UK travel firm collapses after 19 years with all holidays cancelled

ABTA issued advice for customers

The firm had been operating for almost two decades, offering holidays across the globe.

It offered destinations such as New York, Las Vegas, Egypt, Greece and Cyprus.

Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd was an independent travel agent established in 2007 and based in Liverpool.

However, it was confirmed by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) that the company had ceased trading.

A statement read: "We are sorry to inform you that Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd has ceased trading on 9 September 2026.

"If you’ve booked travel arrangements with Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd, you should follow the specific advice set out below."

It said: "If you booked through Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd, the tour operator or other principal travel business with whom they booked your holiday will be named on your paperwork.

"If you booked a flight-inclusive holiday, the tour operator or other principal travel business will be named on your ATOL Certificate under, 'Who is protecting your trip'.

They continued: "To ensure your holiday continues as planned, you will need to contact the credit control department of your tour operator or other principal travel business with whom you have a contract.

"Your booking should continue as normal, and they will be your direct point of contact.

"Please ensure that you have your documentation with you, as they may require information from this to assist you."

Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd is the latest of a number of travel agents to go under this year.