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.

September 2009

Occupancy rate    44.5%

Average daily rate    $72.12

September 2008

Occupancy rate    79.6%

Average daily rate    $81.44

Year to date 2009

Occupancy rate    54.8%

Average daily rate    71.03

Year to date 2008

Occupancy rate    69.1%

Average daily rate    $76.30