Posted by: McQ on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Apparently China isn't doing so well in attracting tourists to its hotels in Beijing in the run-up to the Olympics. It seems potential tourists aren't real crazy about the horrible smog, the fact that visa rules are getting tighter and Chinese officials who seem more interested in keeping foreigners isolated or out altogether than welcoming them. Hey, if that's been your job for x number of decades, it's hard to change such attitudes. Hotels, which were expected to be packed at this juncture, are running behind expectations. Thus far 5 star hotels are at about 77% capacity and 4 star hotels at only 44%. Not a good omen. Tourism in total is down about 12.5% from last year at the same time and is blamed on tightening visa regulations. I can't help but believe that the Beijing is going to rue the day it ever bid for (and won)the games. I think this may end up being one of the more interesting Olympic games in a century - and not because of the athletic venues. |
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