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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 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 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; other companies like Wayfairer Travel Limited have ceased trading in 2026, while four airlines—Ascend Airways, EcoJet Airlines, and Zenith Aviation Limited—recently entered liquidation or administration.
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