It's been a mixed bag for accommodation providers in the region since the easing of travel restrictions on June 1.
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Some are experiencing slower than expected business, labeling it "shocking", while others are happily hovering at half-full occupancy after a successful long-weekend's trade.
Tamworth's Almond Inn manager Richard Manning saying after recording their lowest occupancy rate in April, reaching a meager five per cent, they are now sitting pretty hovering around the 50 to 60 per cent full mark.
"It has been better than expected," Mr Manning enthused.
"Since they've lifted the restrictions, bookings have started coming in - one came in now as we speak."
They didn't close over the lock-down period, and while April was clearly a "write-off", they hit a "fantastic" high of 86 per cent on the long weekend.
We've got a lot of workers, school cleaners, contract cleaners for the schools, and because they've lifted the stop on hospital procedures, we are getting a few staying in here that need to go to for surgery.
- Richard Manning
"We've got a lot of workers, school cleaners, contract cleaners for the schools, and because they've lifted the stop on hospital procedures, we are getting a few staying in here that need to go to for surgery."
Remaining hopeful things will pick up again soon, Tanya, owner of the Maynestay Motel in Gunnedah, said business was slow but steady.
She attributed the low flow rate to government employees continuing to work from home.
"It has been quiet for us, but it is slowly coming back," she explained.
With most of their business coming from government workers, she expects business will pick up once they stop working remotely.
Tamworth's Town and Country have had a similar experience, however have called the current booking rates "shocking".
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Owner Bruce Whiting said that last month was better in terms of business, and says perhaps the lingering drought is still having flow on affects.
Yet he said the books were quickly filling up from November onwards.
"All we can do is hope for the best," Mr Whiting said.
Maynestay Motel have also been inundated with inquiries about AgQuip.
"We were expecting a little bit more, but most government workers are working from home ... they book with us the most," Tanya said.
