This major holiday company has abruptly closed - all we know

WorldTravel
25 Apr 2025 • 7:11 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Balkan Holidays, a UK travel provider specializing in holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Malta, and Cyprus, has ceased operations after nearly 60 years.
  • All future holiday bookings have been cancelled, impacting thousands of British travellers.
  • Customers currently on holiday are unaffected and will be able to complete their trips.
  • The company assures all customers will receive full refunds and asks for patience as they process them in departure date order.
  • The closure is attributed to increasing difficulties in remaining competitive and profitable in the UK travel market.

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