UK travel firm to shut after 15 years as it enters liquidation

Global Travel Partners specialises in corporate travel services, including flight and hotel bookings, travel policy management, and expense reporting for clients across the UK and overseas.

The company has supported customers in the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and North Africa.

It has served more than 100,000 customers and arranged over 35,000 hotel rooms during its time in operation.

The Global Travel Partners website reads: "We don’t just book trips – we build travel systems that scale, adapt, and support your business at every step.

"Our goal is to help you save money, simplify your travel experience, and make every journey as smooth and stress-free as possible so you can focus on what matters most – closing deals, building business relationships, and growing your business while we handle the logistics."

Global Travel Partners to close after entering liquidation

After 15 years in business, Global Travel Partners (established in September 2011) is now set to close, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation (CVL).

Ian Douglas Yerrill of Yerrill Murphy was appointed liquidator on October 7, according to The Gazette.

Global Travel Partners has been contacted for comment.

Other UK travel companies that have closed in 2026

Several other UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:

• Regen Central Ltd
• Gold Crest Holidays
• Asiara UK Ltd
• Simply Florida Travel Ltd
• Trav Expert Ltd
• Strachan Travel Ltd
• Travel Bespoke Ltd
• Global Vision International
• Ski Yodl Ltd
• TS Travels Group
• Yourtravelshop.com
• TS Travel Realisations Ltd
• Firefly Holidays
• Fraser Travel Ltd
• Golf Villa Rentals Ltd
• Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd

Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services "until further notice" as it looks to appoint an administrator.

Groupia also fell into administration in June, after 24 years in business, but was eventually acquired and revived by Funktion Leisure.

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation this year:

• Ascend Airways (liquidation)
• EcoJet Airlines (liquidation)
• Zenith Aviation Limited (administration)
• European Cargo (administration)

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