Hospitality

Dayton Convention Center Upgrades Could Boost Hotel Market

Hotel demand in Dayton, OH is making a comeback, according to Dayton Daily News. Like the rest of the U.S., the Dayton metro area’s hospitality market suffered during the pandemic.

Occupancy rates dropped to 41.8% in 2020 and rose only to 55.8% in 2021. Local leaders predict that interest in downtown lodging will increase, once renovations to the Dayton Convention Center are complete.

The new facility, with millions of dollars in upgrades, will make Dayton a more attractive destination for meetings and events, local officials say. That in turn ...