Vijayawada hotels see low occupancy despite rush for Dasara and two other events

Hoteliers say most devotees return home by evening without staying in the cityThree events, Dasara celebrations, Vijayawada Utsav and Saras Mela, are taking place simultaneously in the city, but the festive rush has not translated into more business for hotels, say hoteliers.Despite the heavy festive rush that the city is witnessing every day, hotels, including the budget ones, are reporting occupancy of only 50-60%.