Keep in mind this report in the NYT is writen by lifestyle and travel writer Shivani Vora. This people usually get invited (ie gratis vacation/stay) to write about the topic and often receive financial compensation on what actually should be an unbiased report based on facts!
I wonder why the hotels seen high occupancy (according to report) yet people are out of work and x tourism related business closed down for good.
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