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Saga warns of summer headwinds in market update

Operators
Gary Noakes
19 June 2019

Saga Group has warned of falling revenue in its travel division in a downbeat market report.

Saga said Spirit of Discovery was hitting its targets following its launch last summer

In a trading update covering the period 1 February to 18 June, the over-50s specialist said tour operating revenue had fallen 4% year-on-year to date.

“Conditions in the travel market are very competitive and affected by current political uncertainties,” Saga said.

It added: “The group’s tour operations business is not immune to such pressures, with booked revenues for the full year down 4% as of 15 June when compared to the same period last year. In addition, margins for this year will be impacted by competitive discounting.”

Saga said cruise bookings “are more resilient”, adding: “The group expects to be in line with target booking levels for departures this year.”