The Aggie
Holiday traveling differs from previous years as hotels and airports see a decline in guests and passengers among increased health guidelines
Unlike previous holiday seasons, this winter brings travel limitations as the number of COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed across the country and California reverts back to the purple tier. Consequently, hotels and airlines have both seen a decrease in customers as people are wary of traveling during the holiday season.
Oliver Guzman, a front desk employee at the Best Western University Lodge, described how typically the winter season tends to be slower than other months, with a 50% average capacity. This year, however, Guzman stated that the hotel has had a 15% occupancy rate during these past months. Similarly, Rocio Ramon, the front office supervisor for the Hyatt Place UC Davis, stated that the hotel often experienced an annual average of 85% occupancy.