Fukuoka Accommodation Confirmed for the First Time in Kyushu Cancellation Spread February 21 16:31
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads, Fukuoka City, which was first confirmed in Kyushu on April 20, has been affected by cancellation of reservations at some hotels.
Among the hotels in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, which are popular among business travelers and others, since the case was first identified in the prefecture on January 20, inquiries continued and more than 50 reservations were canceled.
Many tourists and business travelers are involved in postponing or canceling meetings, as well as events being canceled.
At the hotel, employees are required to wear a mask and alcohol disinfectants are installed at multiple places, such as at the entrance, and are urging them to use the equipment with peace of mind.
Tatsuya Suzuki, the manager of the hotel, said, "I have no experience so far and it is honestly difficult. I hope that it will calm down as soon as possible."
When NHK interviewed a hotel in Fukuoka City, there were several other places where reservations were canceled on the 20th, and the impact is spreading.
Posting cancellations for three consecutive holidays online
As the infection of the new coronavirus increased on the Internet, there were posts that canceled the three-day holiday schedule starting on the 22nd.
In the post, there were many disappointing voices such as "I want to go somewhere for three consecutive days but I'm afraid of Corona" or "I have to maximize my caution for Corona these days, I have to withdraw ..." You.
Some of them posted that they had canceled their schedule, saying, "I was planning to take a family excursion with my family for three consecutive holidays, but my daughter was only one year old and I didn't want to do anything."
On the other hand, there were also posts that said, "I would like to spend my time cleaning and hobbies that I would normally stay at home, and would like to spend some time on hobbies such as books I couldn't read on a daily basis."