Occupancy rates and average daily rates at Vicksburg’s 26 hotels and motels during July, according to Smith Travel Research. Six hotels are under construction in Vicksburg.

July 2008

Occupancy rate    72.3%

Average daily rate    $79.16

July 2007

Occupancy rate    69.2%

Average daily rate    $74.76

Year to date

Occupancy rate    67.8%

Average daily rate    $75.00

Year to date 2007

Occupancy rate    63.1%

Average daily rate    $71.80