Caledonian Leisure annual profits rise by almost a third

Coach holiday operator and hotel owner Caledonian Leisure saw pre-tax profits rise by 30% last year to £3.81 million.

This came as turnover increased by £10 million to £74 million in the 12 months to December 2025.

The financial performance reflected continued growth in market share and high-demand for the company’s breaks.

The business, trading under the Caledonian Travel and UKBreakaways brands, alongside operating the Caledonian Hotel Collection, has continued to strengthen its market position through strategic expansion and continued investment in its products, technology and people.

Caledonian Leisure completed the acquisition of family-run agency Tates Travel in Sunderland at the end of the year, broadening its presence within the UK travel sector and creating further opportunities for future growth.

Managing director Graham Rogers said: "These results represent another outstanding year for Caledonian Leisure and demonstrate the continued strength of our business model.

"Customers are responding to the quality, choice and affordability of our holidays. Throughout the year we’ve continued to invest in our products, our people and our technology to ensure we deliver an even better customer experience.

"The acquisition of Tates Travel further strengthens our position within the UK travel market and reflects our ambition to continue growing the business in a sustainable way while maintaining the high standards our customers expect."

Finance director David McDonald added: "Our financial performance reflects another year of disciplined growth, with revenue, profitability and cash generation all improving significantly.

"Alongside delivering record turnover, we’ve launched a series of important initiatives to strengthen the foundations of the business, accelerating investment in technology, systems and our people to create an even stronger platform for future growth.

"As we look ahead, we remain focused on investing responsibly, expanding our offering and creating long-term value for our customers, colleagues and business partners. With a healthy financial position we are excited about the opportunities ahead.”