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All Leisure upbeat on visibility despite rising fuel costs

Friday, July 25, 2008

All Leisure, the cruise holiday operator, saw its pre-tax profits slip in the first six months of the year to April 30 as it wrestled with increased fuel and start up costs.

Sales at the company, which trades through the Voyages of Discovery, Swan Hellenic and Discover Egypt brands, said sales were up 43% to £32.9 million but that pre-tax profits had fallen 56% to £0.9 million. Half year cash balances were £30.2 million.

Roger Allard, All Leisure’s chairman, blamed the drop in profits on rising fuel costs and said that only a small proportion of those costs could be recovered through surcharges.

But despite the problems, the company said it had good visibility, with 95% of this year's forecasted revenues already achieved and Winter 2008 bookings on track.

“With the company's robust business model, strong year-round cash position and unique destination led cruising model, the board remain confident about the future,” Allard said.






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