Barnes Worldwide Travel, a Liverpool-based independent travel agent operating for nearly two decades, has ceased trading as of September 9, 2026. The company's closure marks another significant blow to the UK's holiday industry, which has seen a wave of travel firms go out of business this year.
Regen Central Ltd, which sold flight and hotel packages, stopped trading on January 13, 2026, after 17 years in business. Founded in 2009, the company operated under several names, including One Haji and Umrah, Regen Travels, and Oneworld Travels, with operations across Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Simply Florida Travel Ltd ceased trading as an ATOL holder on January 20, 2026. The Glasgow-based company offered trips to destinations such as Disney World, Universal Studios, New York, and various cruise packages. The company had filed for dissolution in October 2025 and was officially dissolved in January 2026.
Asiara UK Ltd also stopped trading as an ATOL holder on January 21, 2026. The Ipswich-based company specialized in tailor-made and small-group tours to Asian destinations, including Thailand, China, India, Japan, and Singapore. It operated under the names Asiara Holidays.
Gold Crest Holidays, a family-owned coach tour operator based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, entered voluntary liquidation on January 23, 2026. The company cited the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in partner arrangements, and rising costs as reasons for its closure after more than 30 years of operation. They specialized in trips to Disneyland Paris, European city breaks, and sporting events.
Travel Bespoke Ltd, which focused on ski and spa holidays, ceased trading as an ATOL holder on May 29, 2026, after 15 years in business.
Ski Yodl Ltd, a Norwich-based company founded in 2018 that offered ski holiday packages to the French Alps, voluntarily entered liquidation in July.
Wayfairer Travel, established in 2012 and specializing in package holidays to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, announced in late August it was suspending all services indefinitely pending accounting and legal advice.
Barnes Worldwide Travel had offered trips to global destinations including Turkey, Goa, Spain, Japan, and America. The travel trade association Abta advised customers who booked with Barnes Worldwide Travel to check their paperwork. For flight-inclusive holidays, customers were directed to their ATOL Certificate to identify the protecting tour operator, who would then be the direct point of contact to ensure bookings proceed as normal.