In Pics | Hong Kong: Iconic floating hotel sinks at sea
Authored By Manas Joshi
Published: Jun 21, 2022, 01:18 IST | Updated: Jun 21, 2022, 01:18 IST
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The 'it' place
The hotel opened for guests in 1976. Some of its high profile guests include Tom Cruise and Queen of England.
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Decades of authentic food
The hotel served authentic Cantonese food for decades.
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The impact of the pandemic
Covid pandemic forced the hotel to pull shutters. This was a massive blow to its finances that were already in trouble due to high cost of operations. Companies were not ready to run the hotel even if they were offered a no-charge takeover.
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Iconic eatery moved
Just before it sank, the hotel was moved from its place using a tugboat.
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A popular attraction
People rushed to catch last glimpse of the hotel as it was being moved from its position. The company owning the hotel said it sank as it met 'adverse conditions' at sea.
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