SINGAPORE: Some travelers claim that they may choose other accommodations or arrangements in the face of a predicted increase in hotel room prices in Malaysia next season, but experts believe that the price increase is unlikely to have much of an impact on international travel. & nbsp,
According to a report released last Friday( Nov. 3) by the president of the Malaysian Association of Hotels( MAH ), hoteliers nationwide may increase room rates by 30 % in response to the upcoming increase in the Sales and Services Tax ( SST ). & nbsp,
According to Singaporeans CNA spoke with, the country’s decision to increase hotel room costs may force them to think about various travel options, like using Airbnb, an online marketplace. Some suggested that they might decide to vacation in a unique nation nearby. In addition, & nbsp,
During her visits to Johor Bahru in Malaysia, Ms. Hanisah Halid, 26, who stays in accommodations at least twice a year, observed the charm of lower hotel rates there than in Singapore. & nbsp,
Because of the lower cost, I stay at hotels in Johor Bahru. The waiter added that she usually stays in motel rooms priced at less than S$ 150( US$ 111 ) per day and that if the rates rise, she can just take a day trip rather than staying over. & nbsp,
According to a CNA search, higher-end accommodations in Johor Bahru can cost anywhere from S$ 90 to S$ 157 per standard room for two, while comparable accommodations in Singapore can set you back between S$ 300 and S$ 800 per day. & nbsp,
Ms. Hanisah stated that she will continue to travel to Johor Bahru for her regular grocery shopping despite the possibility of stopping her extended trips to other regions of Malaysia.
According to Ms. Hanisah,” I personally believe there is quite a good share of variation( in the price of groceries ).
Similar to this, preschool teacher Ms. Adriana, 25, stated that she will remain traveling to Malaysia because she has spent the majority of her time thither on evening visits to Johor Bahru. & nbsp,
However, Ms. Adriana said that for longer trips, she could choose to be at an Airbnb in Malaysia or take a different route. & nbsp,
She told CNA,” I feel like it depends on the path and economic capacity at that point in period…( I may choose to go to) Thailand as it seems entertaining and has a similar value to Malaysia.” & nbsp,
However, a local traveler from Malaysia who CNA spoke with said that he might decide to split the hotel room cost rather than travel alone. & nbsp,
I suppose I won’t be traveling alone if the price increase is very severe. You’ll be able to cut your vacation budget with more people, according to Mr. Farizul Ikhmal, a glad security labeller for social media.
The 30-year-old, who visits three Malaysian state annually for amusement functions, claimed that he typically stays in hotels that cost less than RM200( US$ 83 ) but is willing to spend more, depending on how distinctive the motel room is.
He continued by saying that if resort room prices in Malaysia do in fact rise, he might decide to travel overseas, particularly to nearby nations like Indonesia, Thailand, or Vietnam, where they will allow him to be within his means. & nbsp,
However, 64-year-old wife Ms. Farida Beram is unfazed by the possible rise in motel room rates. & nbsp,
She said,” Our ( Singapore ) currency is very stable, and I believe I can still afford to stay and take a vacation there.” & nbsp,
Malaysia is the ideal location to get. They have a lot of locations that we haven’t yet explored, and their food, culture, or people( align more with ) my preferences. & nbsp
According to Ms. Farida, she typically makes two monthly trips to Johor Bahru. I prefer to spend the night at a hotel( before returning to Singapore ) due to the congestion and hassle at CIQ( Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex ), she said. & nbsp,
She continued by saying that she will continue to stay at Malaysian hotels rather than Airbnb because of their convenience and high-quality beds because her husband, with whom she frequently travels, underwent spinal surgery. & nbsp,