Beijing Hotels Low Occupancy Prior to Olympics
When I wrote about China’s tightened visa procedures in light of the upcoming Olympics, I already said that they should watch out that it doesn’t backfire. Looks like my fears were not unfounded.
By now, Beijing hotels should already be fully booked in anticipation of the summer visitors. In reality, however, business is slow.
“We are not full at the moment, and we have rooms to fill,” said Anthony Ha, general manager of the newly opened Marriott Courtyard Beijing Northeast. “There’s not much time left, and we have a way to go.”
Ha declined to reveal the hotel’s occupancy rate. But he expressed concern over a report last month from the Beijing Tourism Bureau that showed five-star hotels were 77 percent booked for the Aug. 8-24 Olympics, and four stars were at 44 percent.
Hey, it’s the Olympics! Hotels are expected to be booked at least 90% in events this big! If people aren’t coming, then China’s investments and preparations for the games will be for naught. After all, isn’t that one of the reasons why countries want to host big events like this– to showcase their country and attract tourists for years to come?
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