A luxury British tour operator offering breaks throughout Europe and Asia has stopped trading after becoming subject to administration.
Salamander Voyages, based in Belfast, focused on exclusive private gulet hire along the coasts of Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Croatia.
The company posted on Instagram describing each journey as private, personal and completely tailored to the individual customer, from chosen destinations to lasting memories. The post indicated that Salamander does not simply arrange holidays but assists visitors in creating stories they will treasure permanently.
Salamander Voyages shuts down following administration
After a trading history spanning 23 years, Salamander Voyages has wound down operations having entered administration.
Scott Murray and Ian Davison from Keenan Corporate Finance Ltd were appointed as joint administrators on 22 April, according to records held by Companies House and The Gazette.
The company disclosed the shutdown on its website, stating it was deeply regrettable to confirm that after 23 years of sailing the Aegean, Salamander Voyages had made the hard choice to cease trading. The announcement noted that Scott Murray and Ian Davison from Keenan Corporate Finance Ltd were appointed as Joint Administrators on 22 April 2026. Anyone with creditor concerns was directed to contact the administrators’ office by phone on 028 9023 3023 or by email at info@keenancf.com.
What administration involves
When a business enters administration, it signals an inability to settle financial commitments. Under UK law, this represents a formal procedure governed by the Insolvency Act 1986, with the goal of achieving one of administration’s statutory purposes. This could mean rescuing a viable enterprise that faces insolvency due to cashflow difficulties. A licensed insolvency practitioner, known as an administrator, is appointed by directors, creditors or the courts to oversee the process.
A legal suspension takes effect upon administration, granting what is commonly referred to as breathing space to allow restructuring strategies to be developed free from creditor pressure.
A company may maintain operations throughout administration, though responsibility for day-to-day management shifts to the administrators.
Companies House states that within eight weeks, administrators must prepare proposals for the administration. Creditors subsequently vote through a formal decision process to accept or reject these proposals. Should the administration involve selling the business or assets, proceeds after deducting procedure costs are paid to creditors according to statutory priority rankings.
Administration concludes automatically after 12 months unless the administrator applies for an extension from the court or creditors.
Through administration, a business may be restored to its directors, enter liquidation or be wound up.
Other British travel firms that ceased trading in 2026
Four other UK travel companies have already folded in 2026. These are Regen Central Ltd, Gold Crest Holidays, Asiara UK Ltd and Simply Florida Travel Ltd. All ceased trading according to Companies House records and have had their Air Travel Organiser’s Licence revoked.
Furthermore, EcoJet Airlines, which described itself as the world’s first Electric Airline, entered liquidation after just three years of operation, leading to all scheduled services being cancelled.