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Irene Hays: 'Our staff have been incredible in their flexibility'

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👁️ 106 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 41:32
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the staff have been absolutely outstanding for his trouble they really have they've been incredible in their flexibility around flexi furlough around working from home

we have 56 new to his travel and that's including thomas cook so they're not your added thomas cook customers that's just new to coming into your company

the innovation by the cruise industry has been phenomenal and the number of people who we've sent on staycations who've come back in and booked a cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use travel agents for testing advice and cost savings
Book cruises early due to high demand and value
Consider staycations as a taster for cruise experiences

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Fear of making mistakes with testingGet help and support from travel agents to simplify the process

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has Hays Travel trading been during the pandemic?
QWhat are the current barriers to travel for customers?
QHow is the cruise industry performing post-pandemic?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Portugal2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Lucy Huxley speaks to Hays Travel owner Dame Irene Hays following the latest traffic light lists update