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Welcome to the Hays Travel Media Centre

Here you will find our latest news, press releases and host of other useful resources.
If you are a member of the press and wish to contact the Communications team, please email pressoffice@hays-travel.co.uk

Latest news from Hays Travel


Branch Manager Sally shaves head to raise £3,000 for charity

Branch Manager Sally shaves head to raise £3,000 for charity

Press news
A Hays Travel Branch Manager has shaved her head to help raise more than £3,000 for charity. Sally Hurley, who works at our Hemel Hempstead store, was diagnosed with the rare skin condition pityriasis rubra pilaris last October.

Head Office colleagues join celebrations at Summer Garden Party

Head Office colleagues join celebrations at Summer Garden Party

Press news
On Sunday 6 July, 400 Hays Travel colleagues partied together at the 2025 Summer Garden Party, an event that began decades ago at John and Irene’s home and is now a firm favourite for colleagues based in the family firm’s north east HQ.

Tricia Birmingham to join Hays Travel Board as Commercial Director

Tricia Birmingham to join Hays Travel Board as Commercial Director

Press news
Hays Travel has announced the appointment of long-haul and cruise expert Tricia Birmingham to the main Hays Travel Board as Commercial Director, effective from 1 September 2025. Tricia will be based at the company’s head office in Sunderland. With a distinguished travel industry career spanning several decades, Tricia joins Hays Travel from Fred. Olsen Travel where she held the position of Director of Tour Operations.

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