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Big hotel chains report few vacancies in the Helsinki region this festive season, even though the traditional New Year influx of Russian tourists has not really materialised.
Hospitality industry insiders report that Chinese tourists are helping to make up some of the shortfall, along with guests in town for big sporting events, reports Finland’s state broadcaster YLE.
The capital city region is usually thronged with Russian tourists at this time of year, as travellers cross the eastern border to take advantage of Russia?s longer New Year holiday. This year is different.
As the weak rouble and Russia?s economic troubles influence travel plans, Chinese guests and hockey fans have taken up the slack. Finnair is targeting the far east for new business, bringing Chinese tourists to Helsinki, while the Ice Hockey World Under-20 Championships are bringing plenty of business to the capital?s tourism businesses.
Read the article at http://yle.fi/uutiset/hockey_fans_fill_hotels_as_russians_stay_away/8558831
Source: www.yle.fi
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