News Travelodge rolls out ‘Metro’ hotel plans Guests check artists in at Boise appoints Gerald Lawless as NonExecutive Director unveils plan for pub link targets £100 million expansion programme launches apprenticeships announces £60m Movement the EU27 brand rankings 2011 is mainly driven by economy hotels Ranking of brands Europe January Focus powers through downturn 'wellplaced' to build on 2010's strong growth invest £300m 35 new properties Three female convicted murderers given jobs same York

Travelodge has outlined plans to develop 'Metro' style hotels in prestigious locations and in office blocks across the UK in a bid to meet the growing demands of its customers. The properties - which will be between 20 to 40 rooms in size - will allow the brand to build small hotels in highly priced, much sought after locations and occupied office buildings across the UK. {poll_summary} Once a year, a former Travelodge budget hotel in Boise, Idaho, checks out its guests so artists can check in. Travelodge Hotels has announced the appointment of Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Dubai-based luxury hospitality brand, Jumeirah Group, as a Non Executive Director. He will join the board with effect from 3 May 2011.{poll_summary} Hotel chain Travelodge yesterday announced plans to open 36 sites next to pubs as part of a £100 million expansion scheme. Travelodge has confirmed it will channel £100 million into a 36 site expansion programme in partnership with the UK's resurgent pub companies by 2015. Already co-located with pub companies on 15 bespoke developments across the UK, Travelodge is now actively working with Greene King, JW Lees, Marston's, Mitchells & Butlers and JD Wetherspoons to find further development opportunities across the country. {poll_summary} Budget hotel chain Travelodge is launching a management apprenticeship scheme to tap into an expected pool of school-leavers put off going to university because of rising cost With the opening today of a 99-room hotel in Ealing, Travelodge has now become the largest hotel brand in London. Movement in the EU27 Hotel Brand Rankings 2011 is mainly driven by economy hotels. Best Western, Ibis and Mercure continue to make-up the top three, whilst Travelodge, Premier Inn and Etap Hotel see most growth... Movement in the EU27 Hotel Brand Rankings 2011 is mainly driven by economy hotels. Best Western, Ibis and Mercure continue to make-up the top three, whilst Travelodge, Premier Inn and Etap Hotel see most growth. 2010 ended with a bang at online travel retailer lowcostholidays.com. With yearly sales up 75% and annual site visits up 96% it looks like lowcostholidays is due to smash its already impressive ranking as the Sunday Times Virgin 100 20th fastest growing companies 2009. Budget hotel chain Travelodge has enjoyed strong growth thanks to cost- conscious customers, with sales up 13 per cent and 70 new hotels in its portfolio. Travelodge has confirmed it will build a further 35 hotels this year as it continues to build its presence in the UK market. The company – which is owned by Dubai International Capital – plans to invest £300 million in the venture. Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England
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