Travelodge

Hotel chain Travelodge has appointed Disability Positive to advise the company on policy and training programmes to support customers with disabilities and long-term health conditions, as well as their families.

Travelodge has survived Covid and threats of desertion from landlords while keeping its principles of price and a good night’s sleep intact. Emma Lake talks to its chief executive as it opens its 600th hotel

Craig Bonnar has been confirmed as Travelodge chief executive, having originally taken the post on a temporary basis following the departure of Peter Gowers at the end of last year.

Travelodge expects to open 17 hotels across the UK this year, which are being developed by third-party investors with an approximate investment value of £175m.