Tourist turnout in Kuakata, Patuakhali, remained below expectations on the second day of Eid-ul-Azha, despite extensive preparations by local businesses. Hotel and motel owners had cleaned facilities, offered special discounts, and readied themselves for an anticipated influx of 300,000 to 400,000 visitors. However, field observations on Friday showed the beach areas, including Zero Point and Gangamati, were largely empty, with most visitors being local day-trippers returning home by evening.
Small traders in hotels, shell markets, and handicraft stalls reported sluggish sales due to the lack of tourists. Business owners attributed the downturn to the country’s overall economic situation and high inflation, which they said forced many families to cut travel budgets. Hotel managers reported low booking rates, with only 20–30 percent occupancy in top-tier hotels and 10–20 percent in mid-range ones.
Tourism leaders expressed hope that visitor numbers might rise later in the week, though they warned that continued low turnout could make it difficult to recover earlier losses. Police authorities confirmed enhanced security measures across the beach and nearby attractions.
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