US Open Finals Weekend Drives 16% Spike in New York City Hotel Rates: SiteMinder
Hotel rooms for the finals weekend of the US Open Tennis Championships have been snapped up for 16% more than the average banked by New York City’s hotels this summer. This is according to new data from the world's leading distribution and revenue platform SiteMinder, which analyzed bookings for the two-week-long tournament commencing at the end of August.
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Dallas, TX – Hotel rooms for the finals weekend of the US Open Tennis Championships have been snapped up for 16% more than the average banked by New York City’s hotels this summer. This is according to new data from the world's leading distribution and revenue platform SiteMinder, which analyzed bookings for the two-week-long tournament commencing at the end of August.
The average daily rate (ADR) in New York City for the championship’s finals weekend over 6-8 September has risen to $336. This is up from an average of $317 during the tournament period (26 August to 8 September), $290 across the summer, and $281 for the year-to-date.
SiteMinder’s data also shows that the booking window for the US Open tournament period has lengthened, from 113 days in 2023 to 123 days in 2024.
In the always-dynamic US hotel market, the excitement surrounding the US Open has contributed to increased demand for hotels in New York City towards summer’s tail end. The tournament period is a unique time for the city, and with strong interest from sports travelers, hotels have an important role to play. By capitalizing on this peak period with tailored promotions and exceptional guest experiences, astute businesses can not only bump up their revenue, but attract and delight new fans by delivering an unforgettable stay. Trent Innes, SiteMinder’s Chief Growth Officer
Nearly 1 million people are expected to visit Flushing Meadows this year for the US Open, where Novak Djokovic will aim to defend his title and claim a record 25th Grand Slam.