Euro Disney, the theme park complex situated in Paris, has been ranked France’s largest employer on a single site with a 15,000 staff and nearly 8,000 new recruits taken on each year. Together they cast a powerful spell.
The results were revealed this month in a report by research firm Vigéo Eiris which found that there are 500 different job types at Euro Disney with staff who come from 100 countries and speak 20 languages. As Forbes has reported, Euro Disney’s latest blockbuster attraction, which is themed to the Oscar-winning movie Ratatouille, alone led to the creation of 200 new jobs with 4,000 people contributing to it.
Their careers get a sparkle as Euro Disney’s staff receive 400,000 hours of training annually, which is more than three times the legal minimum. A total of 10% of hirings are senior citizens and 764 are handicapped.
They are all known as Cast Members due to the role they play in Euro Disney’s themed facilities. The company is listed on the Paris Euronext exchange and operates seven hotels, two convention centres, 55 restaurants and a 27-hole golf course. At the heart of its business are two park, the fairytale inspired flagship Disneyland Paris and its movie-themed neighbour the Walt Disney Studios.
Classic attractions in the parks are currently being given a new sprinkle of pixie dust in makeovers which will be ready in time for the resort’s 25th anniversary next year.
Euro Disney’s latest financial statements show that in the six months leading up to 31 March 2016 occupancy at its on-site hotels rose one percentage point on the same period the previous year to 78.1%. Combined with the average spending per room rising $2.62 (€2.32) to $241.57 (€213.55) it powered a 2.1% boost in revenue to $683.7 million (€604.4 million).
According to Euro Disney’s financial statements, the boost in average spending per guest was driven by increased admissions, merchandise and food and beverage takings. It demonstrates Euro Disney’s resilience despite the terrorist attacks in Paris which took place during the period and led to the parks closing for four days.
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