Two UK travel companies cease trading, putting holiday packages at risk
UKPulse Consumer Desk
Frasers Travel Ltd and Golf Villa Rentals Ltd ceased trading last week, potentially affecting customers' holiday plans.
- Frasers Travel Ltd and Golf Villa Rentals Ltd ceased trading on 18 August 2026.
- Frasers Travel Ltd, founded in 1986, offered long and short-haul packages to destinations including the Caribbean, Spain, and Australia.
- Golf Villa Rentals Ltd sold package holidays with villa accommodation and travel on golf courses globally.
Two UK travel companies, Frasers Travel Ltd and Golf Villa Rentals Ltd, ceased trading last week, effective from 18 August 2026. This development places holiday packages booked through these companies at risk of cancellation.
Frasers Travel Ltd, based in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, had been operating for 40 years, offering holiday packages to various destinations. The company announced its closure on Facebook, stating, "We regret to inform you that Frasers Travel Ltd has today ceased trading."
Golf Villa Rentals Ltd, an East Sussex-based company, specialised in package holidays that included villa accommodation and travel on golf courses worldwide. The travel trade association Abta has provided guidance for customers affected by these closures.
What this means for you: If you booked a flight-inclusive holiday through Frasers Travel Ltd, you should identify the tour operator named on your Atol Certificate and contact their Credit Control Department. If you booked a package holiday through Golf Villa Rentals Ltd, financial protection was provided by financial failure insurance, and customers should visit the Evolution Insurance Company Ltd website for claim information.