Breadfruit (malangkota.go.id) – In the release of the Official Statistics News (BRS) of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Malang City at the Malang City BPS Office, Friday (1/11/2024), it was revealed that the development of tourism in Malang City in September 2024, in terms of the total Room Occupancy Rate (TPK) of star and non-star hotels reached 57,33 percent.

With details of the TPK of star hotels in September 2024 of 66,33 percent, up by 2,98 points compared to August 2024. Meanwhile, the TPK of non-star hotels in September 2024 was 28,78 percent, up by 0,69 points compared to August 2024.
Head of BPS Malang City, Umar Sjaifudin added, the composition of foreign guests staying in star hotels in September 2024 was 6,24 percent and in non-star hotels 1,56 percent.
"Domestic guests who stayed in star hotels in September 2024 were 93,76 percent and in non-star hotels 98,44 percent. The Average Length of Stay (RLMT) is between 1-2 days," added Umar.
He further said, these guests or tourists usually travel to Batu City but stay in Malang City. While domestic guests are still dominated by official activities, both from the national, regional and local levels.
"In November which we will release in early December, we predict the hotel's occupancy rate will increase significantly. Because it is approaching the end of the year, and official activities will also be more intense," concluded Umar. (say/yon)