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The Spengler Cup in Davos has to bow to Corona again. Is bankruptcy imminent? What do those affected say about it?
This is the worst possible case. That puts the HCD in a struggle for survival.
For HCD President Gaudenz Domenig, the renewed cancellation of the Spengler Cup, even at short notice, is “the worst possible case. That puts the HCD in a struggle for survival. ” The loss that is building up is greater than the equity of two million francs reported before the season.
Domenig even discussed the worst-case scenario in the form of the bankruptcy of HC Davos. “With the withdrawal of the cantonal license, the protective shield comes into effect,” but the canton says. The extent to which the uncovered costs can be borne by the federal government and the canton is currently being clarified, the press release said. Domenig puts the actual costs and expenses for the organization in the higher single-digit million franc range.
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Domenig speaks of a possible bankruptcy.
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The Spengler Cup boss Marc Gianola hoped until the end that it would still work out. Now he shows understanding for the decision to the newspaper “Südostschweiz”. «You have to accept the decision. We did a lot to keep the whole organization going. We were even able to replace two teams in the past few weeks. The bad news from HC Davos of 17 cases was one too many. We regret it, but understand the decision. “
Hoteliers also feared
“We hope that the cancellation of the Spengler Cup will not lead to a wave of departures from the Davos Klosters holiday destination,” said Reto Branschi, director of the Davos Klosters tourism organization, on Saturday when asked by the Keystone-SDA news agency. The tourism organization and the community of Davos were involved in the canton’s decision.
The decision is also approved by politicians. “The right decision by the canton of Graubünden,” wrote National Councilor Jon Pult (SP / GR) on Twitter on Saturday. It is very bitter for HC Davos, for Davos and all of Graubünden. The federal and cantonal authorities should not skimp on the financial protective shield.
On Monday, the World Economic Forum (WEF) decided to postpone its annual meeting planned in Davos in January to early summer due to the pandemic.