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ICYMI: Hotel Demand Surge Expected for Memorial Day Weekend

More Top-Read Stories: University-Owned Hotels Have Shifted Operations
Some U.S. hotel markets such as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, achieved occupancies between 70% and 80% during Memorial Day weekend in 2020. (Getty Images)
Some U.S. hotel markets such as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, achieved occupancies between 70% and 80% during Memorial Day weekend in 2020. (Getty Images)
By the HNN editorial staff
May 28, 2021 | 2:45 P.M.

For the week of May 24-28, Hotel News Now’s most-read stories include how hoteliers have prepared for Memorial Day Weekend, expectations for business travel, and more.

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U.S. hoteliers expect occupancy levels of 70% or above for the Memorial Day holiday weekend and are trying to capture last-minute demand in some markets.

The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University reopened in August 2020 and now offers a Semester Long Stay option to students for the Spring 2021 semester. (The Union Club at Purdue University)

Boutique hotels owned by university and colleges closed at the beginning of the pandemic but are starting to bounce back with plans to attract meetings business.

A need to interact with clients and colleagues in person is driving positive sentiment toward a resumption of business travel.