Looks like MyBHA wanna kpkb again about STRA regulations - https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/national/imp...els/ar-AA16xJMn

The association is also concerned about Airbnb’s impact on the budget hospitality industry. One of the main concerns is that they say, Airbnbs are not subject to the same regulations and taxes as hotels, giving them an unfair advantage. This can make it difficult for budget hotels to compete with the low rates offered by Airbnb hosts. Furthermore, many Airbnb hosts are not registered or licensed as hotels and have the same safety and quality standards as hotels. The association argues that it is not a target for tourists and may cause concern for travelers.
Another concern of the association is that Airbnb could contribute to an oversupply of accommodations in some areas, leading to lower room rates and lower occupancy rates for budget hotels. This can make it difficult for budget hotels to operate profitably and reduce the quality of service they provide.

Have we not heard these same cries before however?

It sounds so reminiscent of the early days of Grab and the taxi driver crying foul.

The same rhetoric is being applied here.

The question is why?

It is a concern of services by the customer on where they can get their best value for their money and if it is shifting away from budget hotels because there is a better alternative providing more value, the market is telling us all something – one option is failing to adapt and rise to meet the changes taking place in the industry.

Isn’t this the same reason Taxi services are now so much better than they were before? I’m sure we all don’t miss pulling a taxi over to tell them your location and then see them drive off because you didn’t agree to their off-meter rate or you didn’t happen to be going where they wanted to.

If you think about your last budget hotel experience and your last Airbnb experience, which one was better? Was it like your last taxi ride before Grab came into the picture?

I’m sure majority of us would have far better memories at our Airbnb, I certainly do.

If the rise of Airbnb and Grab are paving the way for better customer experiences another option for inbound travelers into the country, it needs to be seen as something that is good. Old ways of business need to evolve and adapt to meet these new challenges in everyone’s favourite new-normal.

Why not say, “What can we do better?”, “Why are more young people keen on Airbnbs instead?”, “What can we offer to be more competitive?”. “What have guests been saying about my hotel?”

Stop thinking like a dinosaur and remember how it was when you were the radical, fighting to build your business. Look within and let the answers reveal themselves to you. Evolve and bring something new to the table. Budget hotels still do exist around the world just like Taxis. There’s enough market share for us all so long as we just keep striving to all do better for our guests.

https://blog.rentandreturns.com/question-to...evolve-instead/