Travelodge teaching staff Mandarin to welcome Chinese tourists

Travelodge is teaching its staff Mandarin phrases in anticipation of Chinese tourists.

The budget hotel is training staff at its newly opened site nearest to Bicester Village – the second biggest UK attraction to Chinese visitors.

Travelodge has hired a language tutor from the University of Oxford to teach staff key mandarin phrases, and staff will also receive training in Chinese etiquette.

Paul Harvey, Managing Director at Travelodge, comments: "It’s vital that we make our Chinese customers feel welcome. That’s why we have introduced little things like a word or two in Mandarin and a way to enjoy familiar food in the comfort of their room.