KUALA LUMPUR: Homestays have grow to be a preferred alternative for KLites who will probably be becoming a member of the balik kampung exodus to have fun Hari Raya Aidilfiri with their households and family members in their hometowns after not having the ability to take action for two consecutive years because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Most homestays are absolutely booked by travellers who will probably be leaving the federal capital, and to this point, there are nonetheless folks asking about vacancies in case there are last-minute cancellations.
Most homestay operators informed Bernama that their premises are absolutely booked for the final 4 days of Ramadan till the primary week of Hari Raya.
Homestays are additionally the popular alternative for many with massive households.
Kelantan Group Homestay Facebook web page administrator Che Adham Mohd Hosni Azam, 40, mentioned 95% of the 200 homestay operators in the group had obtained bookings from travellers for the Hari Raya holidays.
Speaking to Bernama, Che Adham, who can also be a homestay operator in Pasir Mas, mentioned he had obtained bookings from April 28 to May 8 from two households from Selangor, and the bookings have been made as early as final 12 months.
Che Adham, who has been working homestays since 2012, mentioned the newest pattern in homestays consists of holidaymakers who desire a homestay at a strategic location, with a swimming pool and air-con in the premises.
At the identical time, he additionally suggested the general public to be extra cautious about homestay bookings supplied on social media following rampant scammer exercise, which had resulted in many individuals getting cheated.
Sharing an analogous sentiment, one other homestay operator in Jitra, Kedah, Wahida Omar, 34, mentioned to this point, she and different operators are nonetheless receiving phone calls and messages from prospects asking about homestay vacancies through the Raya break.
Government pensioner Mahzam Mohd Saad, 59, mentioned he most popular a homestay close to his village in Peringat, Kota Baru, as his dad and mom’ kampung home will probably be crowded with different siblings who may also be returning residence.
“I have many children. Some of my siblings are married and have babies. Comfort and privacy are the factors why I choose to stay at a homestay,” he added.
The Hari Raya festive season is from April 28 to May 8.
