THE hotel-room crunch that was predicted for the Beijing Olympics doesn't seem to be happening, said Zhang Huiguang, director of Beijing's Tourism Bureau. She said about 500,000 foreigners are expected for the Games, a figure Beijing officials have long been predicting.
Only 77% of capacity at Beijing's five-star hotels has been booked for the Aug. 8-24 Games. The fourstar hotel rate is 44%, she said, adding the rate is even lower for three- and two-star facilities.
One reason could be China's crackdown on visa procedures. Also, prices are rising, Ms. Zhang said.
-Associated Press
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