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Chinese cinema offers flat-seat nap service to boost lunchtime business

A cinema in Xi'an, China, has introduced a unique noon nap service to increase weekday business. For a monthly fee, patrons can reserve flat-reclining seats in designated screening halls for a two-and-a-half-hour rest period. The service, which includes complimentary beverages and optional amenities like earplugs, aims to attract workers seeking a midday break. AI

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Chinese cinema offers flat-seat nap service to boost lunchtime business

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    Chinese cinema offers noon nap service with flat seats to boost lunchtime business

    A cinema in northwestern China has gained attention on social media for its unique noon nap service, offering adjustable seats for workers to relax during their lunch breaks. This popular initiative at Lumiai Cinema in Xian, Shaanxi province, has been operational since April last…