Kuoni’s UK bookings are down 30%, according to the group’s latest figures.
Figures for April 12, due to be revealed at an Annual General Meeting today, showed UK booking levels are down 30% in Swiss franc terms.
In pound sterling, levels are down 11%.
The tour operator said its booking levels remain severely depressed by negative currency movements.
Booking levels for the group overall are down 23% below prior-year levels, or 12% down in local currency terms.
“This is a slight improvement on the booking figures published in mid-March 2009,†said a statement.
“The upward trend is attributable to a growing tendency among consumers to book later and at shorter notice.â€
At today’s AGM, shareholders will be asked to approve the re-election of the chairman of the Board of Directors Henning Boysen.
Board member David J. Schnell is also standing for re-election.
Both Board members would be elected to serve for a three-year term.
The AGM will also be asked to approve the distribution of a dividend of CHF 2.00 per Registered Share A and CHF 10.00 per Registered Share B.
By Bev Fearis
