Hotels, theme parks rush to open in ASEAN as tourism rebounds

Labor shortages could put a lid on profits

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Tourists are returning to popular destinations in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia, but staffing is a challenge for an industry that typically pays low wages.  © Reuters

KOSUKE INOUE and TOMOKO WAKASUGI, Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/SHANGHAI -- The hospitality industry in Southeast Asia is seeing a turnaround after governments began easing COVID-19 restrictions. Operators of luxury hotels and theme parks have begun opening new facilities and making investments as travel and leisure demand bounces back.

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