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.
Administrative Services Travel Agency, Tour Operator And Other Reservation Service And Related Activities Travel Agency, Tour Operator And Other Reservation Service And Related Activities 79 - Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 April 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2009
Foreseen end date
16 April 2009
Description
Österreichisches Verkehrsbüro, Austria's leading tourism company, has cut about 100 out of 3,100 jobs across the country since the beginning of 2009 by non-filling its vacant posts. This personnel policy is part of a thorough-going cost savings programme launched in response to dramatic reductions in travel bookings since the beginning of the economic downturn. This was revealed by the company's CEO, Harald Nograsek, in mid-April 2009. At present, it is unclear when the policy of non-filling vacant positions will be terminated.
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