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I still told him anyway. John Hays was the managing director of the Sunderland-based firm, alongside his wife and co-owner Irene. It is hard for the young people and my heart goes out to them - but it will come back.”, John Hays, founder and managing director, and Irene Hays, Chair of Hays Travel Group, pictured at their HQ in Sunderland. “Hays Travel is a longstanding Abta member, and John was known to many of us. What happens if I don't get the Covid vaccine? You can unsubscribe at any time. Irene, who now works full-time as chairman, had a long career in local government. Dame Irene said: "For me it really does feel bittersweet. She also said the honour was in recognition of the firm's successful apprenticeship scheme over the past 40 years, adding: "I feel this really isn't an award just for me, it's for all the people who have created the right environment for all those people to succeed and the apprentices and the young people themselves.". Organiser John Milburn said: “If anyone would like to make a donation in his memory, Irene would be grateful for a £5 donation (no more) to be made to the Hays Travel Foundation, which was one of John’s proudest achievements.” The Hays Travel Foundation was set up in 2015 and has donated almost £1 million to good causes so far. Irene Hays passed away in Dixon, Illinois. Irene HAYS. Hays Travel, a former rival of Thomas Cook, was founded in 1980 and is owned by John Hays, who is the CEO of the company. Irene Hays runs Hays Travel which was founded in 1980 by her husband John. Irene Hays said the award was bitter sweet coming as it did just over six weeks since her husband died, Get the latest Sunderland news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. Apprentices have consistently delivered and that’s why I do what I do, for the education department. On September 22, 1948 she married Gilbert F. Kippes … 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 plant a smacker on their cheeks. I found out about three weeks ago and I just wanted to tell John but of course he wasn't there. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. African-American women react to Meghan Markle interview. 'John built Hays Travel into the UK's largest independent travel agent providing jobs and careers for thousands of young people over 40 years. The firm was founded by Dame Irene's husband John Hays, who died in November after collapsing at the head office. John, who started up the travel firm in 1980, is survived by wife Irene Hays, who co-owns Hays Travel. iPlayer, took on more than 2,000 former Thomas Cook staff, warned almost 900 employees may lose their jobs. "I think that people pay too much attention to getting academic qualifications - not everyone can get them. The widow of the late Hays Travel boss, John Hays, has been made a Dame in the New Year's Honours just over six weeks since he died. Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of Sunderland to pay their respects to Mr Hays at his funeral, which also saw several buildings around the city lit up in the company's colours of orange and blue. An Update from John & Irene Hays . Irene said: “So Covid has been a bitter blow. Is the music industry safe for women? John, who ran the North East-based holiday firm alongside his wife Irene… John Hays with wife Irene after Hays Travel acquired Thomas Cook's retail network last year. The travel industry has lost a legend. Now based in Sunderland, Irene Hays notes that it does not have a "grandiose head office in the City" and that she and her husband "don't pay ourselves a lot of money". iPlayerWill they lose their appetite for love? Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 9 Date of birth February 1954. What happens if I don't get the Covid vaccine? Hays Travel said it had a two-year turnaround plan in place, and that although 2020 "looked really bad", bookings for 2021 were already up on the same period in 2019. I've taken great comfort from the fact that many young people who I've had the privilege of working with over the years have taken the time to message us or write to say how sad they were and offer their condolences.".