VICTORIA Falls hotels experienced a slight decline in occupancy levels during the recent festive season, with average occupancy falling to 62 percent compared to 65 percent in the same period the previous year.
This decrease has been attributed to the poor state of the road network and the high cost of air travel. Traditionally, local travellers, particularly families and couples, drive hotel patronage during the festive season, especially around Christmas, as they take year-end breaks.