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Travel Bespoke Ltd Ceases Trading After 15 Years, Holiday Plans Ruined

The UK travel company, which specialized in ski and spa holidays, has stopped trading, affecting numerous holidaymakers.

Business & Markets • 3 months ago
Travel Bespoke Ltd Ceases Trading After 15 Years, Holiday Plans Ruined

Travel Bespoke Ltd, a UK-based travel company that operated for 15 years, has ceased trading, resulting in the cancellation of all holidays.

The company, previously located in Midhurst and operating under the names Chalet Bespoke, Ski Bespoke, and Spa Bespoke, stopped trading as an ATOL (Air Travel Organisers Licensing) holder on May 29, 2026. Its associated websites are no longer accessible.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirmed that customers protected by the ATOL scheme have been contacted directly. The ATOL scheme guarantees refunds for consumers if a company collapses. Affected customers who have not yet been contacted and believe they are entitled to a claim have until May 28, 2027, to file with ATOL.

Travel Bespoke Ltd was founded in 2011 and offered a range of package holidays, including flights, with a specialization in ski and spa trips.

This closure follows a series of recent failures within the UK travel industry. Ascend Airways, a 'wet-lease' carrier, cancelled all flights in April 2026, impacting 161 jobs. The airline, part of Avia Solutions Group, has since filed for administration and surrendered its UK air operator's certificate.

Simply Florida Travel Ltd also ceased trading as an ATOL holder on January 20, 2026. This company covered popular destinations such as Disneyland, Disney World, Universal Studios, New York, Toronto, and Niagara Falls, in addition to offering cruises.

Another UK airline, Ecojet, which was founded in 2023 by entrepreneur Dale Vince with plans to be the world's first electric airline, entered liquidation shortly after its launch. The Scottish carrier reportedly failed to raise £20 million in funding.


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