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COVID-19 has claimed yet another travel industry victim, with Swagman Tours majority owner Wayne Hamilton confirming that the business has been placed into liquidation.

Long-time Africa expert Hamilton joined Swagman almost a decade ago as its 70% majority shareholder (TD 13 Apr 2012), and significantly expanded the operator’s portfolio to encompass India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East and South America.

More recently the ATAS-accredited and AFTA member company, which has been in operation for 30 years, had pivoted to also offer trips in Australia and New Zealand.

However in a heartfelt message sent to industry partners late on Fri, Hamilton advised that “we fought a good fight but just could not see the light at the end of the tunnel”.

Geelong-based Scott Andersen from Worrells Solvency & Forensic Accountants has been appointed as liquidator.

“Swagman has been a great passion since me joining them as Managing Director and majority shareholder, but sadly comes to an end today,” Hamilton said.

“I have enjoyed many years of both business and personal relationships…today one door closes for us all,” he added.

Hamilton paid tribute to his fellow shareholder and director Soula-Jane Burgess as well as Marketing Manager Treacey Dowd-Hamilton for the “outstanding job they have both done to continue to operate Swagman and try and keep the business going through this pandemic”.

“I know this is a terrible blow, and a tragic end to not only my business, but my whole passion and career, we are truly devastated, we have fought for so long to keep it going.

“This pandemic has wrecked so many lives and businesses, all of which has been completely out of our control,” Hamilton added.

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