UK Travel Company Tripsmiths and TS Travel Enter Administration but Customer Bookings Will Be Honored
Major UK travel company enters administration with update on customer bookings

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UK travel companies Tripsmiths and TS Travel have entered administration, but their assets have been purchased by The Travel Network Group. All existing customer bookings will be honored, and future tours will continue as planned, ensuring a seamless experience for travelers.
- 01Tripsmiths and TS Travel entered administration on May 14, 2023.
- 02The Travel Network Group has acquired the assets and operations of both companies.
- 03Existing customer bookings will be honored, and all future tours are confirmed to proceed.
- 04Customer funds are secured in a trust account guaranteed by the Travel Trust Association.
- 05Employees of the companies have been transferred to the new owner under TUPE regulations.
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Tripsmiths and TS Travel, both UK-based travel companies known for their diverse holiday packages, have entered administration as of May 14, 2023. These companies offered a variety of travel experiences, including vineyard tours in France, safaris in Africa, and scenic trips in Italy, as well as cultural tours in Scotland. Following their administration, The Travel Network Group purchased their assets and operations, ensuring that all existing customer bookings will be honored and future tours will proceed as scheduled. A spokesperson confirmed that customer funds are securely held in a trust account, backed by the Travel Trust Association, providing additional reassurance to travelers. Furthermore, employees from both companies have been retained under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations, ensuring continuity in service and expertise. This acquisition aims to maintain the high standards of travel experiences that customers have come to expect from Tripsmiths and TS Travel.
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Travelers who booked with Tripsmiths and TS Travel can rest assured that their trips will proceed as planned, minimizing disruption to their travel plans.
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