Gold Crest Holidays, a family-run coach tour operator based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, has ceased trading with immediate effect after more than 30 years in business. The company, which specialised in trips to Disneyland Paris, European city breaks, and major sporting events, announced on January 23, 2026, that it has entered voluntary liquidation.
The firm cited a combination of financial pressures, including the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, changes to key business arrangements, and a challenging trading environment with sharply escalating costs. All future departures have been cancelled, and ABTA will manage refunds for affected customers.
Gold Crest Holidays also operated under the names Advent, Advent Tours, and Overseas Dream Weddings. The company expressed deep sadness at the closure, thanking customers, travel agents, suppliers, and staff for their loyalty over the years.
ABTA has issued guidance for customers, advising those who booked through a travel agent to contact them first. Customers who paid by credit card should download a credit card referral letter and send it to their card issuer for a refund. For event tickets that may still be valid, customers are advised to contact the event organisers directly.
Gold Crest Holidays had earned a solid reputation, with most Trustpilot reviews awarding it a five-star rating. The collapse adds to recent holiday chaos affecting UK travellers.
