UK Travel Agents TS Travel and Tripsmiths Enter Administration After a Century of Service
UK travel agents collapse into administration - 100 years of experience

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Two UK travel agencies, TS Travel Ltd and Tripsmiths Ltd, have entered administration after providing over 100 years of holiday services. Despite the collapse, existing customer bookings will be honored, and the companies' business and assets have been sold to a purchaser who will continue operations.
- 01TS Travel and Tripsmiths collapsed into administration on May 14, 2023.
- 02The companies are known for unique travel experiences, including safaris and train trips.
- 03Their best-selling tours feature historian Lucy Worsley and trips to Slovenia.
- 04The administrators confirmed that customer bookings will be honored and future holidays will proceed as planned.
- 05All customer funds are secured in a trust account guaranteed by the Travel Trust Association.
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Two UK travel agencies, TS Travel Ltd and Tripsmiths Ltd, have entered administration, marking the end of over 100 years of service in the travel industry. The companies, which operated under the Tripsmiths name for marketing, specialized in crafting unique travel experiences, including safaris in South Africa and scenic train journeys through Northern Italy. Despite the administration, the joint administrators confirmed that the business and assets have been sold, ensuring that existing customer bookings will be honored. Customers can continue to look forward to their planned holidays as all future trips are set to proceed as normal. The spokesperson for the administrators stated that customer funds are securely held in a trust account, backed by the Travel Trust Association, providing reassurance to travelers. Employees of the companies will also be transferred to the new purchaser under TUPE regulations, allowing for continuity in service. The travel agents were well-regarded for their expertise and partnerships with leading media and membership groups, offering exclusive holiday experiences enjoyed by thousands of travelers annually.
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The collapse of these travel agents may affect local travelers who have made bookings, but their funds are secured.
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