HOTELS THAT HAVE CLOSED DOWN DUE TO THE PANDEMIC
Would you believe it — 120 hotels have either temporarily or permanently closed down in Malaysia after the hard hits brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to Prestige Malaysia, hotelier Rina Teoh of The Edison George Town says that it’s a struggle to survive the “non stop” pandemic challenges, including the emotional and financial tolls of the pandemic. “It has been difficult seeing all our efforts being lost as this pandemic drags on,” she says.
While Teoh remains hopeful, some hotels have not been as fortunate despite best efforts. We take a look at some nostalgic five-star hotels that have sadly closed down during the pandemic.