Phoenix's Post 9-11 Surge Tops NationNot too much
of a surprise to those of us who live here:
Travel highlights noted during Moore's presentation included:
* The occupancy rate of area hotels was 81 percent, best among the nation's top 25 markets during the first three months of the calendar year.
* Occupancy among greater Phoenix hotels has shown the third-highest increase among the nation's top markets since 9/11.
* The three college football bowl games staged in the region this winter attracted 143,000 out-of-state visitors and generated an economic impact of $402 million.
Labels: Phoenix Hotel Market