Heatwave cools travel firm’s bookings

One of Ireland’s largest travel firms has said the summer heatwave will have a negative impact on its 2013 performance, with last-minute bookings not delivering in July and August.

Tanya Airey, managing director of Sunway Travel, was commenting yesterday on 2012 financial results that showed the firm increased profitability in spite of a drop in revenues.

Accounts filed with the Companies Office show the travel firm experienced a marginal increase in profits, rising from €176,247 to €180,997.