Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings
Summary
The boss of Travelodge, Joanna Boydell, has quit after criticism over serious security problems at the hotel chain. These problems included cases where men were wrongly given access to women’s rooms, leading to assaults. Travelodge is now reviewing and changing its security rules to better protect guests.Key Facts
- Joanna Boydell resigned as head of Travelodge amid criticism of the company’s security failings.
- Ray Reidy, the finance chief, is temporarily taking over while a search for a permanent replacement is underway.
- One case involved a man who was wrongly given a key to a woman’s room and sexually assaulted her in 2022.
- Another woman was attacked after her domestic abuser was given a key by reception staff, who did not confirm with her first.
- Travelodge received a warning from former prime minister Keir Starmer to take women’s safety seriously and engage with MPs.
- Travelodge says such incidents are very rare and that guest safety is a priority.
- The company is changing its room access policy so any new or replacement key must have the guest’s clear permission.
- A leading barrister reviewed Travelodge’s security policies, and an internal review is ongoing.
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