An easy target: Meet the firms being sued in Easygroup’s trademark war November 10, 2023 Easygroup has filed a record number of trademark lawsuits this year over the 'easy' brand. Here are some of the companies they are targeting.
Travelodge reveals record first half as blockbuster London summer drives demand August 24, 2023 Budget hotel chain Travelodge has revealed a record first half, with underlying earnings up 48 per cent, thanks to booming demand for both business and leisure trips and its best ever night in London. Travelodge reported its highest ever revenue night in London in July, as Brits flocked to Blur’s concert at Wembley and Bruce Springsteen [...]
Why now is the best time to visit wild, untamed Sri Lanka July 18, 2023 It has been a tough few years for Sri Lanka but Steve Dinneen finds a country that’s ready to welcome tourists The last few years have been devastating for tourism-reliant countries across the world, but few have had it quite as bad as Sri Lanka. Visitor numbers fell to virtually zero following the 2019 Easter [...]
Travelodge owners eye £1.2bn price tag for budget hotel chain June 11, 2023 Budget hotel chain Travelodge will be put up for sale with a price tag of over £1bn as its owners look to cash in the recovery of the travel sector post-pandemic. Its owner of nearly a decade, American asset management firm Goldentree is said to be in talks with investment banks to explore a potential [...]
Travelodge hits record profits as staycation breaks continue post-pandemic May 15, 2023 Travelodge, the UK’s largest independent hotel brand, has reported results significantly ahead of its previous record year in 2019, as Brits continued to opt for staycation breaks and business travel. The London-listed hotel company, which offers cheap beds in the UK Spain and Ireland said that revenues were up 25 per cent from 2019 to [...]
Travelodge opens budget luxe London Docklands hotel as it eyes up hundreds of new sites in the city August 15, 2022 Travelodge has opened its first new-build budget luxe hotel in London Docklands, marking a vote of confidence in the capital as a tourist hub. The London Docklands Travelodge, which is located by East India DLR station, was officially opened by Travelodge chief Jo Boydell and UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls. At the opening, the hotel giant [...]
Travelodge enjoying recovery as Brits go budget for beds May 9, 2022 Travelodge has reported a strong recovery from the impact of the pandemic and expects to benefit from the growing number of ‘staycation’ breaks. The hotel chain reported a 1.8% increase in revenue in the last quarter of 2021 compared with 2019, to £185 million. Revenue for the year was down by 23% compared with 2019, [...]
Travelodge revenue boosted by staycations despite drop in ‘white collar demand’ November 29, 2021 Travelodge has reported buoyant third quarter results thanks to staycations helping to offset subdued corporate demand. Total revenue for the quarter ended 30 September was up 9.9 per cent compared to 2019, hitting £229.5m. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 11.8 per cent to £53.54, compared to £47.89 in 2019. The budget hotel chain saw [...]
Travelodge to open four ‘budget chic’ hotels this month, including in London’s Elephant and Castle and Manor House November 22, 2021 Travelodge has announced four new hotels will be open in time for Christmas as bosses hope to cash in on families looking to travel during the festive season, with most of them to be offering ‘budget chic’ rooms. Two new sites have already opened in London, in Elephant and Castle and Manor House, with a [...]
Half term: Brits to inject £4.5bn into economy with Halloween staycations October 21, 2021 Families will inject £4.5bn into the economy with half-term staycations this month. Just under half of UK families will take a short break this half-term, according to the Travelodge Holiday Index. The hotel chain found London topped the list as most popular city and Halloween-themed destination. Those looking to enjoy Halloween on a staycation can [...]