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Premier Inn to create 8,000 new jobs
Premier Inn claims it will create 8,000 new jobs over the next five years due its rapid expansion plans.
The announcement was made at the official opening of Premier Inn’s latest hotel, London City (Monument).
Premier Inn hopes to recruit 50% of new employees from the long term unemployed aged 16-24.
It has also pledged an additional 2,000 Apprenticeships and 4,500 work placements for young people in the UK by 2018.
Patrick Dempsey, managing director of Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants, said: "We have a target of recruiting half of our new team members from the long-term unemployed, and we offer a robust and structured qualification pathway."
Esther McVey, Minister for Employment said "I was delighted to hear that Premier Inn will be creating 8,000 new jobs over the next five years.
"Their commitment to offer half of these new jobs to long term unemployed young people is particularly welcome, and is an example that I hope other businesses will follow."
Ufi Ibrahim CEO of the British Hospitality Association said: "This growth will move Hospitality up into the top three biggest employers in Britain.
"Hospitality stands out for the scale of jobs it represents, especially for young entrants, and for the pace and extent of career development offered across our industry.
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