Castle hotel sees job openings in north east

20/02/2008 10:37:49

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Dozens of hotel jobs are expected to open up in the north east of England after a deal was struck to convert a castle into a hotel.

Witton Castile in Witton le Wear has been sold for a cool £12.5 million, with the new owners planning to turn it into a luxury hotel complete with conference rooms and a honeymoon suite.

Located at the foot of the Pennines, the beautiful fortress is expected to attract a huge number of applicants looking for hotel jobs in the area.

According to the Northern Echo, if the plans are given the green light, up to 100 new positions would be created.

Speaking to the newspaper, Neil Willson, managing director of Marton Hall which bought the castle, said: "Witton Castle is a major investment and underlines our commitment to supporting leisure and tourism in the north east.

"As climate change concerns lead to more people deciding not to fly overseas for holidays, UK destinations will face greater demand."

Attractions which entice both Brits and foreign visitors to stay in hotels in the north east include Durham Castle and Cathedral and Hadrian's Wall.

Hotel jobs in the north east

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