en.Wedoany.com Reported - Online travel provider Lastminute plans to cut approximately 25% of its workforce while increasing investment in artificial intelligence technology. The group, headquartered in the Netherlands with a branch in Chiasso, is driving AI applications and undergoing restructuring for this purpose.

According to the company, multiple countries will be affected by these layoffs. Based on its 2025 financial report, the group had 1,628 employees at the end of the year, and the announced 25% reduction equates to approximately 400 positions. Lastminute plans to complete the restructuring by the end of 2026 and achieve annual cost savings of about 16 million euros starting from 2027.

The saved funds will primarily be used to enhance AI capabilities, including investing in AI features for customer applications, expanding data infrastructure, and increasing expertise in key technology-related areas. Lastminute CEO Alessandro Petazzi stated in a press release that this is a difficult but necessary decision, and the company will do its best to support colleagues during the transition.

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