Rochdale Dame Irene Hays, owner and chair of Hays Travel, said: "It was always our intention to review the performance of our shops at the end of the licence period we had hoped the business would bounce back in January and it has not. New Milton Weston Favell Warrington By Tewkesbury Catterick Wishaw Ormskirk These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Thirsk The ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel We'll also send special breaking news emails too for the latest stories that matter. Westbourne Loughborough Bolton Driffield Hornchurch It is offering options for alternative work to 388 staff affected in the hopes of reducing redundancies. Lives and livelihoods are being lost every day while Tory cronies line their pockets with government contracts. Sunderland, Cumbria, United Kingdom 501-1000 Private www.haystravel.co.uk/ 162,344 Highlights Acquisitions 2 Contacts 155 Similar Companies 3 Westhoughton Please report any comments that break our rules. The company had deferred reviewing the performance of the former Thomas Cook shops it acquired in October 2019 to see if business returned in 2021. Johnstone The UK's largest travel agency said it is offering options for alternative work to 388 staff affected. Options for staff include working from home or filling vacancies in other shops. Glenrothes 2023 All rights reserved. Merry Hill Unit 177 Taunton Select one of the locations for information about opening times today. Dame Irene Hays, owner and chair of Hays Travel, said: It was always our intention to review the performance of our shops at the end of the licence period we had hoped the business would bounce back in January and it has not. The shops that will close are all former Thomas Cook stores, apart from one which was formerly a Tailormade Travel branch. Hassocks Blyth Barnstaple We have done everything we could to safeguard jobs and the business thus far, and we have come up with a range of options for those at risk of redundancy to help as many colleagues as we can.. contact the editor here. They are just choosing to spend it more cautiously. South Shields Denmark Centre Wallington Altrincham The third national lockdown has forced the company to act as major. Perth Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. John Hays, who founded the UK's largest independent travel agent. Plymstock There are other newsletters available too if you want them as well. Hays Travel has over 110 establishments in the UK, Southampton is the city with the most establishments, followed by Bournemouth and Bolton. Maidstone Chequers Mirfield Hays Travel is the UK's largest independent travel agent - it grew its portfolio dramatically when it bought out all the Thomas Cook stores when the travel company went into liquidation in 2019. Wallasey Chester 10 Bridge St Billingham Huddersfield Boston protected. Comment: What makes a good holiday great? ", 'Pubs need to adapt' if they are going to survive the times ahead, "Although we are living during a cost-of-living crisis people still do have money. Lanark Lowestoft Congleton St Albans Hays Travel said it has "made every possible effort" to avoid job losses,. Colchester Mildenhall The UK's largest travel agency said it is offering options for alternative work to 388 staff affected. 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Redhill Sherborne The Sunderland firm, which is the UK's largest independent holiday company, has published accounts for the 18 months ended April 30, which reveal the full scale of the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on the group's financial performance. Bootle With coronavirus rampant and the usual January booking of summer holidays absent, the travel trade continues to suffer. The swoop catapults the family-owned firm . Stafford Hays Travel currently operates 535 shops and employs 7,700 people. Sheffield The founder of Hays Travel, the family business that saved thousands of jobs when it bought Thomas Cook's shops, has died. We have done everything we could to safeguard jobs and the business thus far, and we have come up with a range of options for those at risk of redundancy to help as many colleagues as we can.. The company has yet to confirm which of its locations will be affected. Wallasey 34 Liscard Way Hays said it is offering alternative work to 388 staff who will be affected by the closures. Please contact your local branch before you visit as opening times to the public may vary. Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) general secretary, Manuel Cortes, said it's "a sad but inevitable move" as he accused the government of recklessness. He said: "Today's announcement of 89 Hays Travel shop closures is a sad but inevitable move. Largs Stockport Crewkerne Victoria Square Workington Shipley Our first priority is to continue to look after our customers and we offer the highest standards of customer service through our retail, phone and online divisions, he said. Brighouse Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Pleasant room near Les Sept Laux Prapoutel resort. A Hays Travel spokeswoman said the third national lockdown and travel ban meant "the company had to act". Our extensive branch network is nationwide. 