Shearings and National Holidays travel company collapses

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-52776657

"About 2,500 jobs have been lost and 64,000 bookings have been cancelled with the collapse into administration of Specialist Leisure Group.

Travel trade organisation Abta said the hotel and travel company had been "significantly impacted" by the coronavirus pandemic.

The company, which has its headquarters in Wigan, specialised in breaks and events for the over 50s."

That's a real shame - I know many people value the chance to get holidays away with these companies and meet other people. You always see their coaches on the motorways and in tourist places.

It's very sad for the employees and for the people who go away on the holidays.

Sad times 😥

I feel sad. They started in my hometown. Used to see folk queuing with their suitcases.

That’s really sad. I used to work in a group bookings department and Shearings were a major client.