It’s been a difficult year for the agency, which has 11 branches primarily across the south-east of the country, after it lost its appeal to reinstate its Abta membership in April.
Baldwins had appealed the decision, and its membership was temporarily reinstated, but the process ended in failure on 1 April.
Advantage is hosting agents – including Baldwins Travel managing director Nick Marks and marketing and commercial manager Tricia Lester – and suppliers at its annual conference in Malta this week.
But the consortium told TTG that Baldwins is no longer a member. An Advantage spokesperson said: "It clearly continues to be a very challenging time for the team at Baldwins Travel.
“While we can confirm they are no longer members of Advantage, they have been a valued member for more than three decades, and we welcome Nick [Marks] and Tricia [Lester] to our conference in Malta this week."
Meanwhile, Iata, a trade association for the world’s airlines, which is responsible for setting industry standards and providing support to airlines, confirmed Baldwins’ accreditation has been suspended as of 28 April.
It explained: “The suspension may be lifted if the company fulfils the reinstatement requirements by 31 May 2025.”
Accounts for the 12 months to 30 June 2024 show Baldwins’ turn over in the form of commission reached £22.2 million but with a pre-tax profit of just £153,745. The previous year saw turnover of £21.6 million and profit of £108,270.
Baldwins Travel did not return TTG’s request for comment.
