Hotel chain to open two new sites in the region

Hotel chain Travelodge has announced it is planning to open two new hotels in the North West.

The company, which already has 567 hotels across the country, has announced it is launching a £100m expansion plan.

The plan includes 10 new hotels close to conference and event centres.

The new hotel in Manchester is set to create 30 new jobs and will be near the Manchester Central convention complex.

A similar hotel is being built close to the Liverpool Echo Arena.

Travelodge already has a portfolio of 39 conference and event hotels, close to 20 of the UK’s largest centres.

The plan is to build on a further 10 sites, in Manchester, Liverpool Bournemouth, Brighton, Coventry, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London.

The full list of new locations was revealed by the firm.

• ACC Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
• Alexandra Palace, London
• Bournemouth International Centre
• Brighton Centre
• Edinburgh International Conference Centre
• Manchester Central Convention Complex
• Olympia, London
• Queen Elizabeth Centre, London
• Ricoh Arena & Coventry Conference Centre, Coventry
• The SEC Centre, Glasgow.

Paul Harvey, Travelodge Managing Director – Property, said: “Britain’s events sector is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to open our 567th Travelodge by Telford International Centre.

“With this opening we now operate hotels by the UK’s top 20 largest conference and event centres. However due to the growing volume of events taking place across the country, there is a shortage of good quality and low cost accommodation close to event venues.

“Our hotels located close to conference and event centres are literally booked out as soon as event dates are released and value seeking attendees will even book into a Travelodge up to 20 miles from the event venue.

“Therefore in response to the growing events market, we are actively searching to extend our network with a further 10 hotels close to UK popular conference and events centres.

“This expansion will offer more choice and greater value to delegates and event goers, whilst supporting the local economy. Collectively it represents an investment of £100m for third party investors and will create around 300 new jobs across the country.”