Action taken to combat trade downturn

Hoteliers nationwide are contributing to the fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak and taking action to boost business recovery.
Dalian InterContinental Hotel in Northeast China's Liaoning province has given medics from the coastal city who have helped fight the epidemic free cakes on their birthdays, as well as free buffets and afternoon teas each month.
Hilton Xi'an High-tech Zone in Shaanxi province in Northwest China is preselling a range of products on its official WeChat mini program during the outbreak.
All are valid until Dec 31.
Online presales at Grand Hyatt Hangzhou in Zhejiang province are running from March 2-15.
A total of 60 products in eight categories, including rooms, catering, banquets, conferences, fitness, spa and laundry services went on presale on Thursday via Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu's WeChat mini program.
Presales at Hualuxe Xi'an Hi-tech Zone in Shaanxi province started on Monday and will last until the end of this month.

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