Landmark Columbia Gorge Hotel closes
By KATU.com Staff
HOOD RIVER, Ore. – A local landmark nestled in the heart of a tourist mecca is apparently the latest victim of a contracting economy.
The Columbia Gorge Hotel, located in Hood River, has closed its doors with no assurance it will reopen in the future. At least 30 people have lost their jobs, with 60 more layoffs possible if the hotel remains closed through the summer, its busiest period.
The hotel had been booked to capacity for Valentine’s Day weekend. A nearby hotel is doing what they can to accommodate guests who had reservations.
Monday, February 02, 2009
A sad sign of the times
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