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Hotels throughout Hanoi fall quiet due to COVID-19

Thursday, 13:25, 01/10/2020
VOV.VN trên Google News

VOV.VN - The majority of hotels located in the capital have been left virtually deserted in recent months despite remaining open, largely due to the negative impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which has stopped foreign visitors entering the country.

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Up to 950 tourism accommodation facilities based in Hanoi have been forced to suspend operations as of August 31, resulting in 16,000 local people being left unemployed.
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Hotels located around the capital’s Old Quarter have been hardest hit by the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
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During the start of the year before the COVID-19 epidemic affected international travel, the majority of hotels had been packed with guests, with many being fully booked for prolonged periods.
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In contrast, since the global spread of COVID-19 and the negative impact it has had on the tourism industry, many establishments have been forced to endure a sharp decline in terms of visitor numbers.
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The sudden fall in guests has forced many hotels to remain closed.
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At night most hotels rooms are left in the dark.
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According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the occupation rate at one to five-star hotels is currently very low, reaching only 10.6% of capacity, marking a decline of 53.4% compared to the same period last year.
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Local hotel owners are now waiting for the end of the COVID-19 epidemic in order to welcome the return of foreign tourists.
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A hotel located on Hang Bong street remains open, despite there being no sign of any guests.
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With revenue plummeting, a number of hotels have been forced to let staff go in an effort to reduce costs.
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