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        "id": 1868202,
        "msgid": "west-java-phri-complains-of-sluggish-hotel-business-throughout-2026-some-forced-to-streamline-staff-1784454683",
        "date": "2026-07-19 15:40:08",
        "title": "West Java PHRI Complains of Sluggish Hotel Business Throughout 2026, Some Forced to Streamline Staff",
        "author": "Mas Alamil Huda",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of West Java reports a prolonged downturn in the hospitality sector from January to July 2026, with occupancy only spiking during long weekends and school holidays. The slump has forced several hotels to implement staff efficiency measures, while budget hotels face additional pressure from unlicensed apartment and homestay rentals. The association is urging the government to address the sector's ongoing struggles.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of West Java\nhas complained that the hotel and restaurant business in the region has\nbeen experiencing a slump from January to July 2026. They noted that\noccupancy increases only occurred during long holiday weekends and\nschool holidays.<\/p>\n<p>PHRI West Java Chairman Dodi Ahmad Sofiandi stated that the\nhospitality business has been sluggish since January through July 2026.\nHe mentioned that occupancy or hotel guest stays only saw an increase\nduring certain long weekends or school holidays. \"The mode is sluggish,\"\nhe said when contacted this weekend, Sunday (19\/7\/2026). Dodi noted that\nseveral hotels have been forced to streamline their staff.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that hotel occupancy from January to March was only around\n50 percent. Meanwhile, from May to June, there was an increase in hotel\noccupancy due to the long holiday and school break. However, the\noccupancy of budget hotels in West Java, particularly in Bandung City,\nhas experienced a drastic decline. He assessed that this occurred partly\ndue to the presence of apartments, homestays, and other accommodations\nthat are very easily rented out to the public.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, he said, these operations do not have permits. Dodi stated\nthat their existence contributes to the decline in budget hotel\noccupancy. Additionally, hotels not located in tourist areas also tend\nto have low occupancy rates. Dodi expressed hope that the sluggish hotel\nand restaurant business conditions will not persist indefinitely. He\nhopes the government will promptly consider the state of this business\nsector.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-phri-complains-of-sluggish-hotel-business-throughout-2026-some-forced-to-streamline-staff-1784454683",
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