There are 4 article(s) tagged Southern Lodging Summit:

• August 2024

  • Hotel industry bullish amid challenging economy

    But compared to the rest of the country, Memphis is struggling more than most.

    By Sophia Surrett August 26, 2024

• August 2023

  • Occupancy rate of Memphis hotels remains above pre-pandemic levels

    While local hotel occupancy rates and demand for rooms buck the national trend, the real bright spot is across the Mississippi River. 

    By Sophia Surrett August 28, 2023

• August 2022

  • Latest lodging summit suggests leisure travel remains dominant

    Inflation is taking its toll, and business travel is still below pre-pandemic levels, but the tourism sector’s recovery seems to be on track. 

    By Neil Strebig August 26, 2022

• August 2019

  • Memphis-area hotels post strong 2019 so far, but slower growth expected

    The Memphis area hotel industry is making progress in absorbing a glut of new hotel rooms, particularly in the Downtown area, though the additional supply is affecting occupancy.

    By Wayne Risher August 28, 2019