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The Sunderland based business said 388 jobs are now under consultation as. Speaking at the time, Hays Travel owners John and Irene Hays said in a statement: "We are devastated that after all of our efforts and the huge investment we've made we now face losing some of our valued employees, through no fault of their own. Dame Irene Hays, owner and chair of the Sunderland-based firm, said it was "always our intention to review the performance of our shops at the end of the licence period". Almost one hundred high street shops are to be closed by Hays Travel as part of a 'consolidation' of its UK retail estate. Staff are expected to be redeployed. Shaftesbury Barnsley Sunderland-based Hays Travel took over Thomas Cook's stores and staff in 2019, Dame Irene Hays said business had not bounced back as had been hoped. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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Colne A TRAVEL company which swooped in to save collapsing Thomas Cook stores has now closed a string of shops. You won't miss a thing. Chichester Bury St Edmunds West Bridgford As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. But it is not just in Brighton and Hove that the company is cutting branches. "We have done everything we could to safeguard jobs and the business thus far, and we have come up with a range of options for those at risk of redundancy to help as many colleagues as we can.". Hundreds more jobs are on the line as Covid continues to take its toll on the high street, Hays acquired more than 555 Thomas Cook stores after it went into administration. Aberdare Aberdeen Airdrie Aldridge Alexandria Alfreton Allerton Alloa Alnwick Altrincham Amesbury Andover Anlaby Annan Arbroath Arnold Ashbourne Ashby-de-la Zouch Ashford Ashington Ashton Ashton under Lyne Ashton Under Lyne Glengormley Stroud 21:51 GMT 25 Jan 2021 Arbroath Evesham Solihull Gosport Wythenshawe Durham The company had deferred reviewing the performance of the former Thomas Cook shops it acquired in October 2019 to see if business returned in 2021. Tamworth Coventry Asda Castle Court However, its very close to the new store and all of our employees are continuing to work for us, either at the new store or other branches near them.. Registered Office: Gilbridge House, Keel Square. Stockton Tesco Hays Travel has announced plans to permanently close 89 stores across the UK, as lockdown restrictions continue to hammer the travel industry. Horsham Northwich Mapperley Lytham Buckie If you do not receive an ATOL certificate, then the booking will Budleigh Salterton We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Carmarthen Revenue of Hays Travel Limited in the UK 2008-2022. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Beverley Hays Travel saidthe third national lockdown and travel ban, leading to major holiday operators suspending flights and holidays, meant it had to act. Torquay Grantham The Hays Travel announcement came as the government mulled over plans to force UK arrivals to stay in quarantine hotels. Syston The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Corby She was appointed a dame in the New Years honours for services to training, education and young people. 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Portadown His wife, Irene, has continued to run the business. The official app for Hays Travel Prepaid Travel Card. The 178-year-old holiday firm collapsed into liquidation after last-ditch rescue talks failed in September, leaving thousands of customers stranded abroad mid-way through their vacations. Whitehaven Chesterfield Access to award-winning news and analysis, daily news straight to your inbox, business building advice and events to help you sell more, smarter, better, fairer travel, Get the top travel trade news to your mobile, TTG+ Annual members get 5 free job ads monthly. Certificate go to: View The North Street branch closed its doors for the final time over the weekend, just three months after it reopened under new ownership. Hays Travel is to close 89 shops as it consolidates its retail estate amid the continued pressures of Covid-19. Southport Stourbridge The two biggest tour operators, Tui and Jet2 Holidays, have cancelled all their packages until late March. But Hays Travel came to the rescue, buying all the shops and offering jobs to almost 2,500 former Thomas Cook staff members. 09.15 - 20.00. 3 Mar 2023 - Private room in home for $72. Bromborough Read about our approach to external linking. "We are witnessing the death of our loved ones, the death of the high street, and chronic mismanagement of our economy by this Conservative government. Connswater Bexleyheath Explaining the branch closures, Dame Irene said: We had hoped the business would bounce back in January and it has not. Hartlepool York Road Blackburn Cowley Houghton When you've made your choice, press the Save Changes button. Bracknell Shirley Hays Travel, which is the country's largest independent travel agent, will take control of 555 stores, and has already hired over 400 former Thomas Cook staff, the government Insolvency Service . York Clifton Moor. Kidderminster Hays travel took over 555 Thomas Cook shops across the UK, preventing thousands of staff from losing their jobs. Broughton For more information about financial protection and the ATOL Crossgates Unit 2 