PETALING JAYA: The Federal Government should learn from the Penang government which has banned short-term rentals in the state, thus helping the state’s hotel industry to survive, says Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) president Dr Sri Ganesh Michiel.
KOTA KINABALU: Political will is needed to resolve the growing threat of illegal homestays and Airbnb mushrooming around popular tourism areas in Sabah, says a tourism group.
KOTA KINABALU (Apr 24): The Sabah Tourism Federation (STF) has expressed concerns over illegal tour operation affecting the businesses of licensed tour operators and unregulated accommodation providers like AirBnB and illegal homestay facilities.
"We urge the government to set up a panel to addre
KOTA KINABALU: Illegal tour operators and unauthorised accommodation providers are jeopardising the state's tourism industry, says Sabah Tourism Federation (STF).
PETALING JAYA: Hoteliers are asking for a moratorium on the electricity surcharge, saying the new tariff has burdened industry players on the road to economic recovery.