What is the current lodging occupancy and pricing trend in Telluride for fall?

Over the next two weeks, Telluride's destination occupancy is running 10% ahead year-over-year at 50%, with Average Daily Rate up 8%. The summer season (May 22–Oct 19) is tracking flat to slightly behind last year in occupancy, with ADRs pacing 2% behind.

What's happening with air service to Telluride this winter?

Winter occupancy (December 1–April 5) is pacing 10% higher year-over-year, though ADR is tracking 7% lower. The Colorado Flights Alliance has added Saturday Southwest flights from Nashville starting in March, and winter base schedules are now live.

Is Telluride Regional Airport closing for maintenance soon?

Yes, TEX will close from October 6–10 for apron and runway construction. During this period, Denver Air will operate flights from MTJ with shuttle service provided from TEX; call DAC at 866-373-8513 with questions.

How much of San Miguel County's economy depends on air service?

According to the RRC–CU Leeds School of Business Study, air service drives nearly 60% of tourism economic activity and 50% of all economic activity in San Miguel County, supporting 62% of tourism jobs and 50% of all jobs.

$Telluride Air & Lodging Update: September 18–24 | What Visitors & Homebuyers Should Know — featured image$

Telluride Air & Lodging Update: September 18–24 | What Visitors & Homebuyers Should Know

By Anne-Britt OstlundSeptember 19, 20252 min read

Life @ Telluride

Via Telluride Tourism Board

If you’re eyeing a trip to Telluride—or even considering Telluride real estate and making this your second home—knowing the latest lodging and air updates can give you a huge advantage. At Mountain Rose Realty, we keep a close pulse on visitor trends because they impact both lifestyle and market opportunities for homes for sale in Telluride, CO.

LODGING UPDATE

Total destination occupancy over the next two weeks is 10% ahead YOY at 50%, and Average Daily Rate (ADR) has increased by 8%. Occupancy peaks next weekend, with Saturday, September 27 currently at 64%.

The summer season (May 22 – Oct 19) is currently running flat to last summer in occupancy, and ADRs are pacing 2% behind. May, June, and July were a bit slower YOY, closing flat to behind, while the remaining months are pacing slightly ahead.

Looking ahead to winter, destination total occupancy is pacing 10% higher YOY from December 1 – April 5, while ADR is tracking 7% lower. All months are pacing ahead in occupancy, although we have lost some traction over the past few weeks. At three months out, it’s important to note that numbers are small and can shift at any time as the winter season approaches.

AIR UPDATE

Summer bookings have been holding week-to-week, and overall air traffic for the season continues to run even to down a point or two, while up 12% YO2. August slowed and finished down 4-5%, while the final week saw a boost with the new event. September is now up 2%, and October flat to just down YTD, while daily traffic stays busy through the month (Weekly and Daily graphs below).

The Colorado Flights Alliance is pleased to announce another addition, with flights on Southwest from Nashville on Saturdays in March. Nashville is one of their key hubs, and they have been flying it successfully to Steamboat. Winter base schedules are live, with the final schedules coming soon.

TEX Airport will be closing from October 6 - 10 for apron and runway construction. Denver Air will now operate flights on those days from MTJ, with shuttle service provided from TEX. Please call DAC at 866-373-8513 with any questions.

COLORADO FLIGHTS ALLIANCE DELIVERS

According to the most recent RRC – CU Leeds School of Business Study, air service drives nearly 60% of the tourism economic activity in San Miguel County, and 50% of all economic activity.
Air service supports 62% of the tourism jobs in San Miguel County, and 50% of all jobs. The SMC Economy is estimated to be 80%+ Tourism-based.

Living—or investing—in Telluride means more than just owning property. It’s being part of a thriving, connected mountain town where air access, lodging trends, and seasonal rhythms all play into the value of your lifestyle and your home. That’s why Anne-Britt Østlund and the Mountain Rose Realty team track these updates closely: so you’re always ahead of the curve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current lodging occupancy and pricing trend in Telluride for fall?: Over the next two weeks, Telluride's destination occupancy is running 10% ahead year-over-year at 50%, with Average Daily Rate up 8%. The summer season (May 22–Oct 19) is tracking flat to slightly behind last year in occupancy, with ADRs pacing 2% behind.
What's happening with air service to Telluride this winter?: Winter occupancy (December 1–April 5) is pacing 10% higher year-over-year, though ADR is tracking 7% lower. The Colorado Flights Alliance has added Saturday Southwest flights from Nashville starting in March, and winter base schedules are now live.
Is Telluride Regional Airport closing for maintenance soon?: Yes, TEX will close from October 6–10 for apron and runway construction. During this period, Denver Air will operate flights from MTJ with shuttle service provided from TEX; call DAC at 866-373-8513 with questions.
How much of San Miguel County's economy depends on air service?: According to the RRC–CU Leeds School of Business Study, air service drives nearly 60% of tourism economic activity and 50% of all economic activity in San Miguel County, supporting 62% of tourism jobs and 50% of all jobs.