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The travel industry has been hit hard by the crown crisis. Distance rules, mask requirements and quarantine reduce the desire to travel, as a spokesperson for Knecht Reisen recently confirmed in an interview with AZ. Tour operators have to react to the change in the economic situation, also with layoffs.
170 posts at Hotelplan, 140 at DER Touristik Suisse, 70 at TUI Suisse are said to have been eliminated in recent months, the Sunday newspaper reported. The Knecht Reisegruppe, the fifth largest Swiss travel company based in Windisch, has already had to give a warning. Apparently this is even more than previously known: According to the Sunday newspaper, the number of employees in laid-off positions has increased significantly in recent weeks. A fourth wave of layoffs in October now affects nearly 30 jobs.
In the company’s latest official announcement from June, there was talk of a 20 percent job cut. Exact numbers were not provided at the time. Therefore, the number of jobs to be eliminated was between 40 and 46 in summer. According to the Knecht website, the group currently employs more than 300 people, which in addition to Knecht Reisen also includes Baumeler, Glur Reisen, Latino Travel and Kira Reisen.
Office of Economy and Labor wants information
Referring to internal sources, the Sunday newspaper now reports 100 jobs said to have been eliminated through layoffs and layoffs. The austerity program generated resentment and uncertainty even among management. The heads of various travel brands such as Baumeler Reisen, Glur, Kira Reisen or House of Sport have voluntarily resigned in recent months and weeks. The departure of the HR director from Knecht Reisen is also imminent.
Meanwhile, even the Aargau Canton Office of Economy and Labor has been activated, the Sunday newspaper continues. The authorities have contacted Knecht Reisen in recent days to find out if a mass dismissal is taking place. “We are aware of the staff reduction in the Knecht Group and we are in contact with the management. It is not known at the moment if it is a question of massive dismissals ”, said the head of the office Thomas Buchmann to the Sunday newspaper. However, a mass layoff must be reported. So far, no reports have been received. Information from the company is now expected. (phh)
