Australian travel company collapses a week after tours cancelled
AVG Travels, an Australian travel company, has entered liquidation following reports of cancelled tours just days before customers' planned departures. The company, which offered discounted international holidays, left many travelers frustrated and seeking answers. Liquidators have been appointed to manage the situation and assess the financial position of the company.
- ▪AVG Travels has entered liquidation after customers reported cancelled tours.
- ▪More than 100 customers have contacted the ABC regarding their experiences with the company.
- ▪Liquidators from McGrathNicol have been appointed to manage AVG Travels' affairs.
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AVG Travels enters liquidation a week after customers report cancelled toursBy national tourism reporter Kristy Sexton-McGrathTopic:Travel and TourismTue 26 May 2026 at 3:33pmTue 26 May 2026 at 3:33pmTue 26 May 2026 at 3:33pmTravellers last week reported being dumped by AVG Travels just days before their overseas holidays. (www.avgtravels.com)In short:AVG Travels has entered liquidation a week after customers reported being dumped by the company just days before their overseas holidays.The ABC has been contacted by more than 100 customers since first reporting the issue last week.What's next?Insolvency firm McGrathNicol says ongoing operations have been suspended and customers will be contacted about their bookings.abc.net.au/news/avg-travels-enters-liquidation/106723448Link…
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