Occupancy levels at hotels in Asia Pacific climbed for a third consecutive month in September 2014.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region experienced a 0.9% year-on-year rise in occupancy last month, to 69.2%. This follows a 1.1% increase in August and a 0.3% climb in July.
The region’s average daily rate (ADR) however, slipped 2.2% to US$112.31, while revenue per available room (revPAR) dropped 1.3% to US$77.67.
“Southeastern Asia was the only sub-region to see occupancy losses (-3.9%) in September, driven by declines in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia,” said Elizabeth Winkle, managing director of STR Global. “On the other hand, Central and South Asia reported occupancy growth this month, primarily driven by India. Confidence in the newly elected government and an upgraded economic outlook have been reasons cited for performance increases.”
By destination, the strongest occupancy growth was seen in Taipei (+9.4% to 66.3%) and Shanghai (+8.5% to 74.2%), but Bangkok’s troubles continued with an 11.6% year-on-year decline, to 64.5%.
In terms of ADR, Mumbai (+4.3% to US$114.38) and Shanghai (+4.3% to US$103.20) recorded the strongest growth in September, while Bali (-5.6% to US$131.99) and Tokyo (-5.4% to US$147.23) saw significant declines.
Three markets achieved double-digit revPAR growth in September: Shanghai (+13.2% to US$76.61), Mumbai (+13.0% to US$81.18) and Taipei (+11.4% to US$139.88), while Bangkok experienced the only double-digit revPAR decrease, falling 13.8% to US$59.39.
For the first nine months of the year, Asia Pacific’s occupancy now averages 68.1%, up 0.8% compared to the same period in 2013. ADR however, has fallen 2.4% to US$US$116.15 and revPAR has dropped 1.6% to US$79.07.
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