Thomas Cook is Back. However not as you know it.

For those of you that read my last blog, you would have read that I don’t think this will be the last we see of Thomas Cook. Well I hate to say I told you so but…..

The Thomas Cook Brand has been bought out under none other than Hayes travel. I find it really strange that a company that isn’t as well know and isn’t as big can not only Excel where Thomas Cook fell short but also put up the Finances to be nearly 500 stores. I understand that they would have negotiated good rates with landlords of the buildings but why couldn’t Thomas Cook do this. When Thomas cook went bus just over a couple of weeks ago, there were reports on this news that its because of the internet and more and more people booking online. Hayes and Companies like Tui have proved that there is still a demand for high street agents.

Here is what we know about Hayes acquisition so far.

SEVEN Thomas Cook stores have re-opened after being bought out by travel company Hays Travel.

The collapsed firm’s shops opened to the public yesterday, with former Thomas Cook staff re-hired.

Hays Travel confirmed they had bought the entire retail chain from the company’s liquidators.

There are still 548 Thomas Cook shops which Remained closed

However, Hays Travel owners John and Irene Hays said they would be re-opening all stores as soon as possible under the name of Hays Travel.

They also confirmed that they had hired 597 former Thomas Cook staff, with plans for another 2,500 across the UK stores.Thomas Cook left 9,000 people in the UK without a job last month.

I would like to hear your thoughts on this. Do you think it is a good idea on Hayes behalf or do you think they will now go the same way as Thomas Cook?

 

 

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Hello my name is Dean. I have been working in the travel industry for the last ten years. I know what you are going to say, I don't look that old. Working in travel is my dream job. Just putting a smile on peoples faces, when I find them the…

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