Due to the major earthquake in Mandalay, 16 hotels in Mandalay Region have collapsed, and assessments are underway to determine the extent of damage to the affected hotels, according to the Mandalay Region Hotel Entrepreneurs’ Association.
“A total of 16 hotels have collapsed. Although some buildings did not collapse, we are still inspecting those with structural damage. The assessment is not yet complete. The Directorate of Hotels and Tourism is also conducting inspections, while some hotels are already carrying out repairs. There are four hotels near the highway bus terminal. Since the first floor of a hotel collapsed, the entire five-storey structure will need to be demolished. Another structure was originally planned as a 12-storey hotel but currently has only eight storeys. As its foundation is stable, there is no significant damage to the structure, and both the lift and glass panels remain intact. The Aung Myint Mo Guesthouse and residential buildings are also being re-inspected,” said an official from the Mandalay Region Hotel Entrepreneurs’ Association.
Due to the impact of the major Mandalay earthquake, 16 hotels in the region have collapsed. Although some hotels did not collapse, they sustained damage, and their status is currently being documented. Some of these affected hotels are fully insured and some continue to operate as they have sustained only minor damage.
— ASH/KNN
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