By Nathalie Tropée
Published on 17 Dec 20 at 11:25
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This is a page that the leaders of Gandon Evasion are in a hurry to turn. A catastrophic year 2020 for activities related to travel and passenger transport.
However, 2020 had started well for the Gandon company, which is both atravel agency and a bus transport company.
“We experienced good growth in 2019 and had good prospects for 2020. We significantly increased the number of customers at the start of the year, particularly at the agricultural show in March since we doubled the number. of passengers transported ”
Not to mention the trips that were already full for 2020.
“The company is not threatened”
But the health crisis is there. And since March, activity has slowed down.
“We are still present by phone for our customers but our branches were closed during the two lockdowns. Our agents had to manage cancellations and edit credit notes, valid for 18 months, on trips. “
If the activity did not resume in May and this summer, the two leaders noted a slight tremor in October. “We have maintained a few days and short stays. The school transport activity, which represents only 10% of the activity, was also maintained in the fall.
Protected deposits
Corinne Ramel and Jean-Philippe Canto are now looking towards 2021. “The good financial health of the company will allow us to get through this crisis. The company is not threatened. Our clients can rest assured that their down payments are protected by our financial guarantee, ”continues Jean-Philippe Canto.
During December, clients will therefore receive a 2021 brochure, which will include all of the agency’s travel proposals, from the Granville carnival to the American West. “We are postponing the trips to 2020 and have high hopes for a recovery in 2021.”
In addition, it is always possible to book and offer gift vouchers via the agency’s website. “Our site is up to date, customers can consult all our offers for 2021”, conclude the leaders.
Convenient
Website www.gandonevasion.fr.
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