SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported an average hotel occupancy rate of 42.91% among 10 member hotels in February 2026, up from 38.18% in February 2025.
The February figure marks an improvement over January’s 41.02% rate, though the association said air service and visitor arrivals to the Marianas have yet to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels.
As in January, the reported figures reflect a reduction in total room inventory following the upcoming temporary closure of GrandVrio Resort Saipan, whose rooms are not included in the 2026 reporting period. HANMI said 20,055 of 46,738 available room nights were sold in February 2026, compared to 22,478 of 58,875 available room nights sold in February 2025.
The average room rate for February 2026 was $103.95, down from $132.74 in February 2025. The association said the lower rates reflect continued pricing strategies among member hotels aimed at stimulating demand and rebuilding visitor arrivals.
HANMI Chairman Ivan Quichocho said the sustained pressure on occupancy and room rates is being felt beyond the hotel sector.
“Sustained low occupancy levels and pressure on room rates continue to place strain on the Marianas economy, affecting not only our tourism sector but also the families and small businesses who rely on it every day,” Quichocho said.
The association said the return of additional air service, including direct China flights and stronger Japanese visitor arrivals, remains a key factor in supporting further recovery.
The 10 hotels included in HANMI’s February statistical report were Aqua Resort Club Saipan, Aquarius Beach Tower, Century Hotel, Coral Ocean Resort, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, Kensington Hotel Saipan, LaoLao Bay Golf and Resort, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Saipan World Resort and Surfrider Resort Hotel.
