Groupia Ltd, a Bath-based travel company specialising in group travel across the UK and Europe, entered administration on June 16 after 24 years in business, resulting in the cancellation of future holidays and events.
Company Details and Impact
The firm, which had been operating since 2002, ceased trading and appointed administrators. All upcoming holidays and group events booked through Groupia have been cancelled, leaving customers seeking refunds or alternative arrangements.
According to a statement from the administrators, customers who have paid for future trips are being advised to contact their card issuer or travel insurance provider for potential refunds. The company's assets are being assessed to determine if any recoveries can be made for creditors.
Customer Advice
Affected travellers are urged to check their travel insurance policies and contact their payment providers. The administrators have set up a dedicated helpline for customers. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed that Groupia Ltd is not ATOL protected, as it did not sell flight-inclusive packages, limiting compensation options for some customers.
Local tourism officials in Bath expressed concern for the 24-year-old company's closure, noting its role in organising group tours to historic sites and cultural events across the UK and mainland Europe.
