The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Arts / Sports Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities Amusement and recreation activities 93.21 - Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
110 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
1 July 2024
Employment effect (start)
1 July 2024
Foreseen end date
Description
Futuroscope, a French theme park near Poitiers, is recruiting 110 permanent employees, including 45 lifeguards. This is part of a €60 million investment to add the Aquascope to the park. The majority shareholders are Compagnies des Alpes and SEML Patrimoniale de la Vienne have invested €300 million in the company.
Futuroscope employs a total of 700 people. A further 1250 temporary workers are recruited on a seasonal basis. The company will unveil a new animation next year and aims to meet its net zero emissions target.
Eurofound (2024), Futuroscope, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 202020, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202020.
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