John Hays is all smiles in 2014 when he was pictured with the Lifetime Achievement trophy at the Sunderland Echo Portfolio Business Awards.John Hays is all smiles in 2014 when he was pictured with the Lifetime Achievement trophy at the Sunderland Echo Portfolio Business Awards.
John Hays is all smiles in 2014 when he was pictured with the Lifetime Achievement trophy at the Sunderland Echo Portfolio Business Awards.

25 pictures which show how Hays Travel has been making a difference in the North East for decades

Hays Travel are the heroes who are making all the current national headlines – but they’ve been making a difference in the North East for decades.

So here’s a retro look back at the company which has backed charity, supported North East pantos and festivals, and been a boost to causes all over the region since the 1980s.

We’ve got 25 photos of Hays Travel at its Wearside,South Tyneside, Hartlepool and County Durham best for you to enjoy.

So take a look and see if these scenes bring back memories.