Inspirato Announces Plan to Streamline Operations
Inspirato, a luxury travel subscription brand, announced a workforce reduction affecting 12% of its staff to manage costs amid macroeconomic uncertainty. This decision leaves the company with over 800 employees, up by more than 300 since December 2020. CEO Brent Handler emphasized that this move is aimed at achieving Adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 2023 while maintaining service quality for subscribers. Inspirato plans to share more details in its upcoming fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results report.
- Reduction in workforce aims to lower operational costs.
- Current headcount is over 800, showing growth since December 2020.
- Focus on achieving Adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 2023.
- Immediate impact on employee morale due to job cuts.
- Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty may hinder growth.
DENVER, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ISPO), the innovative luxury travel subscription brand, today announced a plan to streamline operations. The plan includes a workforce reduction, effective immediately, that impacts approximately
“We took this step to help reduce costs as we manage Inspirato responsibly in the face of ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty,” said Brent Handler, Inspirato’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “While we regret saying goodbye to this talented group of colleagues, we believe that the long-term opportunity for Inspirato remains strong. We believe this reduction will help us achieve our goal of Adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 2023 while continuing to deliver the service and certainty that our Inspirato subscribers expect whenever they travel with us.”
The Company will provide further details when it reports financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 later this year.
About Inspirato
Inspirato (NASDAQ: ISPO) is a luxury travel subscription company that provides access to a managed and controlled portfolio of hand-selected vacation options, delivered through an innovative model designed to ensure the service and certainty that affluent customers demand. The Inspirato portfolio includes branded, controlled luxury vacation homes available exclusively to subscribers and guests, accommodations at five-star hotel and resort partners, and custom travel experiences. For more information, visit www.inspirato.com.
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