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Transforming Coachella Valley: Setting the Stage for Success

In the summer of 2023, occupancy in the Coachella Valley showed a return to normalcy after strong growth in 2021 and 2022 driven by pent-up leisure demand. Notably, ADR remains well above 2019 levels. The future looks promising, with the Acrisure Arena and Palm Springs International Airport expansion setting the stage for long-term success.

October 10, 2023 By Aidan Martin , Kirsten Z. Smiley, MAI

Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Palm Springs , California , United States , North America , Desert Hot Springs , Cathedral City , Rancho Mirage , Palm Desert , Indian Wells , La Quinta , Indio , Coachella

Impact of COVID-19 on the Coachella Valley Lodging Market & Outlook

The Coachella Valley is known for its signature events, including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. With major events canceled in 2020, how did the market perform? What’s the road for recovery?

January 12, 2021 By Kirsten Z. Smiley, MAI

Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Coachella , California , United States , North America , Palm Desert , La Quinta , Indian Wells , Rancho Mirage , Palm Springs , Indio , Cathedral City , Desert Hot Springs

Palm Springs Market Overview

Prior to the events of September 11th, the market was performing at levels on par with 2000; however, since September 11th the market occupancy declined somewhat.

August 19, 2003

Valuations & Market Studies , Economic Trends and Cycles , North America