Travelodge was the first budget hotel brand to launch in the UK. In 1985, Trusthouse Forte owned Travelodge and opened its first hotel on the A38, (Barton Under Needwood - North of Lichfield), before developing another six roadside hotels in its first year. Travelodge is now owned by Private equity firm, Dubai Investment Capital.
1985 - Travelodge is the first budget hotel brand to launch in UK, opening its first hotel on the A38, North of Lichfield, before developing another six roadside hotels in its first year.
2003 - Travelodge has grown to 200+ hotels and is the most recognised Budget Hotel brand in the UK. It is acquired by Permira in February 2003
2006 – Permira completes a sale to its current owners Dubai International Capital in September 2006. Travelodge employs approximately 5,000 staff.
About Dubai International Capital
Established in 2004, Dubai International Capital LLC. (DIC) is a Dubai based international investment company that primarily focuses on private equity. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Holding, a large and diversified group that operates in the fields of healthcare, technology, finance, real estate, research, education, tourism, energy and communications.
This section will give you all the information you need to know on Travelodge Hotels ltd, the UK’s fastest growing hotel chain
Travelodge Hotels Ltd., Sleepy Hollow, Aylesbury Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX9 3AT. Company Reg. 769170.
