What is Telluride's lodging occupancy trending at for August 2025?

As of mid-August, total destination occupancy is up 2% year-over-year at 53%, with August running 6% ahead in total occupancy and 8% ahead in paid occupancy compared to last year. Summer season overall is trending 4% higher in total occupancy.

How is winter season booking looking for Telluride?

Winter (December 1 – April 5) is pacing 11% higher year-over-year, with February currently the strongest month at 26% occupancy. Southwest has already added Saturday flights from Nashville in March, and early winter bookings are already pacing 5–7 points higher than last year.

What happened to Telluride's Average Daily Rate (ADR) this week?

The Average Daily Rate dipped slightly, down 1% this week. Looking ahead to winter, ADR is down 11% compared to last season, though numbers are still early and can shift.

How did Camp Alderwild perform during this August weekend?

Camp Alderwild boosted occupancy numbers this weekend with a 15% increase in total occupancy and a 21% increase in paid occupancy year-over-year from Thursday–Sunday.

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Telluride Air and Lodging Update: August 21–27, 2025

By Anne-Britt OstlundAugust 22, 20252 min read

Real Estate Market Updates

Via Telluride Tourism Board

What’s New in Travel, Stays & the Road to Ski Season

When it comes to experiencing Telluride real estate and lifestyle, knowing the flow of visitors is key. Whether you’re a homeowner, a buyer exploring homes for sale in Telluride, CO, or a visitor dreaming of one day making Telluride your second home, here’s the latest air and lodging update curated by Anne-Britt Ostlund and Mountain Rose Realty.

🏨 Lodging Update

Telluride’s lodging performance is showing healthy signs this week:

Total destination occupancy (paid + owner) is up 2% year-over-year (YOY) at 53%.
Average Daily Rate (ADR) dipped slightly, down 1%.
Camp Alderwild is boosting numbers this weekend with a 15% increase in total occupancy and a 21% increase in paid occupancy YOY from Thursday–Sunday.
Film Festival / Labor Day weekend is pacing flat compared to last summer at 65% occupancy.

Looking ahead:

Summer season overall is trending 4% higher in total occupancy.
August: 6% ahead in total, 8% ahead in paid occupancy.
September: pacing up 2%.
October: trending 8% higher than 2024.
Winter (Dec 1 – Apr 5): pacing 11% higher YOY, with February currently strongest at 26% occupancy. ADR is down 11% compared to last season, but numbers are early and can shift.

✈️ Air Update

Summer travel remains steady, with numbers flat to just slightly off overall.
August & September: running nearly even.
October: pacing slightly down, though daily and weekly traffic stays strong through Blues & Brews and into early October.
Winter flights are live! Southwest just added Saturday flights in March from Nashville, one of their key hubs.
Final schedules will be released in the next 2–4 weeks. Early numbers are already pacing 5–7 points higher, with bookings expected to ramp up after Labor Day.

🌄 Colorado Flights Alliance: A Decade of Growth

The Colorado Flights Alliance (CFA) continues to deliver steady, strategic growth. For the past 10 years, air passenger trends and local business revenues have risen hand-in-hand, proving the impact of reliable air service on Telluride’s economy, tourism, and ultimately, its real estate market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s New in Travel, Stays & the Road to Ski Season: When it comes to experiencing Telluride real estate and lifestyle, knowing the flow of visitors is key. Whether you’re a homeowner, a buyer exploring homes for sale in Telluride, CO, or a visitor dreaming of one day making Telluride your second home, here’s the latest air and lodging update curated by Anne-Britt Ostlund and Mountain Rose Realty.
What is Telluride's lodging occupancy trending at for August 2025?: As of mid-August, total destination occupancy is up 2% year-over-year at 53%, with August running 6% ahead in total occupancy and 8% ahead in paid occupancy compared to last year. Summer season overall is trending 4% higher in total occupancy.
How is winter season booking looking for Telluride?: Winter (December 1 – April 5) is pacing 11% higher year-over-year, with February currently the strongest month at 26% occupancy. Southwest has already added Saturday flights from Nashville in March, and early winter bookings are already pacing 5–7 points higher than last year.
What happened to Telluride's Average Daily Rate (ADR) this week?: The Average Daily Rate dipped slightly, down 1% this week. Looking ahead to winter, ADR is down 11% compared to last season, though numbers are still early and can shift.
How did Camp Alderwild perform during this August weekend?: Camp Alderwild boosted occupancy numbers this weekend with a 15% increase in total occupancy and a 21% increase in paid occupancy year-over-year from Thursday–Sunday.