Wondering about the definition of occupancy? Keep reading to learn the meaning of occupancy, see some examples, and get a better understanding of this travel glossary term!
What is Occupancy?
In the hotel, or hospitality, industry, occupancy is a measure of how many rooms are occupied over a certain amount of time.
More on Occupancy
There are two common ways to calculate occupancy (which you can click on to go to a more thorough definition):
Room Occupancy (Room/Night): Measure of rooms sold over a certain period of time.
Bed Occupancy (Bed/Night): Measure of beds occupied over a certain period of time.
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