1.   The occupancy rate of the hotel had dropped to about one in four rooms last year, he added.

2.   The hotels, particularly in London, have found that their occupancy rates have dropped remarkably.

3.   Also this year, record numbers of tourists are visiting the city, sending the hotel occupancy rate to the highest level in recent memory.

4.   Although occupancy rates keep rising, hotels continue an array of promotions to keep the momentum going.

5.   And apartment rental rates and occupancy rates are definitely high, said Steve Sweet of Gables Residential Trust.

6.   Analysts also favor companies that own apartments in California, where occupancy rates are among the highest in the U.S.

7.   And for the first time in years, developers are optimistic that rent increases will accelerate and occupancy rates will rise.

8.   Analysts say occupancy rates will likely keep climbing as more tourists flock to Britain.

9.   And Atlanta, another market hit by a flood of new development in recent years, is finally starting to see a rise in occupancy rates.