Posted on: Friday, August 8, 2003

How Hawai'i hotels are faring

Advertiser Staff

Statewide hotel occupancy rose to 80.7 percent for the week ended Aug. 2, 2003, although its average daily room rate fell to $149.51, according to Hospitality Advisors LLC. Kaua'i continued to lead the state with occupancy of 89.3 percent. Maui also showed a 5 percent increase to 87.9 percent. O'ahu gained 13.1 percent in occupancy to 76.6 percent, but its average room rate fell to $116.40. Maui continued to maintain the state's highest average room rate at $204.31.