Must cut out the 17 May deal – Dagsavisen

A wide range of known and revered Oslo hotels Long 17th of May traditions must namely hold entirely or semi-closed while the strike is ongoing.

– It is enough to be a part miserable and disappointed guests, unless one has hired strike breakers, says Tore Skjelstad Aunet, manager for the hotel and restaurant in the Federation.

Oslo include Plaza, Royal Christiania, Bastion, Scandic Victoria and Grand Hotel hit by the strike. The same restaurants Thank God It’s Friday at Karl Johan and Aker Brygge, Three Brothers, Hard Rock Café and Scotsman.

On Bristol’s banquet department closed. 400 guests had pre-ordered the May 17th lunch at Hotel Bristol. Those we have had to call and cancel, get Dagsavisen illuminated. Usually 1,000 guests visited Bristol on May 17th.

Locked hotels

– How the strike affect the May 17th offer will differ from hotel to hotel. At some hotels, there will be a reduction in supply, in some it will be a normal supply, but other hotels will simply be closed. My advice is to contact the property in question to find out how the operation on May 17th is, says CEO of Scandic Hotels Norway, Svein Arild Mevold.

At Holmenkollen Park has for years had a numerous traditional 17th of May events. Most of these are canceled, including the popular luncheon.

– We have changed our offer May 17 compared to what we would have had if we had full staffing. We have no chance to serve lunch, which under normal circumstances is popular and always full. This year we have only an evening buffet at one restaurant, says hotel director at Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica, Bjorn Runar Johansen.

Reduced deals

– The impression we have is that the vast majority fail implementing planned events. But there is a reduction in supply. At some hotels you get very simple meals. It may be crackers for breakfast, says director of NHO tourism, Kristin Krohn Devold said.

Information Responsible of Fellesforbundet, Vidar Grønli, saying they did not list the extent to which the conflict affects weddings or 17 the May serving.

– This is the consequence of a strike. We believe employers have had every opportunity to come to meet us, he said.

Skjelstad Aune says he feels sorry for the guests who have pre-booked table and looked forward to the May 17th luncheon.

– this is no dream situation on such a day as May 17, he says, and stresses that it will not be visible pickets in yellow vests on the streets just this day.