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The Canadian hotel industry reported mostly positive results during the week of 25-31 July 2010, according to data released by STR.

In year-over-year measurements, the Canadian hotel industry’s occupancy increased 4.0 percent to 73.0 percent. Average daily rate ended the week virtually flat with a 0.5-percent decrease to CAD$126.66. Revenue per available room for the week rose 3.4 percent to CAD$92.50.

Among the provinces, Ontario posted the largest occupancy increase, rising 7.2 percent to 72.3 percent, followed by Nova Scotia with a 6.1-percent increase to 81.3 percent. Alberta reported the largest occupancy decrease, falling 2.8 percent to 65.6 percent. Prince Edward Island ended the week virtually flat with a 0.7-percent occupancy decrease to 89.3 percent.