The 81.3% occupancy level, however, is still 4.2% under the 84.9% occupancy level posted by Disney-area attractions in February 2000. Despite lower occupancies, average daily room rates are up in six submarkets but down in the South Orlando hub.

The latest round of hospitality industry numbers come as the American Society of Travel Agents picks Orlando as the top US vacation destination, according to their polled customers (23.6%). Las Vegas is second at 16.9%. New York is third with 7.9%.

The Central Orlando submarket's 72.8% occupancy is up 3.1% over 70.6% notched a year ago. Rooms shot up by 11.4%, to $78.94 from $70.84.

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