11 pictures of Sunderland Hays Travel staff over the years

Staff scenes from Vine Place, Houghton and Seaham

By Chris Cordner

Published 15th Jan 2024, 14:56 GMT

Have a look at 11 happy retro scenes - all featuring the staff from Hays Travel.

In our continuing spotlight on firms whose workers have featured in the Sunderland Echo, we are looking at the award-winning travel business and its work.

We have photos from 2003 to 2022 covering everything from charity events to business achievements.

A selection of Hays Travel staff who were pictured in the Echo.

1. Staff to be proud of

A selection of Hays Travel staff who were pictured in the Echo.

A few of the staff who were in the picture in the Echo 21 years ago.

2. Smiles from 2003

A few of the staff who were in the picture in the Echo 21 years ago.

Glenn Riddle and Jane Schumm from Hays Travel joined Spike - the Every School Day Counts mascot - in 2005.
They were celebrating the continuation of a holiday discount scheme connected to Every School Day Counts.

3. A bracing day in 2005

Glenn Riddle and Jane Schumm from Hays Travel joined Spike - the Every School Day Counts mascot - in 2005. They were celebrating the continuation of a holiday discount scheme connected to Every School Day Counts.

The staff were busy helping customers at the Vine Place branch in Sunderland when this photo was taken in 2005.

4. Hard at work in Vine Place

The staff were busy helping customers at the Vine Place branch in Sunderland when this photo was taken in 2005.

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