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Travelodge ‘fundamentally failed’ woman sexually assaulted in hotel room, review finds

The report said the case uncovered problems with room security across the entire hotel sector

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Travelodge CEO Abruptly Quits After Woman Was Raped in Hotel and Offered 'Inappropriate' £30 Refund

Joanna Boydell resigns as Travelodge CEO after backlash over hotel safety failures, including a rape incident. The company faces scrutiny and implements new security measures to restore public trust.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

London Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to victim's room

The domestic violence victim said she had booked a room at the hotel for a ‘night away from the fear’ after a period of abuse

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case

PM tells Jo Boydell of concerns about her lack of availability to discuss how staff gave man access to victim’s room

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26

Starmer urges Travelodge boss to engage with MPs after meeting cancelled

Keir Starmer expressed his ‘very concerned’ that some MPs had not heard directly from Jo Boydell

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Sir Keir Starmer concerned over Travelodge boss cancelling meeting with MPs

The hotel chain is under fire after a guest was sexually assaulted by a man who had been given a key card to her room.

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Politicians seek meeting with Travelodge CEO after Maidenhead sexual assault case

Call for urgent meeting comes after woman was assaulted by man who had been given her key card by hotel staff

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7