BUDGET hotel chain Travelodge has unveiled a host of locations that it’s eyeing up to open new branches – including Redditch.

The chain has revealed 19 locations across the Midlands its earmarking for new developments.

Travelodge has announced it is targeting Redditch, but the exact address is yet to be confirmed.

Currently, the closest Travelodge to Redditch is in Marlbrook, Bromsgrove which is 6.1 miles away.

Tony O’Brien, UK development director said: “We are currently seeking development opportunities that could incorporate a new Travelodge hotel, either on its own or as part of a mixed-use scheme and will consider new developments and conversions of existing buildings and hotels operated by other brands.”

This comes after the hotel chain launched a huge recruitment drive in January, looking to fill 600 jobs across its hotels.

Travelodge said it believes the trend for more “staycation” holidays in the UK will continue, giving a boost to the hospitality sector.