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.

August 2009

Occupancy rate    51.4%

Average daily rate    $70.84

August 2008

Occupancy rate    68.6%

Average daily rate    $78.50

Year to date 2009

Occupancy rate    56.1%

Average daily rate    $70.91

Year to date 2008

Occupancy rate    67.7%

Average daily rate    $75.53