Hays Travel partners with Sports Entertainment Tours
The company caters to all budgets, from once-in-a-lifetime trips to bespoke itineraries, and proudly boasts a 5* star Trustpilot rating that reflects its commitment to outstanding customer satisfaction.
Earlier this year, Sports Entertainment Tours launched a dedicated US sports travel offering, providing exclusive access and tailored experiences for major American sporting events. Whether it's an NBA game in New York, the Super Bowl, or a baseball game in Boston, many clients now choose to tag a sporting event onto that family holiday or business trip
John Boyde, Managing Director, said: 'Our business has grown significantly over the past 18 months across corporate, public, group hospitality, and trade sectors. That growth has been built on the core values of trust and outstanding service - principles that guide every client interaction. Partnering with Hays Travel will greatly enhance our reach within the agency channel, allowing even more customers to benefit from the personalised support and reliable service we're known for.'
Jordan McCluskey, Travel Trade Commercial Manager, added: 'We've grown from working with just a few agencies in Northern Ireland to partnering with most independent agencies there, along with select agencies across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Partnering with Hays Travel is a major step forward in our agency growth.'
Jonathon Woodall-Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of Hays Travel, said: 'At Hays Travel, we're always looking to enhance our customer offering with trusted, high-quality partners. Sports Entertainment Tours brings a unique and exciting dimension to our portfolio, allowing our customers to access unforgettable sporting and entertainment experiences with that level of service and care they expect from Hays Travel.'
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