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.
South West; Dorset and Somerset; Bournemouth and Poole
Location of affected unit(s)
Ferndown
Sector
Hotel / Restaurants Accommodation And Food Service Activities Accommodation 55.1 - Hotels and similar accommodation
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 October 2004
Employment effect (start)
19 December 2004
Foreseen end date
Description
The De Vere Dormy Hotel in Bournemouth is to close with the loss of 200 jobs. The hotel was put on the market in January but a lack of ‘suitable' offers has led the company to consider bids from property developers. Some of the hotel staff will be able to apply for jobs at a new hotel the company is building in Bournemouth, which will open in late 2005. The four star complex will close its doors on 19 December and looks set to be used for housing.
Sources
7 October 2004: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2004), De Vere Hotels, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 60646, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60646.
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