Ross Stays Markets
Short-term-rental market intelligence for investors.
Understand the market before you assess the property. Research occupancy, nightly rates, seasonality and local regulations, with an operator's perspective on the questions that matter.
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Market data pages
Get to know the market behind the address.
Start with city-specific data on occupancy, nightly rates, historical revenue and seasonality. Review regulation summaries and their source links, then identify what needs checking for a particular property.
- Calgary, AlbertaAlberta · CAD
- Canmore, AlbertaAlberta · CAD
- Kelowna, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia · CAD
- Victoria, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia · CAD
- Banff, AlbertaAlberta · CAD
- Whistler Resort Municipality, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia · CAD
- Edmonton, AlbertaAlberta · CAD
- Vancouver, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia · CAD
- Penticton, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia · CAD
- Squamish, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia · CAD
AirROI data is cached and refreshed periodically. Check the reporting period and source notes on each market page. Local rules can change; confirm zoning, licensing and building restrictions with the relevant authority before proceeding.
The Ross Stays Market Score
See the inputs. Understand the score.
Four factors combine into a score out of 100. Each weight is visible, and each factor measures a defined part of the market. Use it to organise further research, alongside the underlying data.
- RevPAR growth30%
- How revenue per available night changed across two consecutive 12-month periods.
- Demand vs supply30%
- How per-listing revenue changed relative to growth in active listings.
- Seasonality risk20%
- How much of the last year's revenue was concentrated in the three strongest months.
- Occupancy strength20%
- The average median occupancy across the most recent 12 months.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Market Score breakdown
A sample calculated from cached market data, with the contribution of each factor shown below.
Median RevPAR up 10.1% vs the prior 12 months
Supply grew 4.4% while per-listing revenue grew 10.1%
Top 3 months carry 41% of annual revenue
Median listing runs 46% occupancy over the last 12 months
The score describes market conditions. It does not establish whether a property is permitted, suitable or a sound purchase.
Read the Kelowna research →From research to a considered decision
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01
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02
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03
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