Hong Kong’s iconic floating restaurant will close its doors from Tuesday "until further notice". (South China Morning Post photo)Hong Kong's iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant will close its doors from Tuesdy "until further notice" as the coronavirus outbreak continues to slam a food and beverage industry that has been reeling since social unrest since last year. "As of March 3 and until further notice, Jumbo Kingdom will suspend its day-to-day operation," said Hong Kong-listed owner and conglomerate Melco International Development, in a statement on Monday. "This decision has been taken in light of the severe impact Covid-19 has had on the restaurants' business. Businesses include the Jumbo Floating Restaurant and Tai-Pak Floating Restaurant, which Aberdeen Restaurant bought in 1987, both in Aberdeen Harbour on the south side of Hong Kong Island.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2020 13:29 UTC