They book through appointed sales agents in those countries. Our customers are typically professional people who are reasonably active and want more from their holiday than cheap wine and a sun tan. They will be interested in local cultures and history or wildlife and landscapes. There are no commitments to air seats and accommodation costs will depend on the number of travellers in a party. Vehicles and equipment are normally rented locally.
Management systems ensure healthy load factors and efficient control of overseas costs.
Capital expenditure requirements are limited ensuring strong, year round cash flows and dollar denominated revenues from overseas customers provide a partial currency hedge. Net currency exposures are covered through forward contracts. The head office is based in Sutton, near Ely in Cambridgeshire. Scheduled and charter flights are used, with a range of hotel accommodation and liveaboard boats offered. There are a variety of holidays for clients to choose from, but all are based around diving, snorkelling or learning to dive.