Tour Operator Specialising in Skiing Activity Holidays For Sale

Business description

This business was set up by the current vendor some 10 years ago and specialises in the provision of skiing and activity holidays to the general public. In that time the business has built up an excellent reputation for providing its clients with superb holiday experiences. This is achieved though extremely high levels of personal service and market knowledge.

As part of this the company features holidays in many of the world –reknowned ski resorts located in The French Alps, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Italy and the USA. Services can include a complete turnkey holiday solution including accommodation, flights, transfers, ski and equipment hire(the company has its own ski hire facility in Champery), lift passes, ski guiding and instruction.

The business offers a wide selection of comfortable family run hotels as well as their own chalets,all of which are beautifully maintained and ideally located for both the skiing, biking and local ammenities. Chalets offer a friendly and informal alternative to the usual package holiday as well as giving great value for money . As well as offering superb accomodation (each chalet has sauna and hot tub!) the company ensures all customers are well fed and watered whilst on holiday with breakfast and 4 course evening meal provided. Special dietary requests are also catered for.

In addition to the chalet accommodation(the business has leases on 5 large complexes in Champery and Morzine with access to many more) the business has just recently aquired a superb 4 star chalet style hotel on a 15 year lease. This is the only acomodation of its kind in the area and can boast superb facilities. It is expected to have a truly positive impact on the future trading of this business.

Equipment:

The business has its own bespoke booking system that was developed for the business. In addition to this it has a large stock of skis, boots, mountain bikes and apparel available to hire(circa £75,000). This equipment is included within the sale price.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

There is a 2 bedroom flat on the first floor that is currently rented out on a short term tenancy. Rent received is £400/month. Current market value is circa £200,000 and this is excluded from the asking price. However should a buyer wish to aquire the freehold or lease it for that matter the vendor is happy to accommodate this. This business is truly relocatable

Switzerland- the business has small rented administration offices within Champery which is situated just over one hour away from Geneva airport. It has also set up a office within the new hotel complex it has leased which is right in the heart of Les Portes du Soleil giving it superb visibility and access to clients.

Location:

UK- business operates from freehold premises in North Wales. The retail operation is situated on the main high street with good frontage and public parking close by. The unit comprises ground floor offices circa 350 square feet with toilets and small kitchen. There is a 2 bedroom flat on the first floor that is currently rented out on a short term tenancy. Rent received is £400/month. Current market value is circa £200,000 and this is excluded from the asking price. However should a buyer wish to aquire the freehold or lease it for that matter the vendor is happy to accommodate this. This business is truly relocatable

Switzerland- the business has small rented administration offices within Champery which is situated just over one hour away from Geneva airport. It has also set up a office within the new hotel complex it has leased which is right in the heart of Les Portes du Soleil giving it superb visibility and access to clients.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The potential for this business is huge. It is truly scaleable. The business has just recently taken on a unique 4 star chalet style hotel that becomes operational in September 2008. This 15 year lease will provide additional turnover and revenues and maintain the business’s already impressive growth pattern. The hotel is based right in the heart of Les Portes du Soleil , the world’s largest international ski area. It will enable a new owner to target the Corporate sector should they so wish, an area the current owners have yet to develop. In addition to this the company is currently running a National advertising campaign and this is expected to fuel further demand for its products and services not only from UK clients but from its many dealings abroad. The business has also set up an office within the hotel.

Competition / Market:

The company has a good suite of literature including up to date brochure, regular newsletter ( goes to 10,000 clients on the mailing list) as well as an informative website. The company has also undertaken a highly effective advertising campaign in the National Press.

Support & training:

The owner will provide full business familiarisation, training and handover as required to ensure a smooth transfer of the business to new owners.

Reasons for selling:

The vendor wishes to develop their other business opportunities.