“We May Have to Close”: The Hidden Cost of Kota Kinabalu’s Hotel Licensing Fees.
For decades, hotels in Kota Kinabalu have been an integral part of the city’s tourism industry, offering travelers a place to stay while creating thousands of jobs for locals. However, a sudden policy change threatens to upend everything. The recent hike in hotel licensing fees has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving hoteliers scrambling to…
