ONE of the UK's largest hotel chains is launching its 2023 recruitment drive as it looks to fill 435 positions across the UK.

This includes 10 positions in Wales.

Travelodge has achieved sales growth year on year for the last eight years. The group operates hotels in the UK, Ireland and Spain and annually welcomes 20 million business and leisure customers. It employs more than 10,000 colleagues.

Through an in-house management development programme called Aspire, people who acquire work with Travelodge have the opportunity to develop a career from an entry level position.

Travelodge has 26 hotels in Wales including sites in Llandudno, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Bangor and Caernarfon.

Positions include full and part time roles. In Llandudno, a job is being advertised for a hotel manager and in Caernarfon, a night reception team member. 

Hannah Thomson, Travelodge’s Chief People Officer, said: “The start of a new year is a great opportunity to kick start a career change and joining the UK hospitality sector can be the best New Year’s resolution that you make. Working in the hotel industry is fun and exciting and it opens a door to a world of opportunities. We are currently searching for 10 new colleagues to join our Travelodge family across our 26 Wales hotels and we welcome everyone, from all walks of life.

"We are looking for candidates who have a passion, determination and a real desire to look after people and in return we will provide training, coaching and career opportunities. Our in-house management development programme, Aspire, has helped thousands of entry level colleagues build a career into hotel management and other specialist functions.

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“Travelodge is also a great choice for mums and dads looking to begin or restart their career. Our ‘Working Parents Programme’ offers jobs close to home, hours that can match the school run, benefits that suit families and a career path at a time that suits them. It is the one-stop programme to help parents work, raise their family and keep their career goals within reach."

For further details on all positions at Travelodge and to apply, click here.