Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of foreign tourists to Vietnam - the main source of income for hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter - has dropped sharply. Many hotels have incurred heavy losses. |
A hotel on Hang Be street (Hoan Kiem district) posted a notice for sale at a price of nearly VND70 billion ($3.2 million). But at the present time, it is not easy to find buyers. |
Another hotel on Hang Be Street is offered for rent. |
Another hotel on Hang Be Street has deeply reduced room rates, up to 70% to attract local tourists, in an attempt to survive in this difficult time.
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According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, as of August 31, Hanoi had about 950 accommodation establishments temporarily shut down, with nearly 16,000 workers temporarily unemployed. The 3-5-star luxury hotel segment has faced a serious crisis due to a sharp decline in international arrivals.
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A hotel on Hang Dau street (Hoan Kiem district) is locked, with a notice of suspension of operation. Some hotels open their doors, not to welcome customers, but to keep the rooms from getting moldy.
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Gift shops and tourism-related services have also been affected. In the photo, a closed souvenir shop next to a suspended hotel on Hang Hanh Street.
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Vietnam has basically controlled the spread of Covid-19. However, it will take a long time for the tourism industry as well as related services to recover and develop. Photo: Dan Tri |
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