Premier Inn expands in Germany
Chris Bown 28 Oct 2025
A multi-site lease deal with Gorgeous Smiling Hotels will see Whitbread add eight Premier Inn hotels in Germany
A multi-site lease deal with Gorgeous Smiling Hotels will see Whitbread add eight Premier Inn hotels in Germany
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