The Vicksburg Post: Local hotel market sees slowdown; economy, number of rooms cited
They got some real sharp cookies over at the Vicksburg Post..
“Business is slow, and I think that’s due not only to the influx of rooms but obviously the overall economy as well. We’re bracing for the winter months to be pretty bad,” said Paul Patel, regional director of operations for Southern Hospitality Services, which operates four hotels in Vicksburg, including two built since last summer.
I’ve worked in Vicksburg for the last 4 years or so, and in that time I’ve seen about 5 new hotels built, and more currently under construction. They’re popping up like weeds, and we’ve all wondered how they can make any money. It’s not like the casino’s pull in that many people…
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