Travelodge to build 7 new hotels in region
BUDGET hotel chain Travelodge has confirmed it is to open seven new hotels in the West Midlands as part of a £42 million investment.
The company said the move would create at least 200 new jobs in the region as it continues to expand its portfolio across the UK.
The new hotels will be in either Edgbaston or Selly Oak in Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Worcester and two in Coventry.
The firm has just opened its second new hotel in Dudley this year with a £6 million venue in the town centre.
The new hotel has 78 bedrooms and has created 27 new jobs.
The building is situated on the former Royal Brierley Crystal factory and a former limestone quarry.
This history has been referenced in the building with windows displaying textured designs of fossils, shells and corals representing the limestone quarry, alongside artwork created by Robert Colbourne.
Travelodge also commis- sioned local artist Burgess to create piece, entitled William H a bespoke
The group also opened a new site on the edge of West Bromwich town centre in May.
Chief operation officer Craig Bonnar said: “We are thrilled to open our second hotel in Dudley’s tourist hub and be a key facilitator in the town’s regeneration.
“It’s been a great opportunity to collaborate with the local council to help the community realise the income potential, job creation and other community benefits that a Travelodgebacked development scheme can bring to the area.
“As we look to the future, the West Midlands is a key growth area for Travelodge.
“The local economy is growing at pace and with increasing visitor numbers to the area, there is a big shortage of good quality and great value accommodation to meet customer demand.
“Therefore, Travelodge is looking to expand its portfolio with a further seven hotels across the West Midlands.”