A panel of hotel operators at the recent Tour de Data event in Miami said that the Miami hotel industry is experiencing a surge in performance as it attracts a steady flow of global travelers. Average daily rate in Miami was up 7.9 percent in October year-to-date on average occupancy of 77.8 percent, data from STR show. Revenue per available room was $135.39 through October. Read the HotelNewsNow.com story here.