Crawley Shaftesbury Weston Super Mare Knaresborough Wallsend Oldham Oswestry Tavistock Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk. "We are continuing with our robust two-year business plan and continue to be ready for the bounce back when it comes.". Stockton Heath 41 London Rd 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. Hythe Holmfirth 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. But lockdown measures, combined with a collapse in consumer confidence about holidays going ahead as planned, have reduced bookings to a trickle for many travel companies. Chesterfield The travel company which bought Thomas Cook shops when it collapsed is sending 880 staff home due to the pandemic. Coalville Kings Lynn Lives and livelihoods are being lost every day while Tory cronies line their pockets with government contracts. Clydebank Blackwood Packages that include a flight element are financially protected by the ATOL Rochdale Mildenhall Norwich Tesco Bulwell Woking Salford Ashbourne Folkestone 388 jobs are at risk as dozens of former Thomas Cook stores . Tiverton Kenilworth Hays Travel is to close 89 shops overall as part of a "planned consolidation of its UK retail estate". Shrewsbury Pride Hill Jesmond Certificate go to: View We should have had border restrictions and effective test, track and trace implemented last spring when the virus levels could have been controlled. THE TSSA trade union has declared the closure of 89 shops by Hays Travel is "a sad but inevitable move", while laying the blame at the door of the UK Government.. Hays Travel is an independent travel agent and customer service platform offering great-value holidays. Shrewsbury 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". Please report any comments that break our rules. After that, forget it! Find your local Hays Travel branch below: H Aberdare H Aberdeen Berryden Park H Aberdeen Bon Accord VIEW ALL BRANCHES 4.9/5 Once you're there, put your email address where it says at the top, then click on the Echo Daily News button. Bridgend Hays Travel is to close 89 shops overall as part of a planned consolidation of its UK retail estate. Hays Travel has over 110 establishments in the UK, Southampton is the city with the most establishments, followed by Bournemouth and Bolton. 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 . Wimborne Andover Havant West St Cannon Park Ruislip Colwyn Bay Terms and conditio See more Photos See all Videos See all 0:10 Finaghy The third national lockdown has forced the company to act as major holiday operators suspended flights and holidays. Thirsk A Gannett Company. Ormskirk Bridport Blackpool York Clifton Moor. They are just choosing to spend it more cautiously. Biggleswade ", Find your nearest vaccination centre by using your postcode below. Sunderland, Cumbria, United Kingdom 501-1000 Private www.haystravel.co.uk/ 162,344 Highlights Acquisitions 2 Contacts 155 Similar Companies 3 Crystal Peaks Canaries, View Worthing Honiton Altrincham Foyleside (Formerly Londonderry) Billingham booking. Trade union TSSA said the closures were sad but inevitable'. 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There are other former Thomas Cook stores that are reopening as Hays Travel shops in the Black Country. John Hays, who was named Britain's best boss passed away last year, leaving behind the company and its 40-year legacy. St Thomas VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Macclesfield Bridlington Close menu. Chelmsford Click on the banner to find out more. Shepton Mallet The UK's largest travel agency said it is offering options for alternative work to 388 staff affected. Bolton Southport The former Thomas Cook shops were bought by the holiday company in 2019, and Hays had been hoping trading would rebound in 2021. Chichester Sutton In Ashfield Glengormley not be ATOL protected. Hassocks Burton-on-Trent Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Among other options, employees 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's It was "on track for recovery" when the Foreign and Commonwealth Office stopped advising against all non-essential travel in early July, but the decision to reintroduce restrictions for people going to Spain "triggered the cancellation of hundreds of thousands of holidays". 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. Bradway Plymouth Transit Way Westbourne Longton Warrington Birchwood Newport Upper St Stamford Hempstead Valley Corby By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. 09.15 - 19.00. Carmarthen Sunderland's Hays Travel buys former Thomas Cook stores and aims to save 2,500 jobs Mr Woodall joined Hays Travel in 2004 and worked closely with Mr Hays for more than 16 years. Founders John Hays and wife Irene were hailed heroes of the high street in 2019, after saving hundreds of Thomas Cook branches, which would have otherwise been wiped due to the collapse of the company. Evesham Read about our approach to external linking. Rothwell not be ATOL protected. The company was assessing the performance of its high street shops when the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK in March 2020. Epping Something went wrong, please try again later. We are continuing with our robust two-year business plan and continue to be ready for the bounceback when it comes.. Pleasant room near Les Sept Laux Prapoutel resort. Troon Liverpool lord street Buckie 10:00 - 16:00. Coatbridge Ryde It is offering options for alternative work to 388 staff affected. The ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel Sudbury Maghull Aberdeen The Sunderland based business said 388 jobs are now under consultation as. How to choose the best (and cheapest) DIY investing platform and stocks and shares Isa, > Compare the best investing platform for you. Braehead Hays Travel is permanently closing 89 branches across the UK as the pandemic continues to batter the tourism industry. Ashton Under Lyne Havant Barnsley Eldon St Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In total you will find this Travel agent in over 90 cities. Tamworth Stirling Crook Stourbridge Cumnock Whitchurch Hartlepool Middleton Grange Colchester St Helens We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Aycliffe Walton On Thames Barnstaple Waterlooville scheme. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Newbury If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the Rochdale Whether you'd like a short UK break, a sunny package holiday, an all inclusive getaway or something else entirely, our team will help you book the holiday of your dreams. Certificate go to: View Elgin Portugal. Eastbourne Broughty Ferry INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about 60/40 - the 'perfect' investment portfolio split of 60% shares As shares tumble and costs soar Will the fast food giants ever deliver for investors? 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. Plymouth Sainsburys You won't miss a thing. John Hays, who had founded the company in 1980, died after collapsing at the Sunderland headquarters in November 2020. Canaries, View 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. Matlock After Hays Travel announced consultation on 878 redundancies in its Foreign Exchange and Travel Academy in September 2020, 261 permanent and temporary jobs were saved; ultimately there were 451 redundancies with the remainder moving on to other opportunities. In August last year, the company cut 451 jobs out of a total workforce of 4,500 people due to a decline in sales. Royton Ellesmere Port Mercer Walk Metrocentre Blue Bracknell Darlington Centre Nantwich Oatmarket Didsbury Ashington The two biggest tour operators, Tui and Jet2 Holidays, have cancelled all their packages until late March. The company has yet to confirm which of its locations will be affected. Hays Travel is closing 89 shops as part of a planned consolidation of its UK retail estate. Witney Rob Davies. Scunthorpe Hays Travel is set to permanently close 89 stores across the UK after lockdown measures put pressure on the travel agency. Broadstone Torquay Yate Hays Travel has been a familiar presence on the high streets for more than 42 years. Aylesbury Exmouth Wellingborough East Kilbride The UKs largest travel agency said it is offering options for alternative work to 388 staff affected. West Bridgford Emma Munbodh. But it has closed 14 branches since taking over hundreds of Thomas Cook shops in October last year. Sinfin Colne Kidderminster Huyton Hays Travel has not renewed the leases, as part of "a planned consolidation of its UK retail estate.