in 2020.

Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Udaipur data was reported at 38.900 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.900 % for 2016. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Udaipur data is updated yearly, averaging 50.900 % from Mar 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.500 % in 2013 and a record low of 38.900 % in 2017. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Udaipur data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.QG005: Memo Items: Indian Hotel Industry Survey (IHIS): Average Hotel Occupancy Rate.

In May 2024, the region with the highest hotel occupancy rate worldwide was Europe, at 73 percent, showing a one percent increase over the previous year. Meanwhile, the lower occupancy rates across the board in 2020 and 2021 were due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the hotel industry.

India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Independent Hotels data was reported at 60.200 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.200 % for 2016. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Independent Hotels data is updated yearly, averaging 60.400 % from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.200 % in 2008 and a record low of 54.400 % in 2002. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Independent Hotels data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHC002: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate.

In January 2025, the hotel occupancy rate of all surveyed Hong Kong hotels ranged at around 89 percent. The average hotel occupancy in Hong Kong had been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in previous years and has been gradually recovering since 2023. Visitor arrivals in Hong Kong Being the premier travel spot in Asia, Hong Kong is known for its thriving nightlife and being a shopping heaven. It had a tough time during the pandemic, with the monthly number of visitor arrivals in Hong Kong falling off a cliff from around 3.2 million in 2019 to fewer than ten thousand in 2021. This resulted in a plummeting annual hotel occupancy rate. The situation improved after Beijing adopted a more flexible stance on Covid-19 regulations in December 2022, prompting Hong Kong to lift remaining travel restrictions. Reviving Hong Kong’s tourism Affected by various factors, such as the global economy and aircraft capacity, a return to pre-pandemic visitor numbers remains a challenging goal. The aviation sector was projected to recover by the end of 2024, earlier than initially anticipated, yet a labor shortage still persists. Many individuals who were laid off during the pandemic are hesitant to re-enter the industry workforce. In an effort to rejuvenate the tourism sector, the government introduced several strategic campaigns with an emphasis on the night economy, trying to open up residents’ wallets. HKTB has also been diversifying tourism products, including promoting local neighborhoods to visitors seeking immersive cultural experiences and unveiling the Hong Kong Citywalk Guide in partnership with the social media platform Xiaohongshu.

Egypt Hotel Room Occupancy Rate: Average: Luxor data was reported at 14.600 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.200 % for 2014. Egypt Hotel Room Occupancy Rate: Average: Luxor data is updated yearly, averaging 45.000 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2015, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.000 % in 1997 and a record low of 12.200 % in 2014. Egypt Hotel Room Occupancy Rate: Average: Luxor data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.Q016: Hotel Room Occupancy Rate.

Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Kullu Manali data was reported at 50.900 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.100 % for 2008. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Kullu Manali data is updated yearly, averaging 45.650 % from Mar 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.900 % in 2009 and a record low of 33.300 % in 2000. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Kullu Manali data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.QG005: Memo Items: Indian Hotel Industry Survey (IHIS): Average Hotel Occupancy Rate.

Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Shimla data was reported at 69.500 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.600 % for 2016. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Shimla data is updated yearly, averaging 48.100 % from Mar 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.500 % in 2017 and a record low of 28.400 % in 2000. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Shimla data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.QG005: Memo Items: Indian Hotel Industry Survey (IHIS): Average Hotel Occupancy Rate.

Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Darjeeling data was reported at 47.200 % in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 57.800 % for 2008. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Darjeeling data is updated yearly, averaging 53.200 % from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2010, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.300 % in 2005 and a record low of 26.300 % in 2001. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Darjeeling data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.QHC003: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: by Cities.

Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Goa data was reported at 66.700 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 69.300 % for 2016. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Goa data is updated yearly, averaging 65.300 % from Mar 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.300 % in 2007 and a record low of 49.600 % in 2000. Average Occupancy Hotel Rate: City: Goa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.QHC003: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: by Cities.

The hotel occupancy rate in the United Kingdom was 80 percent in May 2024. When compared to the same month in the previous four years, this figure was higher than in any other year.

India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: September data was reported at 58.000 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.200 % for 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: September data is updated yearly, averaging 56.200 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to 2018, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.200 % in 2017 and a record low of 53.200 % in 2015. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: September data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHC004: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly.

India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: 50 to 150 Rooms: December data was reported at 72.100 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.000 % for 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: 50 to 150 Rooms: December data is updated yearly, averaging 68.250 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to 2018, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.100 % in 2018 and a record low of 65.000 % in 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: 50 to 150 Rooms: December data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHC004: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly.

India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: January data was reported at 65.300 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.600 % for 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: January data is updated yearly, averaging 62.900 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to 2018, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.300 % in 2018 and a record low of 60.600 % in 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: January data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHC004: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly.

India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily: Independent Hotels: Sunday data was reported at 52.700 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.300 % for 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily: Independent Hotels: Sunday data is updated yearly, averaging 49.450 % from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.400 % in 2008 and a record low of 47.000 % in 2015. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily: Independent Hotels: Sunday data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHC005: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily.

India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily: Three-Star: Thursday data was reported at 69.400 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.800 % for 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily: Three-Star: Thursday data is updated yearly, averaging 58.700 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.400 % in 2018 and a record low of 56.100 % in 2002. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily: Three-Star: Thursday data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHC005: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Daily.

In 2024, the hotel occupancy rate of all Hong Kong hotels was around 85 percent, up from approximately 82 percent in the previous year. In 2019, the Hong Kong protests had already led to a decrease in tourist numbers and a low occupancy rate.

India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: February data was reported at 66.000 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.500 % for 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: February data is updated yearly, averaging 63.450 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to 2018, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.900 % in 2011 and a record low of 61.500 % in 2017. India IHIS: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly: Independent Hotels: February data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHC004: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Average Hotel Occupancy Rate: Monthly.