An international travel company has announced it will be adding 50 new hotels to its portfolio this year and it has set its sights on the seaside.

Oyo works with existing hotels to help them expand.

It has more than 150 small hotels in some 65 places nationwide and is one of the largest hotel providers in the country.

Now the company plans to "expand and focus" in Brighton, Leeds and Plymouth.

Oyo uses AI (artificial intelligence) to help hotel owners manage and price their rooms.

Currently Oyo works with Albany and Langfords hotels in Hove along with the Gullivers Hotel in Brighton.

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Oyo International chief executive Gautam Swaroop said: "We have witnessed a great deal of interest from hotels owners across the country owing to our industry-leading demand, revenue generation and management capabilities along with operational ease that Oyo offers.

"Our result-oriented tech has been a draw for many entrepreneurs in the UK who are looking to improve and scale their hotel business.

"With this expansion we plan to enable many small businesses in the region so they can realise their full potential and manage their business with ease."

Last year, Oyo added new hotels in Folkestone, Worcester and Swansea among other locations with London, Birmingham and Manchester being the top markets for the business.

It has 27 hotels in and around London and 38 in the Midlands.