The Canadian hotel industry reported mixed results in three key performance metrics for the week beginning 26 December 2010, according to a new report by STR Global.

The report says occupancy during the week increased 4.3% to 41.3% year on year, while the average daily rate fell 1.6% to C$118.87 ($119.38) and revenue per available room (revPAR) increased 2.4% to C$49.05 ($49).

Among the Canadian provinces Manitoba achieved the largest occupancy increase, rising 23.5% to 44.7%.

Prince Edward Island recorded the largest ADR increase of 5.8% to C$64.86 ($65), followed by Newfoundland, which was up by 4.5% and Nova Scotia by 3.7%.

In terms of revPAR, Manitoba grew 23.7% to C$45.58 ($46), reporting the largest increase in revPAR.