When magdas HOTEL opened in 2015, the refugee crisis was beginning to take flight in Europe. According to the UNHCR, by the end of 2016, nearly 5.2 million refugees and migrants arrived in Europe from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries torn apart by war.
With their location in the heart of Vienna, the owners at magdas HOTEL knew refugees would begin arriving in their area looking for a place to live, work, and create a new life. And they were right—Austria hosts around 146,000 refugees and more than 18,000 asylum seekers.
Originally posted on globalheroes.com
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