In the first seven months of the year, the overall average occupancy percentage statewide is 57.4%, compared with 59.7%. Robert S. Benton, the author of the report, tells GlobeSt.com that the occupancy levels in July are nothing to crow about. "Last year was a pretty horrible year," so beating it was no great accomplishment, he tells GlobeSt.com.
July, for seasonal reasons, tends to have the highest occupancy rates, he notes. In July 2000, hotel occupancy rates stood at 74%, while they were at 79.9% in July 1999. They set a record performance in July 1998 with an 81.5% occupancy rate, Benton says.
However, there are some bright spots throughout the state.
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