Holidays cancelled as travel firm stops trading with 'immediate effect'
A West Yorkshire based travel company has stopped trading after 30 years.
Gold Crest Holidays, which offered holidays throughout the UK and Europe, has ceased operations - meaning that all holidays will be cancelled.
The firm announced it had gone out of business on January 23, 2026.
In a statement published to their website, the directors of the company said: “After more than 30 years of creating unforgettable holidays, we are deeply saddened to announce that Gold Crest Holidays has ceased trading with immediate effect and has taken steps to enter voluntary liquidation.
"This difficult decision follows the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, strategic changes in key partner arrangements that adversely affected our business, and a challenging trading environment with significantly rising costs.
"We are immensely grateful to our loyal customers, travel agents, suppliers, and dedicated staff for your support over the years. We are truly sorry we can no longer continue.”
They said all future departures are cancelled and the ABTA, which provides protection, will handle refunds and assistance.
ABTA said: “We are sorry to inform you that Gold Crest Holidays Ltd, also trading as Advent, Advent Tours and Overseas Dream Weddings ceased trading on January 23 2026 and we are now treating this company as a financial failure.
"We regret that all future packages have been cancelled. If you are holding tickets for certain events these may still be valid and you can contact the event organisers to check this. You will however have to make alternative travel and accommodation arrangements.
“If you have booked travel arrangements with Gold Crest Holidays Ltd, you should follow the advice set out below.
“Customers who booked through a travel agent, should contact their agent before following the guidance below. Your travel agent will need to provide some information to us to assist with your claim.
“Customers who booked and paid Gold Crest Holidays by credit card should download a credit card referral letter and send to their credit card issuer for a refund.”