In 2005, the Toga Group entered into a long-term agreement to manage Travelodge Hotels in Australia and New Zealand.
[1] In 2005, JF Meridian Trust expanded its operational and capital base by raising A$126.9 million, part of which would go to buy a half stake in the Travelodge Hotel chain with the joint deal involving NRMA as co-owner and the Toga Group as manager of the chain.
[2] JF Meridian Trust was later absorbed into Mirvac, growing its initial 8 hotels to 13 properties.
[3][4] In 2014, rights to the hotel brand in 22 markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region were acquired by Singaporean company ICP.
[8] Travelodge Hotels are located across the largest cities in Australia and New Zealand including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle, Darwin, Hobart and Wellington with 17 properties in total.