Travelodge customer data stolen

Travelodge UK is investigating an apparent hacking attack on its customer database.

The hotel chain issued a warning to users of its online service to be on the lookout for spam e-mails.

Full details of the security breach were not immediately available. A spokesperson said it seemed a limited number of people were affected.

No financial information or payment details were stolen in the attack, according to Travelodge.