What is the history of Hays Travel?
What is the history of Hays Travel? In 1980, with only a desk at the back of his mother's children's wear shop in Seaham, County Durham, John Hays opened the first Hays Travel branch. The company has come a long way since its humble beginnings, and today we are proud to be the UK's largest independent travel agent.
What happened to the owner of Hays Travel?
John Hays died on 13 November 2020, aged 71, after collapsing at the company's Sunderland head office.
What airline does Hays Travel use?
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines.
Why is Hays Travel successful?
A key ingredient to the Independence Group's success is our passion for travel and people; as an independent travel agent with over 40 years of experience, we have real insight into the business. With a dedicated support team we offer a personal service.
Is Hays Travel in trouble?
In the 2022 fiscal year, Hays Travel Limited reported a profit after tax of nearly 13 million British pounds, recovering from the significant loss recorded with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
What are the interesting facts about Hays Travel?
Hays Travel Limited is an independent travel agent chain headquartered in Sunderland, England. As of 2023, the company has the largest number of retail travel shops in the United Kingdom. A Thomas Cook branch in Denton, Greater Manchester taken over by Hays Travel.
Are Hays Travel independent?
Hays Travel is the UK's largest independent travel agency with a strong high street retail presence.
Is Hays Travel a franchise?
We've come a long way, and we're growing all the time. Our franchise product could give you the chance to run your own profitable business as part of the Hays Travel family. Take a look at this brochure to find out more. Ready to start your journey?
Do Hays Travel use easyJet?
Hays Travel has teamed up with easyJet holidays in an ambitious initiative to revive a travel industry devastated by the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis. In a new development, easyJet holidays, previously only available online, can now be booked at Hays Travel.