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« Previous Story | The Industry Report Home Page | Next Story » Layoffs Hit Intrawest Resorts As Economic Turmoil Rolls OnBy Craig Altschul  Company spokesman Ian Galbraith, noting that Intrawest is hardly immune to the current economic environment in North America, wrote that the layoffs were necessary to "preserve our ability to be competitive and ensure our future success." The number of employees affected and resorts where they worked was not released, but Galbraith wrote that those employees laid off are being offered outplacement services to help in their transition. The workforce reductions, however, will affect primarily non-guest interfacing positions in business units across the company, he told The Industry Report. "Although these are difficult decisions for us, our vision remains consistent, and we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, homeowners, and employees," he said. Intrawest staved off bankruptcy filing at the 11th hour last month when Fortress, its parent company, came up with the funding to keep the multi-resort company moving. Intrawest resorts include Blue Mt., Copper Mt., Mountain Creek, Panorama, Snowshoe, Tremblant, Winter Park, and Post a comment
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