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U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Decline Amid Veterans Day Shifts
11/21/2025
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- The U.S. hotel industry declined for the week ending November 15, 2025, with occupancy at 60.9%, down 4.1% from last year, as Veterans Day shifts reduced group demand.
- New Orleans posted steepest declines: occupancy down 23.9% to 59.4%, average daily rate (ADR) down 9.6% to $174.13, and RevPAR down 31.2% to $103.42.
- Tampa followed, occupancy down 19.7% to 70% and RevPAR down 25% to $115.66, due to Hurricane Milton's aftermath.
