We’re not laying – off workers – Kempinski Hotel

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City has dismissed reports of the massive lay off of workers amid major upheavals in businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Reports are rife that this is occurring largely because the luxurious hotel is struggling to keep business afloat in recent times.

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta made such claims in Parliament Friday.

“…for a hotel like Kempinski which has about 400 workers, they are letting 340 go home. They are closing about four floors of that hotel… And those become really difficult moments.”

However, management of the hotel in a Press Statement has denied the reports insisting it has put in place measures to ensure business continuity despite the challenges.

“Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra is aware of news stories circulating in the media about an imminent retrenchment and possible closure of the Hotel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This news is incorrect.

“Hotel Management wishes to clarify that the Hotel has no plans to close down or retrench any of its staff at the moment. We observe and follow the strict guidance and recommendations by the national and local authorities and we have put in place significant measures to ensure smooth business continuity.”

“The well-being of our guests and staff remains our utmost priority,” the statement noted.