LIVERPOOL has been targeted in the expansion plans of a London youth hostel franchise that breathes new life into run-down pubs by creating accommodation dormitories.Bermondsey-based Journeys installs scores of its micro-cell bunk beds for hostellers who can boost landlords’ food and drink takings through their added custom.
Journeys currently has three London sites and one in Brighton, all in former pubs, and has identified two key locations in Liverpool as part of its growth plans to open a further 15 hostels during 2011.
Director Derek Bodman said: “We are now in talks with the current owners to take things further in respect to Journeys hostels.
“Both of these have potential to create new hostels with bed capacities of 250-300.
“They also have a long list of applicants who are interested in being the franchisees for these sites, and managing the hostels if the bids are successful.”
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3 May 2011
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