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Hays Travel

Hays Travel

Travel Arrangements

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear 24,346 followers

A great place to work where we are all one Hays family - come and join the fun with fantastic career prospects!

About us

With more than 40 years’ experience, Hays Travel is proud to be the UK’s largest independent travel agent, offering excellent service, value and choice in short haul, long haul, and cruise holidays. In 2023, we were also voted the nation’s favourite travel agent, winning three gold awards at the British Travel Awards thanks to public vote, including Best National Travel Retailer. This year brought further accolade as we were recognised as the travel industry’s Best Agency to Work For. Established by John Hays in 1980, John and Irene Hays became ‘Heroes of the high street’ in 2019, when Hays Travel acquired the entire portfolio of former Thomas Cook shops, providing re-employment opportunities to the 2,500 staff who were made redundant. Hays Travel has continued to grow and now has over 490 branches across the UK and employs 4,500 people. As a family-owned independent agency, what sets Hays Travel apart is our friendly and professional colleagues; we value our people, our customers and the communities where we operate. Being independent, we can offer our customers impartial advice and an extensive range of travel opportunities from hundreds of suppliers, whether in our branches, via our contact centre, through our network of homeworkers, or via our franchisees and independence group members. Throughout its history, Hays Travel colleagues have worked hard to help the communities where we operate. Each year every one of our branches receives £500 to invest in their local community. The Hays Travel Foundation, established in 2015, works with a wide range of organisations and charities to help young people achieve and be the best that they can be in their health, sport, the arts, and education. A friendly atmosphere, positive ethos and supportive culture filter through all parts of our company. If you are enthusiastic, have a passion for travel and like working as a team; then join us and be a part of our success.

Industry
Travel Arrangements
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1980
Specialties
holidays, travel, package holidays, ski holidays, sun holidays, cheap holidays, and family holidays

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    Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR1 3NA, GB

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  • We're so proud to be able to help support the INCREDIBLE work of The Wave Project through the Hays Travel Foundation! 🧡💙 We look forward to seeing what difference this project will make in the Isle of Wight & #SurfTherapy community! 🌊

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    🌟 A huge thank you to Hays Travel for their generous grant! Your support will make a real difference to the work we are doing and provides funding towards our #SurfTherapy courses on the Isle of Wight in 2025. Last year, we supported 80 young people through our Surf Therapy; made 330 session spaces available at our Surf Club and delivered 10 #AdaptiveSurfing sessions to young people with physical disabilities at our #IsleOfWight hub.    Whilst we are incredibly grateful, it is important to highlight how challenging it is to raise funds on the island. The Isle of Wight may be beautiful, but its location and smaller community make fundraising a real struggle. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a world of difference.    Supporting The Wave Project in 2025 is an incredible opportunity for Isle of Wight businesses to make a lasting impact on local communities. Your business can help provide life-changing Surf Therapy for young people, boosting their confidence, physical health and mental wellbeing. In return, your business shows a commitment to social responsibility and can inspire a sense of pride and unity within the community. It is a chance to be part of something positive, promote well-being, and make a tangible difference on the island   Whether you are an individual or a business we have great ways you can support us; from volunteering, to taking part in one of our Charity Challenges to our Business Alliance and Feel Good Food Club schemes. Please do get in touch if you would like to learn more: https://lnkd.in/efgCGPEW 📸 Photography by Neil Cain #businesssuport #charitysupport #haystravel

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    🎉 Hays Travel Foundation Funding Takeover Festival 2025 🎉 The Hays Travel Foundation is proud to support The Customs House and its award-winning Takeover Festival 2025. Thanks to this funding, the Festival will continue to provide a platform for 13-18 year old artists, offering workshops, live performances, and hands-on experience in festival management. This year, the Festival will also expand its diversity and inclusivity efforts, giving more young people across the region the chance to showcase their talents and develop their skills. 🎭🎤 Toni Gibson, Head of Sales Operations and Community Initiatives at Hays Travel, said: “Supporting the wellbeing and opportunities of young people is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to help provide this platform for young creatives to gain vital experience.”.

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    🧑🎓 Join Our 2 Year Retail Management Programme 🧑🎓 If you're graduating this summer or have graduated within the last 3 years, we want you to join our team & fast-track your career with Hays Travel! With our NEW for 2025 Retail Management Graduate Programme, you'll spend year 1 immersed in all-things Hays Travel, retail & the world of travel before accelerating your career further during year 2 by taking on leadership responsibilities within our retail branches! A career with the UK's largest independent travel agency gives you... - Structured training and development - Comprehensive learning and mentorship - Opportunities to earn relevant qualifications or certifications - Industry knowledge and exposure - Transferable skills + so much more! Join us & apply now: bit.ly/40RE3HI T&C's Apply. #Hiring #Grad #GradScheme #Graduate #Travel #Jobs

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  • Huge congratulations Lauren! We can't wait to see where the rest of 2025 takes you! 🌎🎉 Want to embark on your very own Hays Travel Apprenticeship this year? 👀Join us: bit.ly/3EwTxtl

