The Association of British Travel Agents reports that Woodford Travel Agency Ltd, which also traded as Woodford Travel Worldchoice (ABTA No. A1146) of 71 Station Road, Chingford, London E4 7BU is unable to meet its liabilities and has ceased trading today 28 April 2006.

It is believed there are 60 forward bookings and the ABTA Claims Department will handle any claims from this failure. Consumers can call ABTA. 020 7637 2444, fax. 020 7323 6838 or email laims@abta.co.uk for assistance.

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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. Travel companies have to prove that they are financially stable.

� ABTA Members are also 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.

� Further information can be found on www.abta.com

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

Frances Tuke ABTA PR Manager Tel. 020 7307 1903 Mobile: 07850 712325 email: ftuke@abta.co.uk www.abta.com