so sad to learn of the death of John Hays such a lovely man an inspirational business leader and true champion of all things Sunderland - he will be missed by all who knew him, my thoughts are with his wife Irene and family. VideoAfrican-American women react to Meghan Markle interview, The country that says Covid isn't a problem, China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image. 李 — justarcher03 (@justarcher03) November 13, 2020. John Hays, … Rest in peace John Hays. Who are the family buying Thomas Cook shops? John Hays, founder of North East holiday company Hays Travel, has died, it's been announced. Grace Irene Richmond (born Hays) was born on month day 1908, at birth place, West Virginia, to Theodore Porter "Port" Hays and Rosa Alma Hays (born Smallwood). Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 9 Date of birth February 1954. Before it took on hundreds of Thomas Cook shops last year, Hays had 190 shops, 1,900 staff, and sales of £379m, reporting profits of £10m. Hays owned 56.42% and his wife Irene owns 43.58%. Our thoughts with Irene and the Hays family at what must be such an awful time for them all. Hays Travel issued a statement confirming Mr Hays’ sudden death at the Sunderland office. He said the business had an "urgent need" for staff in January, its busiest time of year. Derek Jones, CEO of Kuoni , said: "Deeply, deeply shocked and saddened by this. Thoughts with his friends and family @HaysTravel John Hays, who owns the chain with his wife Irene, said that he received approaches to buy the Sunderland-based business "pretty well every week". It took on 2,330 former Thomas Cook staff after it agreed to buy the 555 shops run by the 178-year old tour operator, which collapsed in October. Dad-of-two John and Irene bought Thomas Cook in a £6million deal that saw 2,500 employees given jobs with Hays Travel. Irene and John Hays remain upbeat about takeover of 555 branches six months before Covid-19 halted global travel Irene and John Hays, joint-owners of Hays … 31 Dec 2020 by James Chapple. Tributes continue to flood in for John Hays, the founder of Hays Travel, who has died aged 71. Mr Hays acknowledged the market was changing, but he said: "The traditional two weeks in the sun is still a major part... but increasing we sell cruises that have a pre-stay or post-stay. Mr Hays is believed to have been in his early 70s and owned the travel agency company with his wife, Irene, who also chairs the company. Sending love & strength to Irene, Helen & all the Hays Travel family. Hays worked in local government, rising to chief executive of South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council. Totally stunned at the sudden loss of a legend of our travel industry. © 2021 BBC. John Hays, 71, who started the travel firm in 1980, was married to co-owner Irene Hays. "Whether it was promoting apprenticeships or his involvement with Sunderland AFC... he remained very true to his roots and his community responsibilities.". Irene Hays dedicates damehood to Hays Travel family. John Hays, 71, started the company in 1980 and was married to co-owner Irene Hays. John and Irene Hays, the couple from Sunderland who rescued Thomas Cook, are the acceptable faces of capitalism. John and Irene Hays received an email from a former Thomas Cook employee last week. We very much mourn his passing and my thoughts, together with everyone in the Chamber, are with his wife Video, African-American women react to Meghan Markle interview, ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’ Video, ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’, Body found in woodland is Sarah Everard's, Downey and Hathaway get 'worst acting' nominations, Sharon Osbourne sorry for Piers Morgan defence, Brussels bombers 'murdered elderly man as a test', Fox host criticised for 'feminine' military tirade, Met facing inquiry over Sarah Everard case, Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 72, described the purchase as "a game-changer". John, who started up the travel firm in 1980, is survived by wife Irene Hays, who co-owns Hays Travel. Our thoughts with Irene and the Hays family at what must be such an awful time for them all. In a tribute to Mr Hays, the firm said: "Throughout this past difficult year he did everything in his power to save jobs and protect the travel industry. Theodore was born on September 16 1877, in Tyler Co., West Virginia. 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: Estate of John Hays (56.42%) Dame Irene Hays (43.58%) Website: www.haystravel.co.uk: A Thomas Cook branch in Denton, Greater Manchester taken over by Hays Travel… The founder of the UK's largest independent travel agent, Hays Travel, has died after collapsing at the firm's head office. HAYS FOREIGN EXCHANGE LIMITED (03277863) Company status Active Correspondence address Gilbridge House, … African-American women react to Meghan Markle interview. 