Heswall Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your Consett It comes as the company announced it would be shutting 89 of its 535 stores, citing the. Telford Bangor Bloomfield Centre Bangor High St Worle Hays Travel is an independent travel agent and customer service platform offering great-value holidays. Leeds Merrion Centre Neath The company said it had deferred reviewing the performance of the former Thomas Cook shops it . Poole Our PTC support team is here to ensure all of our Homeworkers are able to maintain the Work-Life balance that they seek when they first sign up. Letchworth Nottingham Forestside Wareham Halifax +44 114 407 5197 meadowhall@hays-travel.co.uk Open now 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Travel agency Hays Travel are fully ABTA and ATOL bonded. Burton-on-Trent Mansfield Morley Morpeth South Woodham Ferrers Cannon Park Rutherglen Hunts Cross Tunbridge Wells Southsea Totnes In a statement on Monday, Hays said the national lockdown and travel ban, which forced major holiday operators to suspend flights and holidays, meant the company had to act fast. Portugal. If you click on them we may earn a small commission. Congleton Stirling The Forge Hays Travel Branches Now Open Please contact your local branch before you visit as opening times to the public may vary. Brentwood Dozens of former Thomas Cook outlets, which. North Point Ossett Wellingborough Menu. Find your local Hays Travel branch below: H Aberdare H Aberdeen Berryden Park H Aberdeen Bon Accord VIEW ALL BRANCHES 4.9/5 Swinton "We are also devastated for everyone who may lose their job and we will do all we can in consultations to help them, as we focus on retaining as many people as possible and rebuilding consumer confidence through our renowned friendly and knowledgeable customer service.". "Following the decision to ban travel to Spain and the changes in furlough conditions coming at the same time, we have had no choice. Lymington During the lockdown, many staff are currently working from home, taking bookings for holidays for 2021 and beyond. Cramlington Maidenhead Portsmouth Warrington Birchwood Hays Travel then jointly led by John and Irene Hays put the review on hold to see if business returned. ", Liverpool forward returns from final appearance to score landmark goal as run ended, Liverpool came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest in U18 Premier League North on Saturday afternoon, Liverpool transfer news LIVE - Jude Bellingham boost, Goncalo Inacio scouted, Moises Caicedo decision. Aldridge Teignmouth Blandford Chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall said the "first priority" was to "look after our customers" and ensure "the highest standards of customer service". Hays Travel is to close 89 shops as it consolidates its retail estate amid the continued pressures of Covid-19. Hays Travel is closing 89 shops (Image: PA) Almost one hundred high street shops are to be closed by Hays Travel as part of a 'consolidation' of its UK retail estate. Chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall said the company would begina consultation with the388 retail staff affected on potential options to reduce the number of redundancies. Offering fly and flop holidays, city breaks and far-flung tours, the company prides itself on customer service and value. It has been difficult to recruit staff for the Brighton store and, although we have tried to make it work by diverting staff from other branches, its not been possible to keep it open permanently. Hexham Ryde Hull Morrisons Bradway The Sunderland-based firm bought the collapsed company in October 2019 and. It's never been more important to stay in touch with the news, so subscribe now to the Liverpool Echo newsletter. Hull Lincoln Cornhill Hays Travel saw hundreds of millions of pounds wiped off its revenues as plans for major growth were thrown into disarray by the pandemic. John Hays, who was named Britain's best boss passed away last year, leaving behind the company and its 40-year legacy. Newport Wales Horwich Newark Ellesmere Port Mercer Walk St Andrews , updated Doncaster This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Crewe Deal York Twice a day, seven days a week, we'll deliver the biggest stories straight to your inbox. Out of respect for Her Majesty The Queen, Hays Travel will be closing all shops on Monday 19th September 2022 Metrocentre Blue Chapeltown Plymouth Sainsburys The former Thomas Cook shops were bought by the holiday company in 2019, and Hays had been hoping trading would rebound in 2021. Maghull Oldham Rugby Hays Travel is permanently closing 89 branches across the UK as the pandemic continues to batter the tourism industry. John Hays, the founder of the UK's largest travel agency Hays Travel, has died. Terms and conditio See more Photos See all Videos See all 0:10 Ellesmere Port Skegness St Helens Cumbernauld 388 jobs are at risk as dozens of former Thomas Cook stores which were taken over by Hays in 2019, are set to close. Newton Abbot Diss Chelmsford ", Find your nearest vaccination centre by using your postcode below. Ulverston But the imposition of another lockdown and the suspension of flights and holidays by major providers that followed meant the company had to act to cut costs, it said. Whitley Bay The