Paddy O'Dors
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I was thinking more like places like Havant, which has a Thomas Cook and a Hays within about 100 yards of each other.
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I was thinking more like places like Havant, which has a Thomas Cook and a Hays within about 100 yards of each other.
Cee Jay
Striker
I always thought so...not sure how accurate this article is ?
refers to John as a diehard a Newcastle fan
'We're no country bumpkins': Meet the couple who bought Thomas Cook
John and Irene Hays discuss their down to earth business approach
www.theguardian.com
girojim
Striker
I always thought so...not sure how accurate this article is ?
refers to John as a diehard a Newcastle fan
'We're no country bumpkins': Meet the couple who bought Thomas Cook
John and Irene Hays discuss their down to earth business approach
He's definitely a massive Sunderland fan like. 100%
Obvious Mag
Central Defender
I always thought so...not sure how accurate this article is ?
refers to John as a diehard a Newcastle fan
'We're no country bumpkins': Meet the couple who bought Thomas Cook
John and Irene Hays discuss their down to earth business approach
think you’ve misread it. It refers to their lead property lawyers husband being a Newcastle fan.
On a side note, is Hays Credit still going? Used to be run by Johns brother, Malcolm?
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mcq10
Striker
I read it as John hays being a die hard mag fan like.I always thought so...not sure how accurate this article is ?
refers to John as a diehard a Newcastle fan
'We're no country bumpkins': Meet the couple who bought Thomas Cook
John and Irene Hays discuss their down to earth business approach
Goat Eyes
Striker
Aye, it reads shite.
Cee Jay
Striker
thought that..still seems a good bloke, even if a mag
can read it that way as well mind...thinking about his background etc I’d be amazed if not a Sunderland fan
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Striker
"We were hoping they’d get hammered, so he’d say ‘Never mind pet, glad I missed it’,” says John, who was also presumably hoping Newcastle lost having served as vice-chairman of arch-rivals Sunderland AFC.
Churchlanelad
Central Defender
We used Hays for our holidays for quite a few years now. We tell them where we want to go, what we want to do and when we want to do it. They then make up an itinerary and we play around with it until we’re happy. We are on first name terms with the staff and they could not be more helpful.
gasman
Central Defender
I’m sure the multimillionaire will take your advice onboard
Give them the opportunity to price match then .
I’ve used the Sea Road branch loads , you get good service in there.
look out piano
Striker
I think it's absolutely fantastic, next holiday I go on will be booked through Hays travel 
I think it's absolutely fantastic, next holiday I go on will be booked through Hays travel
I think apart from a continued high street presence of the old TC shops, the general populace will look very kindly on Hays and their owners which will set them in good stead. Just need competitive pricing and it’s the whole package (holiday).
TC were tied in with certain tour operators and resorts. Hays are totally independent so can offer much more, plus rather than having a call centre, Hays will be routing online queries through their stores. The 6 month they've been given will give them an idea as to which stores to retain as I can't see a need for having multiple stores in a city centre.
Roaring Chubby
Winger
He is like the John Stirk of the travel industry. Expand expand expand
girojim
Striker
I've sat in the boardroom with him at the sol during games. Hes a massive lads fan
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Guest
Hope it proves successfull, a decent hardworking bloke a credit to Sunderland.
I was expecting to see him out in Tokyobut obviouslythis deal was more important than a convention.
Remember folks if you book through Hays you are also ABTA bonded
Remember folks if you book through Hays you are also ABTA bonded
Nukehasslefan
Winger
Well one thing, his directors and what not won't be paying themselves massive bonuses while the company is crippled because this bloke and his wife seem well versed and down to earth with that.
This is a breath of fresh air for all holiday makers because they literally can trust this firm. It's the best advertisement they've ever had to enhance their business.
They will thrive from this and best of luck to them and all their employees.
This is a breath of fresh air for all holiday makers because they literally can trust this firm. It's the best advertisement they've ever had to enhance their business.
They will thrive from this and best of luck to them and all their employees.