31 Dec 2020 by James Chapple. John Hays, founder of North East holiday company Hays Travel, has died, it's been announced. Irene Hays dedicates damehood to Hays Travel family. What happens to your body in extreme heat? Hays, who ran the company alongside his wife, Irene, opened his first travel agency in 1980 – becoming one of the most familiar names in the industry. The pair were praised in October 2019 when they prevented … John and Irene Hays received an email from a former Thomas Cook employee last week. Hays, chair of Hays Travel, said she was proud of the environment the firm had created for young people to thrive. John Hays, who was married to co-owner Irene Hays, passed away on Friday afternoon after collapsing at the firm's head office in Sunderland. John, who is the managing director, set up the business in 1980 in the back of his mother Peggy's children's clothing store. An incredibly sad day for Irene, the family, all of Hays Travel and the entire travel industry. It famously took on more than 2,000 former Thomas Cook employees when that company went bust in October last year. Extremely saddened to hear John Hays has passed away. #onetravelfamily #RIP." Mr Hays died "while doing the job he loved" and was "held in immense respect" by staff, a statement said. ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’ Video‘I am the last shepherd in my family’, 'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'. “John, who with his wife and co-owner Irene Hays bought the Thomas Cook retail estate a year ago, was at work in the company's Sunderland Head Office when he … Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Irene Hays on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. John Hays sadly died on November 13 at work. Founder of Hays Travel passes away. John Hays, the founder and co-owner Hays Travel, has died after collapsing while at work, it has been announced. No reason to stop using AstraZeneca jab - WHO. A statement from the firm said: “It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to announce that John Hays, the founder and Managing Director of Hays Travel died today, while doing the job he loved. 1.2K likes. Body found in woodland is Sarah Everard's1, Downey and Hathaway get 'worst acting' nominations2, No reason to stop using AstraZeneca jab - WHO3, Sharon Osbourne sorry for Piers Morgan defence4, Brussels bombers 'murdered elderly man as a test'5, Fox host criticised for 'feminine' military tirade6, Met facing inquiry over Sarah Everard case7, Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing8, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 729, Twins peak with more born than ever before10. He told BBC's Today programme: "My wife Irene and I own all of the company. All of our shop managers and retail colleagues are proud to be part of the communities they are based in, and we work with local schools and other organisations delivering some fantastic projects. Julie Elliot, Labour MP for Sunderland Central, described him in a tweet as a "lovely man and inspirational business leader". Hays decision to recruit more staff is regarded as a boost for the package holiday market, which involves buying flights and hotels in one bundle. HAYS FOREIGN EXCHANGE LIMITED (03277863) Company status Active Correspondence address Gilbridge House, … John Hays, 71, who started the travel firm in 1980, was married to co-owner Irene Hays. Hays Travel Knutsford. #onetravelfamily #RIP." Weekly quiz: Oasis' gig demands - 24 lagers and what else? John Hays: tributes paid to ‘most outstanding figure’ of UK travel industry The 71-year-old and wife Irene built Hays Travel into the largest independent travel agent in the UK . The body reassures states after some halted their rollouts over unproven fears the jab causes clots. The pair were praised in October 2019 when they prevented thousands of former Thomas Cook staff from losing their jobs by purchasing all 555 of the collapsed tour operator’s UK travel agencies. ", Mr Hays told the Today programme that there was a need for High Street stores: "More than half the customers who book in our stores have researched online, on our website or engaged with us by social media - that's the way people operate these days. It's a much bigger share of our business. Sending love & strength to Irene, Helen & all the Hays Travel family. Weekly quiz: Oasis' gig demands - 24 lagers and what else? An incredibly sad day for Irene, the family, all of Hays Travel and the entire travel industry. Video, African-American women react to Meghan Markle interview, ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’ Video, ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’, Body found in woodland is Sarah Everard's, Downey and Hathaway get 'worst acting' nominations, Sharon Osbourne sorry for Piers Morgan defence, Brussels bombers 'murdered elderly man as a test', Fox host criticised for 'feminine' military tirade, Met facing inquiry over Sarah Everard case, Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 72, 'We get our money's worth with package holidays', this week EasyJet relaunched its package holiday business. African-American women react to Meghan Markle interview. Derek Jones, CEO of Kuoni , said: "Deeply, deeply shocked and saddened by this. Dad-of-two John and Irene bought Thomas Cook in a £6million deal that saw 2,500 employees given jobs with Hays Travel. Irene HAYS. John Hays, 71, who started the travel firm in 1980, was married to co-owner Irene Hays. John Hays, who has died suddenly aged 71, was propelled into national prominence in November 2019, when the company he co-owned with his wife, Irene, came to … In 1980, Hays founded Hays Travel in the back of his mother's children's wear store in Seaham, Durham. Read about our approach to external linking. The body reassures states after some halted their rollouts over unproven fears the jab causes clots. Hays Travel chair Irene Hays has dedicated her newly-bestowed damehood to the wider Hays Travel family. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. She was later an advisor to Ministers and Secretaries of State in Whitehall, and a Permanent Secretary. Hays Travel issued a statement confirming Mr Hays’ sudden death at the Sunderland office. The pair were praised in October 2019 when they prevented … Hays has been the chair of Hays Travel since 2011. The couple were praised back in October last … Extremely saddened to hear John Hays has passed away. “You are my new best friends,” it read.“I have never been out of a job before. "He was held in immense respect by his staff, colleagues, family and friends and was recognised throughout his life for his many achievements. John Hays, the founder and co-owner of Hays Travel, has died after collapsing at work. Theodore was born on September 16 1877, in Tyler Co., West Virginia. John Hays, who was married to co-owner Irene Hays, passed away on Friday afternoon after collapsing at the firm's head office in Sunderland. "He was equally proud of his loyal staff.". Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk. But fewer than six months later the Covid crisis decimated the travel industry. John, who was married to co-owner Irene Hays, passed away on November 13. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Hays Travel chair Irene Hays has dedicated her newly-bestowed damehood to the wider Hays Travel family. John and Irene Hays in 2019 Credit: Will Walker/North News First-year sales amounted to just £812. VideoAfrican-American women react to Meghan Markle interview, The country that says Covid isn't a problem, China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image. Sunderland Council, which awarded him Freeman of the City in 2016, described his death as "a great loss". John Hays (22 July 1949 – 13 November 2020) was a British businessman, and the founder and chief executive (CEO) of Hays Travel, the largest independent travel agency in the UK. 李 — justarcher03 (@justarcher03) November 13, 2020. © 2021 BBC. But fewer than six … But he had "no intention" to sell the business started in his mother's childrenswear shop in 1980. He later earned an MBA from Manchester Business School. John and Irene Hays. Totally stunned at the sudden loss of a legend of our travel industry. 'John, who with his wife and co-owner Irene Hays bought the Thomas Cook retail estate a year ago, was at work in the company's Sunderland head office when he collapsed. In 2018 turnover surpassed £1billion sales per annum. “You are my new best friends,” it read.“I have never been out of a job before. Hays Travel is the UK’s Largest Independent Travel Agent. John Hays, who started the travel firm in 1980, was taken ill at the firm's Sunderland head office. UK Reclaim These Streets vigils in memory of Sarah Everard likely to go ahead - ... Thief jailed after stealing nurse's car and using her card to try to buy TV, 13 areas in Sunderland with less than five Covid cases, Information about BBC links to other news sites, No reason to stop using AstraZeneca jab - WHO. It is a market that Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary has said is "over", although this week EasyJet relaunched its package holiday business. Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 9 Date of birth February 1954. In 1980, her late husband John founded Hays Travel in the back of his mother's children's wear store in Seaham, Durham. ", Thomas Cook's new owner creates 1,500 new jobs, Thomas Cook buyers pledge to save 2,500 jobs. "John, who with his wife and co-owner Irene Hays bought the Thomas Cook retail estate a year ago, was at work in the company's Sunderland Head Office when he collapsed. John Hays owned 56.42% and Irene owns 43.58%. The company has been in business for 40 years. An incredibly sad day for Irene, the family, all of Hays Travel and the entire travel industry. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time — Brad Bennetts (@BradBennetts82) November 13, 2020. Grace Irene Richmond (born Hays) was born on month day 1908, at birth place, West Virginia, to Theodore Porter "Port" Hays and Rosa Alma Hays (born Smallwood). John Hays: tributes paid to ‘most outstanding figure’ of UK travel industry The 71-year-old and wife Irene built Hays Travel into the largest independent travel agent in the UK . Read about our approach to external linking. John, who was married to co-owner Irene Hays, passed away on November 13. