The start of the skiing holidays did not bring tourists to Etelä-Savo – lack of snow and the weak economy are blamed

Tourism businesses in South Savo report that people are spending less money than before.

The skiing season has started more slowly than normal in the tourist destinations of South Savo.

The capital region is celebrating its skiing holiday this week. In previous years, skiers have also travelled to tourist destinations in South Savo.

– There are fewer customers, and they spend less. Family holidays can be perceived as too expensive.

According to Liukkonen, the lack of snow and ice has led to some customers go north.

– Even today, people do not always like their holidays during a ski holiday week, but how best for anyone.

Lack of natural snow takes customers away from ski resorts

The lowness of the natural snow has also silenced customer flows in Tornimäki in Mikkeli and at the Savonlinna Ruunarines.

Kelho says people saves everything that is not necessary. When you go to the slope, it is done in good weather.

– Skiing school is bought less frequently. We first try to practice independently with the child.

Growth also noticeable

– The Helsinki Metropolitan Area Holiday Week is generally lively for us. We are a spa hotel, and it is just an element of families with children.