Shortage of rooms but hoteliers not complaining

A lion dance troupe is invited to perform at the opening of Bundusan Hotel.

There is a shortage of hotel rooms in Sabah during peak periods but hoteliers are not complaining.

While they may need an extra 6,000 rooms at such times, they are happy with the full occupancy that the shortage creates.

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said it was a "happy problem" for hoteliers who had their hands full during peak periods.

He said that 4,000 rooms were being built, but this might not be anough to meet demand.

"On the bright side, it is not that bad a problem.
"It is a positive sign that indicates the progress of tourism in Sabah," he added after launching the 50-room Hotel Bundusan here yesterday.

Masidi said tourism arrivals last year surpassed the targeted 2.47 million with a 31.5 per cent increase in international arrivals.

"We are very happy as this augurs well for Sabah's image as an international destination," he said.

Source : NST
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