Chile’s tourism industry suffers aftershocks from Saturday’s earthquake and fears long-term effects

The tourism industry in Chile has been hit hard as travelers cancel trips to the disaster-struck country.

Since the 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Saturday, Andes Hostel in Santiago has received five to six cancellations per day, an employee told the Santiago Times.

The hostel suffered minimal damage and all utilities are functioning.  Even so, international guests from Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and the U.S. have cancelled reservations. Staff said other hostels in Santiago are encountering the same difficulties and predicts the next two weeks, at least, will be hard on business.

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