Saga slides as coronavirus weighs on cruise and tour businesses
The two divisions of the over 50's travel and insurance firm were being hit by falls in passenger bookings as holidaymakers stayed home to avoid infection
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Saga PLC
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Saga Group plc is a British company focused on serving the needs of those aged 50 and over. It has 2.7 million customers. Saga Holidays provides package holidays and tours across the globe. It owns and operates the cruise ships MS Saga Pearl and MS Saga Sapphire and also owns and operates the Bel Jou Hotel in St Lucia, as well as Titan Travel.Saga Services provides a wide range of Insurance products - Motor, Home, Travel, Caravan, Commercial Van, Pet, Private Medical, Life Insurance, Motorhome and legal services.Saga Personal Finance provides savings accounts, credit cards, travel money, financial advice, equity release, share dealing, annuities, life assurance & long term care funding advice.Allied Healthcare is a sister company providing domiciliary care nationwide.
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