A big chunk of tourists in Sabah came from China, and their absence in the wake of the coronavirus travel ban has forced hoteliers in Kota Kinabalu to offer huge discounts.
Sabah and Labuan Malaysian Association of Hotels chairman Gordon Seet said due to the coronavirus, hotels here had experienced a sharp decline in bookings. He said most of the cancellations were from China after the country suspended all tour groups and sale of flights or hotel packages for its citizens headed overseas on Jan 26.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort in Tuaran meanwhile is offering rooms from RM498, with a 3pm-checkout guaranteed and guests entitled to a “Buy 1 Free 1” dinner buffet.
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