Hoteliers say may take 2 years to recover from Covid-induced slump


Aminah Farid

Hotels are seeing a growth in occupancy in popular destinations such as Penang, Perak, Genting Highlands and Johor with the easing of local travel restrictions. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 26, 2021.

WHILE hotels have seen an increase in bookings and occupancy as domestic travel resumes, hoteliers said it could take up to two years for the industry to fully recover from the economic impact of Covid-19.

They expect domestic travellers to make up the bulk of business in the short term before international guests are allowed back in Malaysia next year, when the borders are expected to reopen.


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