Well-known travel agency declares bankruptcy. Due to the pandemic

Firo-tour has been on the Slovak market for more than 20 years.

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The Slovak branch of the Firo-tour travel agency announced bankruptcy on December 29.

The business of the company, which has been active on the market for more than 20 years, has been seriously hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

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“We want to approach this matter in our own way,” Marcel Siekel of Firo-tour wrote on Facebook. “In a fair and friendly way, with you our clients in first place. This means you’ll receive the money for already purchased holidays and vouchers, no later than in six months.”

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