Awaodori Canceled due to new corona
One of Japan's leading summer festival, Awaodori in Tokushima city was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and 30% of the accommodation facilities in Tokushima city and the surrounding area may consider closing down It became clear that there is.
The Awaodori festival in Tokushima City was scheduled to be held for four days from the 12th of next month, but due to the new coronavirus, it was decided to cancel it for the first time after the war.
NHK conducted a questionnaire survey on the impact of the Awaodori cancellation on 166 lodging facilities in 11 cities and towns in and around Tokushima City, in collaboration with a private think tank, Tokushima Economic Research Institute, and 38.6% or 64 facilities. Got an answer from
According to this, the total number of people who canceled the accommodation after the announcement that the Awaodori dance was canceled in April was at least 12,628 people, and the loss was about 200 million yen.
In addition, the average room occupancy rate during the Awaodori period was 84% at the facilities that responded, whereas the reservation status in mid-August was 16.6%.
Furthermore, if the situation does not improve, 30% of the respondents answered that they may consider closing the business, and the free description section says, “I have an uncertain day ahead of me.” It's impossible to continue."
"The survey is just the tip of the iceberg and Awaodori is involved in a wide range of industries, so the impact on the regional economy may become more serious," said Hideaki Motoki, a senior researcher at the Tokushima Institute of Economic Research.