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Hays Travel
Independent travel agent chain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hays Travel Limited is an independent travel agent chain headquartered in Sunderland, England. As of February 2024[update], the company has the largest number of retail travel shops in the United Kingdom at 494.[1]
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Hospitality, tourism |
Predecessor | Thomas Cook Retail Limited (450+ branches) |
Founded | 1980; 44 years ago (1980) |
Founder | John Hays |
Headquarters | , England |
Number of locations | 494 |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Dame Irene Hays (Chairman) Jonathon Woodall (Chief Operating Officer) |
Products | Charter and scheduled passenger airlines, package holidays, cruise lines, hotels and resorts |
Brands | Hays Cruise Hays Faraway |
Owner | Dame Irene Hays (100%) |
Website | www |
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