Despite mourning great leaders, it seems the hospitality industry is booming in Koforidua this weekend, according to a report.
The New Juaben Traditional Area is holding a final farewell for the late Paramount chief, Dassebre Professor Emeritus Oti Boateng and Queen mother, Nana Yaa Dani II from Friday, 13th May, 2022 to Tuesday, 17th May, 2022 at Koforidua.
However, hotels and guest houses have recorded massive patronage to the extent that, most of them are now full up.
According to some hotel managers, rooms were booked as far back as a month ago while some were also occupied on Thursday, 12th May, 2022 as the funeral begins.
Investigation by the reporter revealed that most facilities are charging over 50% of their normal charges as the demand over power the supply.
The report also has it that, some people have gone as far as Akyem-Kukurantumi, Tafo and Suhum to book hotels due to shortage in the capital.
Source: mybrytnewsroom.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
