Press Release11 May 2021
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Travelodge announces it expects to open 17 new hotels across the UK in 2021, creating 360 new jobs and growing its hotel network to 597 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain. Advertisements
These 17 new hotels are being developed by third party investors with an approximate investment value of £175 million. It is expected that most of these 17 hotels will be open and trading in time for the summer season.
As part of this expansion, the group is continuing the roll-out of Travelodge Plus, the group s budget chic hotel format. Launched in 2018, this concept is designed around the needs of the budget traveller who wants that little bit more style and choice with little touches to make it easier to work and relax both inside and outside the room. This year, the group is opening a further three Travelodge Plus hotels, and boosting its collection to 14 properties in prime locations across the UK. This includes a
Travelodge announces plans to open 17 new hotels this year
The plans will see the hotel chain increase its network to 597 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain (Image: Nick Ansell/PA Wire)
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Travelodge has announced plans to open 17 new hotels this year, creating over 360 new jobs across the UK.
Elephant and Castle and Peckham are two of 17 new locations targeted by the chain in 2021. The plans will see the hotel chain increase its network to 597 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain and bosses hope the new sites will be open in time for the summer holidays. New sites will be developed with cash from third party investors to the tune of £175 million, including an expansion of Travelodge’s higher-end self-styled “budget chic” hotels. Launched in 2018, the concept is designed to tap into a more upmarket identity similar to premium economy airline seats, which demand a higher profit margin.
360 jobs with 17 new hotels as Travelodge expands - where hotels are opening HOTEL chain Travelodge has announced plans to open 17 new hotels this year, creating over 360 new jobs across the UK - but none in the North-East. The plans will see the company increase its network to 597 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain and bosses hope the new sites will be open in time for the summer holidays. New sites will be developed with cash from third party investors to the tune of £175 million, including an expansion of Travelodge’s higher-end self-styled “budget chic” hotels. Launched in 2018, the concept is designed to tap into a more upmarket identity similar to premium economy airline seats, which demand a higher profit margin.