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What has been the trend in hotel revenue in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte?
What has been the trend in hotel revenue in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte?
What does the doubling of numbers at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte indicate?
What does the doubling of numbers at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte indicate?
What has been the recent trend in hotel room sales in Mecklenburg County?
What has been the recent trend in hotel room sales in Mecklenburg County?
What is leading the recovery in Charlotte's hospitality industry?
What is leading the recovery in Charlotte's hospitality industry?
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How much hotel supply has Queen City added to the market since 2019?
How much hotel supply has Queen City added to the market since 2019?
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What is expected to return and bring in bigger crowds in Charlotte's hospitality industry?
What is expected to return and bring in bigger crowds in Charlotte's hospitality industry?
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What does the high number of properties available and under construction in Queen City indicate?
What does the high number of properties available and under construction in Queen City indicate?
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Study Notes
- The hospitality industry in Charlotte, North Carolina, is making a comeback after taking a financial hit during the pandemic.
- Mecklenburg County's hotels had a record-breaking performance this month with four out of the top ten nights with the highest revenue.
- Most of these high-revenue nights occurred without a major event in town, indicating Charlotte's appeal as a leisure travel destination.
- Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte reported a doubling of numbers compared to last month, highlighting the pent-up travel demand.
- The week ending April 2, 2021, saw the second most hotel revenue recorded in a single week in Mecklenburg County, with about 155,000 rooms sold.
- The following week topped that record, selling more than 160,000 rooms – the highest number of rooms sold for a given week all time.
- Leisure travel is leading the recovery in Charlotte's hospitality industry, and celebratory events like birthdays and weddings are expected to return, bringing in bigger crowds.
- Since 2019, Queen City has added nearly 10% of hotel supply to the market, with over 700 properties available and over 100 under construction and planning phases through 2026.
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Explore the resurgence of Charlotte's hospitality industry post-pandemic, evidenced by record-breaking hotel revenues and increased leisure travel demand. Discover the factors driving this recovery and the projected future trends for the Queen City's hotel market.