Firefly Holidays, an award-winning UK travel company based in Abingdon, has entered voluntary liquidation after more than a decade in business, with all further trips cancelled. The company was appointed liquidators on August 4.
Company Background and Achievements
Incorporated in 2015 according to Companies House, Firefly Holidays organised holidays across Europe, including to France, Spain, and Italy. The firm was named in the Sunday Times Best 100 Holidays in its first full season and received two British Travel Award nominations following this.
Financial Issues and Statement
Due to reported financial issues, the company is no longer arranging trips. A statement on the company's website reads: "It's been our absolute honour to help our customers experience amazing holidays and award-winning adventures. Now the Firefly team are taking our own road-trip towards new destinations."
The statement adds: "Although Firefly Holidays is no longer taking bookings, we're happy to help valued customers and new contacts with any travel questions and advice."
Liquidator and Industry Context
Stephen Mark Powell of BTG Begbies Traynor was appointed liquidator. The business is not the only travel company to suffer in the current climate, as 11 others have also entered liquidation this year.
Most recently, Ski Yodl Ltd, founded in March 2018, entered liquidation on July 22. The firm offered ski holiday packages to destinations including the French Alps for over 8 years before its collapse.
