Travelodge Hobart has undergone a multi-million-dollar refurbishment to win the attention of travellers amid a strong wave of domestic tourism to the island.
All 131 guest rooms have been refreshed with the addition of new Dreamcatcher beds; public spaces including the reception have been given a new look, and a gym and purpose-built yoga and pilates studio have been introduced.
In an effort to reduce landfill waste during the refurb and, at the same time, give back to those in need in the community, the hotel team donated around 120 desks and chairs, more than 100 mattresses, 200 bedside tables, close to 100 floor lamps and 200 bedside lamps to St Vincent de Paul for distribution to its stores around the state.
“The decision to donate bedding and bedroom furniture to local charities like St Vincent de Paul wasn’t just a good decision from a corporate social responsibility point of view, it was the right decision to make,” said TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick.
“With the introduction of TFE Hotels’ Global People, Local Conscience Social Impact Charter last year, we empowered our hotel teams to make a difference in the lives of the communities in which we operate.
“As a business, we also made a commitment to sustainable practices, so we’re thrilled we’ve been able to recycle, upcycle and lend a helping hand in Tassie.”
The refurbishment follows a similar revamp of Travelodge Resort Darwin which saw a fresh new design scheme introduced throughout, with furnishings, fixtures, whitegoods, and TVs donated to local community groups, and recycled where possible.