Hays Travel’s acquisition of Miles Morgan Travel signposts a transformative phase in the UK travel agency sector.
- The acquisition includes 19 branches, enhancing Hays Travel’s footprint to approximately 490 outlets.
- Miles Morgan Travel, a respected name since 2006, assures job security for its employees in this transition.
- Founder Miles Morgan shares positive sentiments about the integration with Hays Travel after a successful tenure.
- The acquisition is warmly welcomed by Hays Travel’s leadership, highlighting the respect and trust between the two companies.
Hays Travel has successfully acquired 19 branches of Miles Morgan Travel, strengthening its position with nearly 490 branches in total across the UK. This strategic move is indicative of Hays Travel’s continuous expansion and dominance in the travel agency sector.
Miles Morgan, the founder of the acquired agency, has been a part of Hays Travel’s Independence Group since 2006. The longstanding collaboration facilitated a seamless transition, preserving the identity of the Miles Morgan Travel outlets, primarily situated in the southwest of England and South Wales.
Morgan expressed that this decision was challenging, yet it ensures that the ethos and values he upheld remain intact under Hays Travel’s stewardship. ‘This has been a difficult decision and there is naturally an element of sadness that my travel journey has come to an end,’ Morgan stated. His confidence in Hays Travel stems from years of closely observing their cultural and operational paradigms.
Employees of Miles Morgan Travel are assured of their job security and are promised enhanced career progression opportunities. The acquisition pledges minimal disruption to daily operations, as mentioned by Morgan, who praised his team and the leadership at Hays Travel for their instrumental roles in achieving yet another successful year.
Dame Irene Hays, Chair of Hays Travel, praised Miles Morgan’s impactful career and contributions, affirming the mutual respect and synergy that aligns the two entities. ‘We will always be grateful to Miles, who as a member of our group’s board for many years has been instrumental in Hays Travel’s growth and success,’ she remarked, welcoming the new additions to the Hays Travel family.
Hays Travel’s acquisition of Miles Morgan Travel symbolises a significant and harmonious expansion in the travel industry, securing legacy and growth.
