KEYNOTE
STR Hotel Performance Trends and Forecasts
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A review of hotel industry KPIs (key performance indicators) for the US overall and New Mexico since the recession and a forecast of what lies ahead. Commentary on current events impacting the tourism industry (hurricanes/wildfires, Airbnb, international travel, politics, etc.) will also be addressed.
Chris Klauda, Director of Destination Research for STR, will discuss how travel trends and occupancy data can help decision makers in the hospitality and tourism industry optimize their operations. Over the course of this presentation, Klauda will emphasize:
- Travel trends and occupancy data over the last 18 months and projections for what will happen heading forward
- Key strategies and best practices for hotels to capture these trends
- Future inventory
- The impact of Airbnb
- Motivators in driving consumer choice