A UK travel firm has announced it's immediate closure after 60 years in business.
Balkan Holidays has announced it "regrets to inform" customers it has closed down with immediate effect.
The firm, which offered trips to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Malta and Northern Cyprus, said all those currently on holiday with them can complete their travels.
However, anyone with an upcoming holiday will have to accept a refund from the operator.
At its peak, the operator served 130,000 people a year from 17 British airports – more than any other UK tour operator.
In Scotland, the firm operated in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Bosses have requested direct customers contact the company to arrange refunds, but travellers who booked trips via a third party must speak to their travel agent for their money back.
In a statement shared on social and its website, the tour operator said: “We regret to inform you that Balkan Holidays Ltd has, as of 24th of April 2025, closed for business in the UK.
"The company has not gone into liquidation, however all forward holiday bookings have been cancelled.
"All clients will be notified and refunded in full.
"May we kindly ask for patience as we process the refunds and appreciate your understanding.
"Thank you for your past business and please accept our most sincere apologies for the disappointment and inconvenience."
It added: “For all direct clients, if you need to contact us about refunds, please email refunds@balkanholidays.co.uk. If you booked through a travel agent, please contact them for your refund. All travel agents can email refundagents@balkanholidays.co.uk. We will work as fast as we can and will prioritise refunds in departure date order.”
