Booking Holdings(US:BKNG) 3 6 Ke·2025-07-17 12:56Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Booking.com, the world's largest OTA, plans to lay off approximately 1,000 employees globally, significantly impacting its Amsterdam headquarters [2][5]. - The layoffs are part of a broader organizational restructuring aimed at modernizing processes and improving operational efficiency, despite the company's recent strong financial performance, including a 37% increase in net profit to $5.9 billion [5][6]. - The company currently employs over 24,000 people globally, with around 13,000 at Booking.com, including approximately 7,000 in Amsterdam, where layoffs are expected to range from 200 to 1,000 positions [5][6]. Group 2 - In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Booking Holdings announced a 25% global workforce reduction, indicating a history of significant layoffs [3]. - The restructuring plan was announced on November 8, 2024, and includes not only layoffs but also optimizing procurement and seeking real estate savings [5]. - The Dutch Christian trade union CNV has expressed concerns about the vagueness of the restructuring plan, particularly regarding the criteria for layoffs and which employees will be affected [7].