Hoteliers in Cox's Bazar are all set to welcome thousands of tourists to the longest sea beach of the world for Eid vacation.
The local administration has taken all-out preparations to ensure the safe movement and residence of guests at different hotels and motels while the owners of these establishments have heightened their facilities.
Sensing competition, many three-star hotels have come up with up to 70% discounts on room rents to attract additional guests.
Tourism-centred businesses, including hotels, motels and guest houses, say they are ready to cater to tourists this time.
In anticipation of the massive tourist influx, the local administration and law enforcement agencies have also made extensive preparations to serve and protect them from any form of harassment.
According to hoteliers, the majority of rooms in most hotels and motels are booked as of Monday, expecting an additional holiday if Eid is observed on Sunday.
The tourist hub, home to the world's longest natural sea beach, is blessed with plenty of other sights and sounds for tourists to absorb. These include Marine Drive, Himchhari Waterfall, the rocky beaches of Inani and Patuartek, Burmese Market in the city, Adinath Temple in Maheshkhali, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Dulahazara and the Buddhist monastery in Ramu.
Besides tourists can enjoy the beach from above with para-gliding on the beach, a new addition to the attractions of Cox's Bazar. However, currently there is no facility of surfing on the beach for tourists.
Local trader Touhidul Islam Toha told Dhaka Tribune that various tourist sports are ready to welcome tourists and they are expecting good business.
Abu Taleb Shah, manager ofHotel Cox Today, said they were offering up to 60% discount on room rents during the month of Ramadan and now they are ready to welcome Eid holiday makers.
Cox's Bazar Hotel, Motel and Guest House Owners' Association President Abul Kashem Sikder said: “There were not many tourists in the city during the holidays in Ramadan. Now everyone is waiting for tourists here.”
Abu Sufian, additional district magistrate in Cox's Bazar, said that law enforcing agencies will be active on the ground to ensure law and order and safety for thousands of guests coming to the city during the holidays.
