However, they are hopeful that a favourable climate will encourage people to visit tourist destinations directly after Eid.
Tourism industry leaders report that advance bookings for hotels and motels have dropped to 30%-35% this year, compared to 60%-65% in previous years before the Eid holidays.
They attribute the decline to rising inflation, which has forced people to cut back on travel expenses in order to manage their daily living costs.
However, they are hopeful that a favourable climate will encourage people to visit tourist destinations directly after Eid.
Abul Qasem Sikder, president of the Cox’s Bazar Hotel-Motel Guest House Owners’ Association, said advance accommodation bookings in Cox’s Bazar are lower this…