SGR has received about 800 claims from duped customers following Vacansoleil’s bankruptcy. That number accounts for a total damage amount of 400,000 euros, says SGR director Erik Jan Reuver. In addition, it appears that Vacanseoeil is unable to repay 7 tons to the Voucher Fund. That damage amount will also be borne by SGR, since the guarantee fund must repay the money advanced by the State for the Voucher Fund. This brings the damage caused by Vacansoleil to SGR to €1.1 million. Since Vacansoleil’s bank guarantee was higher than the damage amount, the net damage for SGR comes out to zero, Reuver said. Vacansoleil was declared bankrupt at the end of September this year. Vacansoleil was under heavy pressure, the camping vacation tour operator revealed earlier. From the past, the company had a high level of debt. In addition, during the corona pandemic, camping vacation sales collapsed and additional financing had to be raised. A combination of increased interest rates, high redemption costs and high inflation caused Vacansoleil to run into trouble. It was announced in mid-October that Vacansoleil is making a relaunch. France’s Maeva Campings, the online travel agency of Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs, has acquired the name and website of the Dutch camping provider. In the process, only 8 to 10 of the 300 or so employees went along. (Photo Shutterstock).
