Bed News
The lodging business took a one-two punch in 2001 with a weak economy and the September shock wave that rippled through the travel industry. Both occupancy and rates were down from the previous year.
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Occupancy
2000--63.7%; 2001--60.1%
Average room rate
2000-- $86.04; 2001--$84.85
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Source: Smith Travel Research
