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
230 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 April 2010
Employment effect (start)
1 July 2010
Foreseen end date
31 December 2010
Description
America Express Business Travel (Voyages d'Affaiers) is to cut 230 jobs in France with the closure of eleven offices in 2010. The company blamed ongoing "violent" consequences of the economic crisis for the decision, referring to a trend for many businesses to cut travel costs and organise teleconferences. The company suffered a 25% drop in business in 2009 and had already laid off some 400 employees during the crisis (see related factsheet)
Eurofound (2010), American Express Voyages d'Affaires, Closure in France, factsheet number 70556, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70556.
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