Occupancy rates and average daily rates at 14 of Vicksburg’s 31 hotels and motels during July, as reported to Smith Travel Research. One hotel is under construction in Vicksburg.

July 2009

Occupancy rate    65.7%

Average daily rate    $72.36

July 2008

Occupancy rate    71.9%

Average daily rate    $79.49

Year to date 2009

Occupancy rate    56.9%

Average daily rate    $70.93

Year to date 2008

Occupancy rate    67.6%

Average daily rate    $75.09