Travelodge exchanges on 10 new hotels for £61 million

23rd February 2010, 9:53am

Travelodge, the UK's fastest growing hotel chain, has announced the exchange of 10 new hotels at a combined investment value of £61 million.

The expansion will create 300 jobs, with all entry level staff being recruited from the long term unemployed via its employment partner, Job Centre Plus.

The new hotels will be located in: London Bethnal Green, London Bank, London Ealing, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester MEN Arena, Manchester University, Camberley, Cannock and Andover.

Travelodge's managing director for development Paul Harvey said: "During the recession we have taken the opportunity to grow where many have put their development on hold. In 2009 we secured more hotels than any other year in our history and have been able to attain superior sites due to lower property prices.

"This group of exchanges include our first hotels in Cannock and Andover and also steps up our presence in some of the UK's leading cities."

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