taking on 2,330 former employees and hiring a further 1,500 to help fill its new stores, and for its headquarters. The family-run travel company bought the 178-year-old tour operator after it fell into liquidation in September.
But now they have been forced to cut numbers following the coronavirus pandemic - and the ongoing travel restrictions. Owners John and Irene Hays said: “We are devastated that after all of our efforts and the huge investment we’ve made we now face losing some of our valued employees, through no fault of their own.“Following the decision to ban travel to Spain and the changes in furlough conditions coming at the same time, we have had no choice.“We are also devastated for everyone who may lose their job and we will do.
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