Partnership for Profit, for over 30 years
Hays Travel Independence Group offers both new and established travel agents the best of both worlds – their own identity, supported by our unmatched commercials, back-office support, and technical functionality.
Established by John and Irene Hays in 1995, our consortium is proud to count some of the biggest names in travel among our loyal members, many of whom are successful entrepreneurs, as well as firm friends.
Our approach is the same today as it was almost thirty years ago, but now we have our whole group’s experience to turn to for advice; an expert behind-the-scenes operation to help members thrive; and the best commercial arrangements in the business.
There's so many reasons to join us
Established or new travel businesses with a clear customer offer, who will benefit from our network, without the need to compromise on their independent identity.
Whether still finding their niche, or established and ready for change, our members share a commitment to customer excellence and the ambition to succeed.
Our members have a dedicated team of people to support their business – leaving them free to get on with running their travel business, and being profitable.
Stimulating business growth and profitability by working in partnership with our members is at the heart of our Independence Group.
Our Journey
John Hays opened the
first Hays Travel branch
Hays Travel
Independence Group
established with
The Travel Studio
Holidays Please joins
Hays Travel Independence
Group as first
homeworking member
10th
Anniversary
Independence Group
celebrates its tenth
anniversary
First Branch
Member
Miles Morgan Travel
joins as first multiple
branch member
First Franchise
Member
Not Just Travel
joins as first
franchise member
First Tour
Operator
Member
Black Tomato joins
as first tour operator member
Love Holidays joins
the group
Imagine
Cruising
Imagine Cruising joins
the group
20th
Anniversary
Independence Group
celebrates its twentieth
anniversary
Thomas Cook
Acquisition
Hays Travel acquires the
Thomas Cook retail
portfolio
Travel House joins
the group
Just Go &
Travel House
Acquisition
Hays Travel acquire
Just Go & Travel House
Miles Morgan
Acquisition
Hays Travel acquire
Miles Morgan Travel
First app-based
business
My Kind of Cruise
joins the group as
first app-based business
Ocean Holidays joins
the group
30th
Anniversary
Independence Group
celebrates thirtieth
anniversary
Ready to find out more?
Many of the biggest names in travel put their trust in Hays Travel Independence Group. Members join for our tailored support, best-in-class supplier commissions, our ABTA accreditation, and our financial stability; then stay for how we adapt to their changing business needs.