As we reported last month, the new Scarborough Travelodge is on target for opening next month, which, according to reports, will provide 30 new hospitality jobs to the seaside town.

The £5.6 million new Scarborough hotel will open its doors on the 21st of May; following a redevelopment of what was the hotel St Nicholas, complete with new bedrooms and a full refurbishment of existing rooms, reports the Scarborough Evening News.

When completed, the development will boast 140 bedrooms and a new bar, cafe and eatery, providing restaurant jobs to the local area.

Commenting on the addition of the Scarborough Travelodge, David Frank, chairman of the Scarborough Hospitality Association, told the local newspaper: “It is very beneficial to have a major player coming to Scarborough as they will be advertising the town as a resort on their website, which holiday makers across the country will view.”