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UK travel agent ceases trading after nearly 20 years - is your holiday affected?
ABTA said customers should still be covered because Barnes was not the holiday operator, and bookings should continue through the named tour provider.
- Liverpool-Based independent travel agent Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd ceased trading on Tuesday, September 9, after 19 years in business, selling holidays to destinations including New York, Egypt, and Turkey.
- ABTA confirmed that customer bookings made through Barnes Worldwide Travel should remain valid because the firm acted as an agent rather than the tour operator for the holidays it sold.
- Customers must check their paperwork to identify the tour operator responsible for their booking, as ABTA advised: "To ensure your holiday continues as planned, you will need to contact the credit control department of your tour operator."
- Travelers should have their documentation ready when contacting providers, as specific details are required to assist them; for flight-inclusive packages, protection information appears on the ATOL Certificate under "Who is protecting your trip."
- This closure reflects broader instability in the UK travel sector, with Wayfairer Travel Limited ceasing trade in 2026 and four airlines—Ascend Airways, EcoJet Airlines, and Zenith Aviation Limited—entering liquidation or administration.
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