The imminent arrival of the ‘super budget’ brand, EasyHotel, into Dublin is timely.

One Direction fans in New Zealand have accidentally mobbed a man in the street, mistaking him for a member of the boy band.

Tough economic conditions helped Travelodge enjoy a strong year during 2010 as the group benefited from budget-conscious consumers.

Travelodge today moved to capitalise on the rapid growth in the budget hotel sector by announcing plans to double in size over the next six years.