Thousands of tourists flocked to Cox’s Bazar’s beaches over the weekend, filling the shores on Friday and Saturday (18 and 19 July). Despite the monsoon season, clear weather encouraged visitors and locals alike to enjoy the beauty of the world’s longest sea beach.
From morning until evening, the beaches at Kolatoli, Sugandha, and Laboni points saw a continuous stream of visitors. Many families enjoyed playing in the salty waves, while others relaxed on the shore, taking in the scenic beauty.
Local tourism traders noted that this has been the largest tourist turnout in July so far. Typically, the monsoon season sees fewer visitors, but with dry weather over the weekend, the beaches witnessed heavy crowds.
The surge in visitors also impacted the accommodation sector. Almost all rooms in Cox’s Bazar’s star-rated hotels and motels were fully booked, while mid-range and budget hotels also reported high occupancy rates.
Tourism stakeholders expressed hope that if this momentum continues, it will help revive the vibrancy of Cox’s Bazar’s tourism sector.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
