Pace Report

The Pace Report provides strategic data for benchmarking and measuring performance, pace, and peer set metrics nationally and regionally. This helps track group booking numbers to assist in identifying, understanding, and capitalizing on trends. 

YTD PRODUCTION AS OF END OF MAY

Booking pace: The VGPS team is currently tracking 253,376 room nights on the books, compared to 255,799 room nights same time last year (STLY), representing a decline of 1%. Compared to 223,762 room nights same time two years ago (ST2Y), at 13% ahead, reflecting continued long-term growth in group bookings.

LOOKING AHEAD

Future-year pace continues to be closely monitored, with targeted sales efforts focused on driving performance during need periods.

2027: We are currently tracking 150,732 room nights on the books, compared to 146,945 room nights same time last year (STLY) and 159,805 room nights same time two years ago (ST2Y). While pacing 3% ahead of last year, we are 6% behind 2024 levels. Sales efforts on February, June, and Q3, have been identified as the periods currently behind pace.

2028: We are currently tracking 82,584 room nights on the books, compared to 66,630 room nights same time last year (STLY) and 72,506 room nights same time two years ago (ST2Y). This reflects performance 24% ahead of last year and 14% ahead of 2024 levels, reflecting strong booking momentum.

2029: We are currently tracking 36,471 room nights on the books, compared to 26,332 room nights same time last year (STLY) and 30,745 room nights same time two years ago (ST2Y). This reflects performance 39% ahead of last year and 19% ahead of 2024 levels, further indicating strength in long-term bookings.

Top-Producing Segments: Tech, Electronics, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Sporting/Athletic Events.

Top Regions by End-User: The strongest geographic markets for definite room nights are Southern California, Southeast, and Northern California.

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The data below shows live group booking data and tentative room night data for Greater Palm Springs.