ABTA has announced that Liverpool-based Barnes Worldwide Travel has ceased trading.
The independent travel agency sold packages worldwide to destinations including New York City, Turkiye, Egypt and Spain. Robert Saunderson is listed as the company’s Director.
ABTA said: “We are sorry to inform you that Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd has ceased trading on 9 September 2026.
“If you’ve booked travel arrangements with Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd, you should follow the specific advice set out below.
“If you booked through Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd, the tour operator or other principal travel business with whom they booked your holiday will be named on your paperwork.
“If you booked a flight-inclusive holiday, the tour operator or other principal travel business will be named on your ATOL Certificate under ‘Who is protecting your trip’.
“To ensure your holiday continues as planned, you will need to contact the credit control department of your tour operator or other principal travel business with whom you have a contract. Your booking should continue as normal, and they will be your direct point of contact.”
