The Association of British Travel Agents reports that Redcrest Holidays Ltd (ABTA no. V4640) of 49 Spencer Street, Carlisle, Cumbria is unable to meet its liabilities and has ceased trading today.

It is believed that the coach operator had 110 forward bookings and customers, who have paid for holidays, will need to contact the ABTA Claims Department on telephone number 020 7 307 2041 to apply for refunds.

-ends- Notes for editors: � ABTA is the largest travel trade association in the UK and its Members are responsible for the sale of over 90% of overseas package holidays bought in the UK. Members are required to provide security to protect their customers in the event of their financial failure � ABTA Members are required to follow a strict code of conduct to ensure the highest standards of customer service. � If a member of the public has a dispute they cannot resolve with an ABTA Member, ABTA provides a low cost, independent arbitration service administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

For further information contact Sean Tipton or Frances Tuke, Tel: 020 7307 1900