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The bankruptcy of Thomas Cook could have serious consequences for many hoteliers. In Hammamet, Tunisia, several institutions may even close the door. "Some hotels are in danger of bankruptcy, with 80-90% of their business relying on Thomas Cook, and the repercussions of Thomas Cook's bankruptcy could lead to hotel bankruptcies all over the Mediterranean," said boss Medhi Allani. of a hotel in Hammamet and president of the regional federation of the hotel industry of the region of Nabeul-Hammamet, Tuesday at the microphone of Europe 1.
Thomas Cook owes a million euros to his hotel
"On average, Thomas Cook represents one-third of my annual turnover.Many of my colleagues and I did the math.We have a backlog of unpaid bills that runs from the end of June until today, it's is the most important period for beach hotels, where we make most of our income.At Hammamet, they must in all between 60 and 70 million euros, "he explains.
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Medhi Allani, however, believes that the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook should not lead to the closure of his hotel. "They owe me a little less than a million euros, but a good part of my clientele is local, and that is certainly what will allow the survival of my institution."