Hotels in Indonesia will be more expensive

Hotels in Indonesia will be more expensive
Hotels in Indonesia will be more expensive

Staying at hotels in Indonesia can rise in price by April 2011. Analysts of the Colliers International agency estimate possible increase in rates by 10%.

The main reason for the rising of prices for hotels in Indonesia is an increase in electricity tariffs, according to the experts.

It is worth noting that rise of prices for hotels in Indonesia can be called a post-crisis return of tourist interest in the region and the desire of hoteliers to take the cream from the increasing flow of tourists.

In addition, this year Indonesia hosts a series of major events, for which hotels are actively booked. These are: the General Assembly of UNESCO on the conservation of world heritage sites, as well as one of the biggest sporting events in Asia - SEA Games.

Ferry Salanto, a specialist of Colliers International, in an interview with Indonesian media reported that amid the burst of eventual tourism is expected to increase the demand for 4* hotels in Indonesia, since they constitute the main pool for corporate booking. To date, the average cost of accommodation in 4* hotel in Jakarta is about $70 per day.

To date, Indonesia is among the five countries in Asia, where hotel construction is most active. In January 2011 the room stock under construction in Indonesia was amounted to over 5000 numbers. One of the most ambitious constructions is under way near the famous Kuta Beach, where is to be built a hotel complex of two hotels. The project cost is estimated at 70 million dollars.

This year, Indonesia can expect to see new budget hotels. Today, the demand for budget hotels is increasing around the world and Indonesia aims to provide its hotel market for decent assortment. Average price of room in budget hotels in Indonesia today is about $25.

The number of tourists in Indonesia in 2011 is expected to reach the record for the industry - 2.5 million people.

Date: 19/02/2011

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