firm is to close 89 branches out of a current total of 535. Runcorn Church St Hays Travel is to close 89 shops More than 350 jobs are at risk at Hays Travel as part of a planned consolidation of its UK retail estate. Sutton Coldfield Coatbridge Darlington Centre Braintree Your one stop award-winning shop for flights, hotels, cruises, tours, currency, travel insurance and all those little extras that make your holiday me See more Whether you're ready to book the holiday you've been dreaming of, or want some helpful inspiration to plan your next adventure, our friendly expert ag See more 328,677 people like this Among other options, staff will be offered the chance to join the Hays Travel homeworking division, to work from home, or take positions in other shops where there is a vacancy. Rayleigh Belper Alnwick This figure denotes a decrease . Hyde Stockton High Street The former Thomas Cook shops were bought by the holiday company in. The company had deferred reviewing the performance of the former Thomas Cook shops it acquired in October 2019 to see if business returned in 2021. Exmouth 5 min drive to the ski bus (T407/409) to the Sept Laux Prapo. Oldham High St Selby Sutton In Ashfield The travel agent said 388 staff affected by the closures would be offered 'alternative work options' to minimise redundancies. Cwmbran Shildon Hays Travel is to close 89 shops as it consolidates its retail estate amid the continued pressures of Covid-19. The third national lockdown has forced the company to act as major holiday operators suspended flights and holidays. Ayr Afrikaans; ; Anarkiel; ; Aragons; Asturianu; Avae'; Azrbaycanca; ; Bamanankan; ; Bn-lm-g . Cheltenham Wallsend Aylsham With coronavirus rampant and the usual January booking of summer holidays absent, the travel trade continues to suffer," he said. Old swan Grimsby We have done everything we could to safeguard jobs and the business thus far, and we have come up with a range of options for those at risk of redundancy to help as many colleagues as we can.. Holiday firm Hays Travel has stunned the City with a "mightily ambitious" deal to take over Thomas Cook's 555 UK stores, rescuing up to 2,500 jobs. Hays Travel founders tell 5 Live why they're having to lay off hundreds of staff The firm which bought Thomas Cook shops has said up to 878 employees out of 4,500 may lose their jobs because. Chester City There are other former Thomas Cook stores that are reopening as Hays Travel shops in the Black Country. Sunderland The Bridges Some links in this article may be affiliate links. Southbourne Greenock Told that we will be removed off the contracts if we don't submit our hours for the upcoming weeks in a short amount of time but the app won't work. "The Coronavirus has fundamentally changed our way of life and our ability to travel, but the government has been reckless in its failure to act. Middlesbrough Hill Street Hastings Woking Irvine Get the latest money advice, news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email. In August last year, the company cut 878 jobs out of a total workforce of 4,500 people due to a decline in sales. Shepton Mallet Downham Market Very frustrating. Never loads on my phone, and only loads once or twice a week. Galashiels Norwich Brigg St The company said the national lockdown and travel ban, which forced major holiday operators to suspend flights and holidays, meant the company had to act immediately. Canaries, View If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Hays Travel currently operates 535 shops and employs 7,700 people. Mold Worthing Ashbourne Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The travel agents, based in Sunderland, said 89 shops are to close across the UK, after the latest lockdown forced the firm to accelerate a review its retail estate. The purchase saw the company double its workforce and treble its shop numbers. Since then, the company has also confirmed it plans to shut its George Street store, keeping Church Road as its last remaining site in the city. Close menu. Braehead Washington Upper Barry Wigan Barrow In Furness Crawley Buxton Romsey With coronavirus rampant and the usual January booking of summer holidays absent, the travel trade continues to suffer. Cheadle How to help others and donate to food banks this winter, DIY investors: 10 common mistakes to avoid, Mortgage down-valuations: Tips to avoid pulling out of a house sale, Five tips for surviving a bear market mauling. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Killingworth Centre, Killingworth, . Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. We should have had border restrictions and effective test, track and trace implemented last spring when the virus levels could have been controlled., Cover Star Kerry Mead recalls her memorable photoshoot on board Disney Dream in Florida, Find your next role with Travel Weekly Jobs, Interviews and discussions on the biggest issues facing the industry. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Travel firm Hays Travel is to close 89 of its 535 shops following a review into its take over of Thomas Cook. Kenilworth Runcorn "We are continuing with our robust two-year business plan and continue to be ready for the bounce back when it comes.".
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