Statement from Lonely Planet Regarding Staff Cuts and Reorganization

Earlier today, Skift broke the news that Lonely Planet would be making changes to its global content business. On Thursday morning Melbourne time, Lonely Planet leadership spoke to staffers, and employees quickly began sharing details of the staffing cuts. Australian media reported numbers up to 100, but the final tally will likely be less due to moves within the organization. We spoke with COO Daniel Houghton, who did not deny the cuts or reorganization but disagreed with some o