Hays Travel is to close scores of shops across the UK after the Covid-19 pandemic devastated the travel industry. We do not allow any commercial relationship to affect our editorial independence. Warminster Hull Morrisons When The Argus visited on Tuesday the inside had been cleared and there was a sign on the window directing customers to the Hove branch. Sunderland Doxford Park Hays Travel then jointly led by John and Irene Hays put the review on hold to see if business returned. Berryden Park The company has yet to confirm which of its locations will be affected. Hays Travel has announced plans to permanently close 89 stores across the UK, as lockdown restrictions continue to hammer the travel industry. John Hays, the founder of the UK's largest travel agency Hays Travel, has died. Castle Court Alloa In total you will find this Travel agent in over 90 cities. Colwyn Bay Discovering glorious Granada with Vueling, Hays chief urges IG members to cut out rounding discounts, Ministers and top officials joked about locking up travellers during Covid, Hays Travel appoints Andrew Pickering to new marketing role, EasyJet holidays extends trade exclusive promotion. Comment: What makes a good holiday great? St Andrews Ashton-in-Makerfield Trade union TSSA said the closures were sad but inevitable'. As an independent agent, Hays Travel uses other tour operators such as easyJet Holidays, Jet2 and TUI to provide package holidays to customers in the United Kingdom. Hays Travel saw hundreds of millions of pounds wiped off its revenues as plans for major growth were thrown into disarray by the pandemic. Bridlington North Point Wellingborough Pontypridd Find the branch nearest to you & we'll look forward to welcoming you in branch. 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If you would like to know more about our pprivacy ppolicy, please folllow this link: Girvan "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.". Saturday. Hays Travel is set to permanently close 89 stores across the UK after lockdown measures put pressure on the travel agency. Long Eaton Fulwell Altrincham Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. With coronavirus rampant and the usual January booking of summer holidays absent, the travel trade continues to suffer. Hays Travel Card is free to use worldwide in millions of locations. Comments have been closed on this article. Wimborne Bootle Medway Crystal Peaks Sleaford Washington Lower Certificate go to: View The company says this is to consolidate all of the jobs into the Church Road, Hove, branch, which is a much better premises. The government must be held responsible for this shameful record. The Sunderland based business said 388 jobs are now under consultation as. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Nantwich Aberdeen Is this possibly the best family hotel in the world? The UKs largest travel agency said it is offering options for alternative work to 388 staff affected. The Sunderland-based firm bought the collapsed company in October 2019and deferred a review into the performance of its shops until 2021. Wombwell Southport The ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel not be ATOL protected. Portsmouth Letchworth Gateshead 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. Bridgend All but one of the closures will ex-Cook shops, a spokeswoman confirmed, noting that one was a former Tailor Made Travel store in Wales. [Video] What's new with Attraction World. Oldham Wellswood Hays Travel Branches Now Open Please contact your local branch before you visit as opening times to the public may vary. Sheerness Grantham Bulwell Budleigh Salterton Wakefield Asda Project Mondo G is a Mercedes G-Wagen in a puffer jacket, New Honda's Civic: family car with rebellious bad boy in its line-up, Advert for the 1998 first generation of the Audi TT, Ford scrapping 1,300 jobs in UK amid European overhaul. 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Runcorn Church St Wishaw Preston Morrisons Chichester Whitley Bay John Hays, who was named Britain's best boss passed away last year, leaving behind the company and its 40-year legacy. Catterick Connah's Quay Shanklin Our extensive branch network is nationwide. Troon Worthing After that, forget it! The husband and wife team who bought Thomas Cook's network of high street travel agencies out of liquidation say they have offered nearly 2,000 of the company's former staff a job . 09.15 - 20.00. protected. Tunbridge Wells Pickering The shops that will close are all former Thomas Cook stores, apart from one which was formerly a Tailormade Travel branch. Packages that include a flight element are financially protected by the ATOL Jacobs Media Group Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 08713328. Petersfield Middlesbrough Linthorpe Road Sutton Coldfield Syston Winsford "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. Once you're there, put your email address where it says at the top, then click on the Echo Daily News button. Hays Travel to close 89 shops. The travel business that provided a lifeline for Thomas Cook staff after the giant holiday firm went bust has said it will close 89 branches - the equivalent of one in six of its high street travel agencies. The purchase saw the company double its workforce and treble its shop numbers. Terms and conditio See more Photos See all Videos See all 0:10 Witney Afrikaans; ; Anarkiel; ; Aragons; Asturianu; Avae'; Azrbaycanca; ; Bamanankan; ; Bn-lm-g . Hays Travel currently operates 535 shops and employs 7,700 people. 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Livingston Monks Cross Workington Anlaby We should have had border restrictions and effective test, track and trace implemented last spring when the virus levels could have been controlled. Find the branch nearest to you & well look forward to welcoming you in branch. "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. Hays Market shut its North Street branch in Brighton suddenly on Saturday and plans to . Harborne Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, We had hoped the business would bounce back in January and it has not, says owner Dame Irene Hays, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Hays Travel is to close 89 shops as it consolidates its retail estate amid the continued pressures of Covid-19. 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Wythenshawe Hempstead Valley Sunderland Keel Square Jonathon Woodall, chief operating officer, said: 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. Options for staff include working from home or filling vacancies in other shops. Romsey As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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Twice a day, seven days a week, we'll deliver the biggest stories straight to your inbox. Stockton High Street Seaford The founder of Hays Travel, the family business that saved thousands of jobs when it bought Thomas Cook's shops, has died. Huddersfield The company say they were forced to act immediately after the travel ban and lockdown measures came into force. Ayr The spokeswoman said the firm employed about 7,700 people, many of whom were "working from home taking bookings for holidays for 2021 and beyond". Barnard Castle Teesside Park , updated The UK Government was forced to charter 45 jets to bring holidaymakers home. Goring Norwich Brigg St Scarborough Westwood Cross Victoria Square booking. Bolton Victoria Sq Wollaton Chaddesden During the lockdown, many staff are currently working from home, taking bookings for holidays for 2021 and beyond. Braehead 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. Wallasey 34 Liscard Way Blackpool Larne Boston In the fiscal year 2022, the revenue of Hays Travel Limited amounted to roughly 219.4 million British pounds. Norwich Tesco Dunoon 80 High Street, Town Centre, Stockton-On-Tees 01642 613097: 2 Hays Travel. Halifax ", '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. Hove Jarrow Ripley Cheltenham Waitrose Chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall said the "first priority" was to "look after our customers" and ensure "the highest standards of customer service". Motherwell 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. Warrington Market Gate Diss Read about our approach to external linking. Burgess Hill Learn more. Stafford West Durrington The Sunderland-based firm bought the collapsed company in October 2019 and deferred a review into the performance of its shops until 2021. 388 jobs are at risk as dozens of former Thomas Cook stores . Sevenoaks Morley Hays Travel is to close 89 shops overall as part of a planned consolidation of its UK retail estate. During the lockdown, many staff are currently working from home, taking bookings for holidays for 2021 and beyond. Chorley With coronavirus rampant and the usual January booking of summer holidays absent, the travel trade continues to suffer. This does not affect our editorial independence. 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