Overview
- Global Vision International, which ceased trading on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, has entered formal liquidation and cancelled all current and future programmes.
- CEO Andrew Valentine published a statement expressing regret and saying staff on the ground are helping participants arrange departures from GVI bases.
- Affected customers will receive formal correspondence explaining how to lodge claims through the liquidation process and how refunds or redress may be handled.
- The closure threatens continuity of funded wildlife, marine and community projects in countries such as Costa Rica, Fiji, South Africa and Thailand and risks income for local partner organisations.
- Reporters note GVI’s failure follows a string of UK travel firms and some airlines that have folded this year, highlighting pressure in parts of the sector and possible wider disruption for customers and partners.