Hotel at Taiwan's Marine Science Museum to Close in Mid-July; Mayor Seeks Solutions

The Hotel Begins, a hotel operating under concession at Taiwan's National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST), is slated to close its doors in mid-July.

NMMST is currently in discussions with the operating company, Chong Jun Co., Ltd., to understand the circumstances leading to the decision and to explore potential resolutions. If continued operation is deemed unfeasible, NMMST plans to terminate the contract and initiate a new bidding process to find a replacement operator.

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Keelung hotels are in short supply on weekends, and Keelung has accommodation needs.

Guests who have stayed at the hotel expressed regret over its impending closure. They cited the hotel's quality facilities, its natural surroundings with a distinctive green tunnel, and its proximity to attractions like NMMST and Chaojing Park as highlights, despite its location being somewhat distant from the city center.

Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang acknowledged the city's high demand for accommodation, particularly on weekends, and has contacted NMMST to facilitate discussions between the museum and the hotel operator. The mayor hopes to find a way to keep the hotel running and encourage further investment in Keelung's hospitality sector.

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I have contacted NMMST and hope to sit down with the operator to discuss how this hotel can continue to operate and how more businesses can continue to invest in hotel operations in Keelung.