STR Summary for January 2023

​In January, Minnesota’s occupancy rate landed 4.9% higher in 2023 (43.5%) as compared to January 2022 (38.6). While a year-over-year improvement, Minnesota's overall occupancy trailed the national occupancy average (52.8%) by over 9%. In January, the Bloomington market once again took the top spot with an occupancy rate of 52.4%, Rochester was second with an occupancy rate of 49.7%. Minneapolis occupancy came in at 31.9%.
 
The January report showed Minnesota’s statewide January 2023 RevPAR of $49.34 came in with a year-over-year increase of nearly 25%. Continuing the trend over the past several months, the Minneapolis market experienced significant improvement vs. 2022. This is a very positive sign as we look toward the busier spring and summer months with increased corporate and leisure travel.