Adris Group achieved a net profit of HRK 54 million in the first half of the year, compared to a loss of HRK 45.4 million in the same period last year, the company announced on Thursday.
Total consolidated revenues reached HRK 2.48 billion, which is 16 percent higher compared to the first six months of last year. Meanwhile, revenue from the sale of goods and services amounted to HRK 2.24 billion, which is 17 percent higher.
Consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to HRK 357 million, representing a growth of 31 percent.
The statement notes that due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, business activity in the tourism segment of the Group remains reduced.
The tourism segment generated revenues from the sale of goods and services amounting to HRK 283 million, representing a growth of 138 percent compared to last year, but this is only 49 percent of revenues from 2019.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to HRK 47 million, while EBIT was minus HRK 99 million.
– Results for July and bookings at this time show that there is significant interest in guest arrivals in the continuation of the main season and the post-season – the statement notes.
In the tourism segment of the Group, numerous transformational initiatives have been launched in all areas – marketing, sales, operations, and support functions. There is a particular emphasis on improving customer experience, revenue management using advanced analytics, and further development of direct sales channels.
This year, investments are also being made to improve existing products, mostly in shared content in camps.
Planned investments this year amount to approximately HRK 200 million, and preparations for the renovation projects of Zagreb hotels and the Split hotel Marjan have also continued, it is stated.
