Scandic Group Says To Close Half Of Hotels In Finland Over COVID-19 Outbreak
Umer Jamshaid Published April 01, 2020 | 03:50 PM
HELSINKI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 01st April, 2020) Scandic Hotels Oy said on Wednesday that it would close 14 out of its 28 hotels across Finland due to a drop in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the latest data, Finland has registered 1,446 COVID-19 cases, including 17 fatalities.
"The decision is very difficult, but necessary because of the collapsed demand.
In this way, we strive to minimize the financial consequences of the crisis, " Scandic Hotels Oy CEO Aki Kayhko said, as quoted in a statement.
In April, the closures will affect hotels in Turku, Seinajoki, Salo, Rauma, Mikkeli, Kuopio, Kemi, Jarvenpaa, Jyvaskyla, Joensuu and Hameenlinna.
Scandic Hotels Oy is a part of Scandic Group, the largest hotel chain in the Nordic countries. In March, the hotel chain shut a number of hotels in the region and furloughed part of its staff.
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