51 jobs expected to go as Chesterfield travel agents collapses into administration

A Chesterfield travel agents has ceased trading as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fifty-one jobs are expected to be lost following the closure of Wallace Arnold Travel, which was based on Knifesmithgate.

Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins said it was ‘so tough for the holiday and coach industry now’.

Wallace Arnold Travel in Chesterfield.Wallace Arnold Travel in Chesterfield.
Wallace Arnold Travel in Chesterfield.
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Wallace Arnold Travel was operated by Specialist Leisure Group, which collapsed into administration on Friday – putting around 2,400 jobs at risk nationally.

More than 64,000 bookings have been cancelled as a result.

The vast majority of customers are expected to have financial protection from the Confederation of Passenger Transport, Bonded Coach Holidays, ATOL, ABTA or through their credit or debit card issuer.

Joint Administrator Sam Woodward said: “The group has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic as all tours, trips and events have been cancelled and the hotels closed to the public, leading to a significant cash shortfall.

“The directors of the group have been in discussions with a number of parties, seeking a going concern buyer for the business.

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“Unfortunately, despite interest in the group as a whole and in parts, no viable transaction structure was able to be agreed and, as a result, the group was placed into administration.

“Our immediate priority is to advise and support those employees and customers that have been impacted by the group’s insolvency.

“We are making every effort to contact all customers who have had their bookings cancelled with information to assist them in making a claim.”

Customers are advised to visit www.specialistleisuregroup.com for more information.

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