Deepavali boosts hotel and homestay occupancy

PETALING JAYA: The Festival of Lights has indeed shone on domestic tourism with hotels, budget accommodations and homestays hitting an impressive 80% occupancy rate.

Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) president Dr Sri Ganesh Michiel said occupancy peaked at 80% during the three-day Deepavali holiday, with some states recording rates as high as 70%.