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    Travel Consultant at Hays Travel

    I'm excited to share that I have completed my apprenticeship at Hays Travel with an overall grade of a Distinction, and am now a fully qualified Travel Consultant! Here's to many more amazing opportunities! 🥂 🥳

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  • 🧡 Hays Travel Apprentices Raise Over £1,000 for the Children's Heart Unit Fund 💙 Last Friday, our talented apprentices at Head Office hosted a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale in support of CHUF, a charity dedicated to providing care and support for children with heart conditions and their families. ❤️ The apprentices, alongside their coaches, worked together to promote the event and were split into teams to see who could raise the most. 🍰 Maddie Greenwell, one of our apprentices, reflected: "It was a busy day, but so wholesome! It gave us a chance to come together after the Christmas rush and make a difference to the community." 🎉 Thanks to their incredible efforts, we’re proud to announce that over £1,000 has been raised for CHUF so far! We would like to give a big thank you to everyone involved. 👏

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  • 🧡 Celebrating Loyalty at Hays Travel 💙 This week, we came together to recognise 23 of our amazing colleagues for reaching 10, 20, and 30-year milestones with Hays Travel! Hosted by Dame Irene Hays at Ramside Hall Hotel, it was a night to celebrate their dedication and contributions. 🌟 Each colleague received a unique piece of Sunderland studio glass and a Hays Travel voucher to redeem on their own holidays. ✈ "Loyalty is one of our core values, and this event is our way of thanking colleagues who’ve consistently contributed to Hays Travel’s success." - Dame Irene Hays. Congratulations to everyone celebrating their service milestones! 🎉

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  • Huge congratulations and shout-out to Ryan for successfully completing his Rising Stars! ⭐ Rising Stars is one of our talent development programme offered by our award-winning Learning & Development department, helping our colleagues prepare for progression within their roles! 💪 We're so proud of Ryan & all of our colleagues who invest in their development with us! We can't wait to see where the rest of 2025 takes you! 🧡💙

    View profile for Ryan Stobbart

    Recruitment Executive at Hays Travel

    After 6 months of hard work and a ton of support from my amazing team as well as my coach Christie Musgrove pushing me to keep up my development, I've finally finished my Rising Stars! A huge shout out to my team for being there every step of the way and contributing to my success. That's my first 2025 goal ticked off, i'm keen to continue thriving and crossing more off my list! #haystravel

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  • It's AMAZING to see our apprentices enter the world of travel and go on to have fantastic careers in the industry! 🌎🎉 Congratulations Ellie, we're so proud of you! 🧡💙 Know someone who would be interested in kickstarting their career with the UK's largest independent travel agency? Apply to join our 2025 cohort here: https://bit.ly/3NcNhc0 #NELP #NAW #Apprenticeships #Hiring #Apprentice #EarlyCareers #Travel

    Happy National Apprenticeship Week! 🩷🥳 To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week I always love to look back at my career and what I have achieved since my 1st day as an apprentice! 🥰 Almost 6 years ago I walked into Hays Travel Wallsend & was welcomed in with open arms by the team. 🩷 It was a wild ride completing an apprenticeship whilst going through a global pandemic but the support I had got me through every hurdle. 😅 I always say to anyone who asks that an apprenticeship has to be the best way to learn after leaving school, being able to learn whilst building a career for yourself teaches so much that a classroom couldn’t! I would always recommend an apprenticeship to anyone who is wondering what to do next. I am fortunate to have fallen in love with the industry & go on to have a job I adore at Royal Caribbean and whilst this is still very much the beginning I am always so excited to see what is to come. 🥰🩷 I couldn’t have done this without the support of a very special lady & a manager that supported me through the good,bad & the ugly & since has become a very dear friend… Danielle Coulter I owe you so much for everything you have done for me & for supporting me throughout my journey 🩷

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  • Hays Travel SCORES a DOUBLE WIN at the UK Cruise Awards! 🎉🚢 Last week, a team of our Hays Travel stars made their way to The Pelligon in Canary Wharf for an unforgettable evening at the UK Cruise Awards, hosted by the fabulous BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox! ✨ It was a night to remember as top cruise lines celebrated outstanding partnerships, and Hays Travel came out on top with TWO incredible wins! 🏆 Princess Cruises recognized us for partnership achievement, while P&O Cruises awarded us for our exceptional contribution to the industry! 🤩 Two wins, one unforgettable evening - here’s to even more success! 🎉✨

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  • What a fantastic way to kick off the 2025 awards! 🏆 Congratulations to our amazing Cruise team and a huge well done - it wouldn't be possible without every one of you! 👏🌊

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    Assistant Head of Cruise @ Hays Travel

    What a fantastic night at the UK Cruise Awards and couldn’t be prouder of the team I’m surrounded by. To be recognised by Princess Cruises for its Partnership Achievement Award and P&O Cruises Outstanding Contribution Award was an incredible feeling but this would not be possible without our amazing people at Hays Travel. 🏆🏆 As the saying goes ‘when you hand good people possibility, they do great things’. 🫶🏼 Catriona Parsons

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