In this way, diners need not fear having to eat at restaurants that serve many people. "Business-wise, it's better to convert the existing space creatively by making them more viable and productive. "Hotels can make use of their open and al-fresco spaces for dining as they provide better ventilation, which is a necessary consideration for businesses now to stop the Covid-19 virus from spreading," he said in an interview yesterday. Chua said such spaces include areas near the swimming pool, balcony or ballroom, where a bigger distance can be carved out for diners. "For the medium or high-end hotels, they can even offer a free Covid-19 swab test for diners before the dining experience, too." he added. One such hotel which has done so is The Chow Kit in Kuala Lumpur, where its 113 hotel rooms can be converted into private dining spaces, allowing fully-vaccinated guests to enjoy their meals in the comfort and safety of private dining areas. "Dubbed the Private@Chow Kit, these special rooms emphasis minimal but impeccable service in order to reduce touchpoints and interaction with staff and other guests. "We've had good responses so far, especially from guests who enjoy dining out but are looking for something safer with minimal interaction. "This allows guests to enjoy maximum safety and privacy while still being able to enjoy their meals," said hotel manager Rachel Low. She added guests can make their bookings in advance and each room will only accommodate 50% of its usual capacity for maximum physical distancing. ""To enhance the safety of guests and staff, guests will register for their rooms, select and purchase their meals in advance before arriving QUESTION 1: Evaluate the hotel's decision to convert the hotel rooms into private dining spaces. What are the key reasons for doing this