A NUMBER of holiday companies have gone bust this year leaving British travellers with cancelled holidays.
From airlines to Claudia Winkleman-approved sailing trips, the UK has had to say goodbye to many holiday companies this year – so here’s a round-up of all the travel companies that have gone bust in 2026 so far.
Groupia Ltd
Just this week it was announced that group-based travel company Groupia Ltd has entered administration.
The company used to operate group trips such as hen and stag dos, adventure holidays and ski trips.
Any customers who have a holiday booked with the company on or before August 31 will still have their trip as planned.
However, trips from September 1 onwards have been cancelled with the company’s website sharing information on how to get a refund.
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EcoJet
Edinburgh’s EcoJet went bust despite having never launched a flight.
The planned flights included between Edinburgh and Southampton and across Europe.
The company was originally founded in 2023 and aimed to be the world’s first electric airline.
However, in May, liquidators had been appointed at the firm.
A spokesperson said: “EcoJet was a start-up business and has no material assets.
“The members have elected to fund the liquidation process to ensure that the company’s employees receive their full statutory entitlements.”
Regen Central Ltd
Regen Central Ltd used to sell package holidays to Europe and South East Asia.
However the company entered administration in January.
The company was founded in 2011 and used to have package holidays to Italy, Bali, and Thailand, as well as the Middle East, including Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
Tripsmiths (and TS Travel)
Tripsmiths and TS Travel used to operate trips across Europe including getaways to French vineyards, African safaris, Italy’s Lake Garda and city breaks.
However, the company entered administration in May.
Though, for those with trips booked with the company, bookings were being honoured and not cancelled.
Gold Crest Holidays
Also in January, Gold Crest Holidays entered liquidation.
The holiday company used to sell coach tours as well as short breaks to a number of European destinations including major cities and Disneyland Paris.
The 30-year-old company cancelled all future trips at the time of closure.
Salamander Voyages
Based in Belfast, Salamander Voyages used to sell private boat holidays in Turkey, Greece, Italy and Croatia.
According to The Gazette, administrators were appointed on April 22 after 23 years of business.
Luxury holidays with the company weren’t cheap though, costing around £3,000 per person.
Celeb Claudia Winkleman has even previously been a customer, commenting: “The holiday was absolutely amazing. The boat is beautiful and the crew were outstanding.
“The most relaxing week of our lives. We love you Salamander.”
Strachan Travel
Based in Lancashire, Strachan Travel used to operate bespoke holidays.
The company had been operating since 1983, but because they acted as an agent mainly selling holidays with tour operators such as TUI and Jet2, customers’ holidays were mainly unimpacted.
Ascend Airways
Ascend Airways entered liquidation back in April.
The Hertfordshire-based company used to be a ‘wet-lease’ airline, operating mainly out of London Gatwick, Stansted and Southend airports.
Zenith Aviation
Back in May, Zenith Aviation entered administration.
The company used to be a luxury private jet charter operator based at London Biggin Hill Airport.
Customers would include millionaires and businessmen.