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Gold Crest Holidays Collapses After 30 Years With ABTA Handling Refunds

Customers are being guided to claim protection after the coach tour operator’s shutdown on 23 January.

Overview

  • The Ilkley-based, family-run firm ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation, cancelling all future departures.
  • ABTA says it is treating the company as a financial failure and is managing claims from affected holidaymakers.
  • Customers who paid by credit card should use ABTA’s credit card referral letter with their issuer, while others must submit claims through ABTA’s online portal.
  • ABTA guidance indicates claims typically take six to eight weeks to process, successful refunds are paid by BACS, and submissions should be made within six months.
  • Some event tickets may still be valid, but customers must arrange their own travel and accommodation, and creditors should contact Xeinadin Corporate Recovery for claims information.