Following on from Australia�s NRMA investment in Travelodge Palmerston North, Toga Hospitality, the operator of the Travelodge, Medina, Vibe and Adina (Europe) brands, is set to open three more Toga Hospitality operated hotels in New Zealand over the next few years.

A site has been secured in Wellington, and Toga Hospitality has negotiated an agreement on a development in Christchurch and are currently negotiating on a site in Auckland.

All properties will be Medina Apartment Hotels with proposed openings for late 2010. Medina Apartment Hotels form part of Toga Hospitality, with 22 Medina Apartment Hotels open across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.

�Toga is already well underway cementing itself in the New Zealand market with its two current Travelodge properties in Palmerston North and Wellington and is excited to be planning the addition of three Medina Apartment Hotels to its portfolio as well,� said Allan Vidor, Managing Director, Toga Group.

�The Medina brand with its spacious self-contained apartments offers the extra space that families, couples and business travellers alike all enjoy, especially if they�re staying for an extended length of time.�

Australian owned Toga Hospitality is one of the fastest growing hotel groups in Australia with 46 properties in Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Also under the Toga Hospitality umbrella is Medina Apartment Hotels, Adina Apartment Hotels (Europe) and Vibe Hotels.

Travelodge is NRMA owned and known for its great value. �NRMA has invested significantly in New Zealand tourism with the acquisition of Travelodge Palmerston North, Thrifty Car Rental New Zealand and Adventure World Travel. NRMA is committed to a continued investment across the Tasman in Tourism,� added, Tony Stuart, Group CEO, NRMA Motoring and Services.

A recent brand regeneration has provided Travelodge Hotels with a fresh, modern style and a real-time online booking service enabling guests to make reservations with Toga Hospitality hotels in New Zealand, Australia and Europe. This booking system is integral to Toga Hospitality�s overall guest service philosophy, enabling hotels to cross sell, initiate new promotions and provide guests with personal attention.

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Media Contacts: Belinda Johnson Tracey Mehrtens Director of Marketing 4pr Toga Hospitality Director P: (02) 9356 1068 P: 649 489 2229 E: bjohnson@toga.com.au E: tracey@4pr.co.nz W: www.togahotels.com.au