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Here is a short video from John and Irene Hays for anyone thinking of booking a holiday Hays, chair of Hays Travel, said she was proud of the environment the firm had created for young people to thrive. Thoughts with his friends and family @HaysTravel All of our shop managers and retail colleagues are proud to be part of the communities they are based in, and we work with local schools and other organisations delivering some fantastic projects. "We love the model that we've got," he said. 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Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of the council, said: "He was always very loyal to Sunderland and the North East as the company kept its roots here, its HQ did not move London. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Irene Hays on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. What happens to your body in extreme heat? John, who started up the travel firm in 1980, is survived by wife Irene Hays, who co-owns Hays Travel. The founder of Hays Travel has died after collapsing while working at the company’s head office in Sunderland. The pair were praised in October 2019 when they prevented thousands of former Thomas Cook staff from losing their jobs by purchasing all 555 of the collapsed tour operator’s UK travel agencies. Irene HAYS. https://www.business-live.co.uk/enterprise/hays-travel-founder-john-hays-19277423 Biden eyes 4 July as ‘Independence Day’ from virus, Twins peak with more born than ever before, Why science could free Australian 'serial killer', African-American women react to Meghan Markle interview. Hays earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Oxford. Mr Hays, who was in … John Hays, 71, started the company in 1980 and was married to co-owner Irene Hays. He leaves behind his wife and co-owner Irene Hays (pair pictured at Sunderland office in February) He described the purchase as "a game-changer" which almost trebled the firm's number of shops and doubled its workforce. John and Irene Hays outside the firm's Keel Square offices. The boss of Hays Travel, which bought Thomas Cook's High Street shops after it collapsed, has told the BBC he will not sell the enlarged business. Mr Hays was speaking the day after Hays Travel said it would hire an extra 1,500 staff - 200 for at its head office in Sunderland, 500 to handle foreign exchange, and an apprentice for each of its 737 branches. John Hays, 71, who started the travel firm in 1980, was married to co-owner Irene Hays. Welcome to the Hays Travel Foundation Ever since Hays Travel was formed in 1980, being part of the community and helping where we can has been part of our ethos. In his first year, sales amounted to £812. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time — Brad Bennetts (@BradBennetts82) November 13, 2020. John Hays was the managing director of the Sunderland-based firm, alongside his wife and co-owner Irene. Rest in peace John Hays. Biden eyes 4 July as ‘Independence Day’ from virus, Twins peak with more born than ever before, Why science could free Australian 'serial killer', African-American women react to Meghan Markle interview. John Hays, the founder and co-owner of Hays Travel, has died after collapsing at work. Hays Travel founder dies after collapsing at work - BBC News For a few days now, John and Irene Hays haven't been able to go out in public without someone wanting to shake their hand, give them an almighty cuddle or … Rest in peace John Hays. Welcome to the Hays Travel Foundation Ever since Hays Travel was formed in 1980, being part of the community and helping where we can has been part of our ethos. John and Irene Hays, the husband and wife team who bought Thomas Cook’s 555 high street travel agenciesthis week, are keen to stress that beneath their folksy charm lies … The boss of Hays Travel, which bought Thomas Cook's High Street shops after it collapsed, has told the BBC he will not sell the enlarged business. Even the most ardent Left-winger would be pushed to take exception to the pair. John, who ran the North East-based holiday firm alongside his wife Irene… A statement from the firm said: “It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to announce that John Hays, the founder and Managing Director of Hays Travel died today, while doing the job he loved. ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’ Video‘I am the last shepherd in my family’, 'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'. "All the profits that we make, we can put back into the business to grow the business, create more investment more jobs and keep it going". An incredibly sad day for Irene, the family, all of Hays Travel and the entire travel industry. Rest in peace John Hays. The Thomas Cook deal has transformed Hays from a business which previously had 190 shops and 1,900 staff to one which which will have 5,700. staff after its hiring spree. "People might want a few days in Venice, Sydney or Hong Kong, before or after cruises and additionally people are travelling much further afield, much more exotic long-haul holidays.
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