Via Telluride Tourism Board
With March just around the corner, Telluride’s lodging and air travel trends are shaping up for a strong finish to the winter season. Whether you’re planning a last-minute ski trip or looking ahead to Spring Break, here’s what to expect in the coming weeks.
Lodging Update 🏡
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Lodging metrics for the next two weeks are on par with last year, with total occupancy (paid & owner) and average daily rate (ADR) tracking 2% ahead.
🔹 Occupancy Trends:
- Weekend stays remain strong at 73% occupancy, dipping slightly in early March before picking up mid-week.
- Spring Break travel is pacing 11% ahead year-over-year, with March 8-21 tracking at 63% occupancy.
- The first week of Spring Break is slightly behind last year’s numbers, but the second week is significantly ahead due to shifting Easter holiday travel patterns.
👏 Special thanks to our lodging partners offering exclusive specials on Telluride.com, the primary call to action for all destination marketing efforts.
Air Travel Update ✈️
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Overall, Telluride’s air travel bookings remain steady, but fluctuations continue as the season progresses.
🔹 Booking Trends:
- December finished strong, up 5 points year-over-year.
- January ended 6 points down, largely due to fewer group bookings.
- February is down 7-8 points, particularly in the first two weeks.
- March, which started ahead, is now tracking slightly below expectations.
🔹 Telluride Airport (TEX) Shoulder Season Updates:
- TEX will be closed May 5-16 for a paving project.
- DEN flights will operate daily except during closure dates, with $149 fares available now.
- PHX (Phoenix) flights on Thursdays & Sundays will not operate during shoulder season but will resume daily service in summer.
With lodging occupancy holding steady and flights still offering competitive fares, there’s still time to book your Telluride getaway. Don’t miss out on the incredible spring skiing conditions and vibrant seasonal events!
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