New hotel planned for Sunderland
Budget hotel chain Travelodge is create almost 200 jobs before Christmas by opening nine new hotels - including in Sunderland.
The recruitment drive started on Wednesday for jobs in including receptionists, housekeepers and cleaners.
Jon Hendry Pickup, chief operating officer for Travelodge, said: "These new jobs for the long term, not just for Christmas.
"We want enthusiastic and committed team members whose number one priority is to look after customers"
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