SPRINGFIELD, MO John Q. Hammons Hotels reported EBITDA of $30.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2000, up 7% compared to the 1999 period. Total revenue for fourth-quarter 2000 increased to $109.4 million, up 11.4% from $98.2 million in the 1999 period.
EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 29, 2000 was $124.8 million, up 19.4% from $104.5 million in 1999. The companys average room rate for fourth-quarter 2000 was $99.20 and occupancy was 59.8%. (2/14/01)