Travelodge CEO Investigates More Reports of Strangers Accessing Rooms Amid Sexual Assault Concerns

Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell is investigating additional reports of strangers accessing guest rooms and conducting a review, following a sexual assault incident where a man was given a key card to a woman's room and subsequent criticism for canceling a meeting with MPs.

30 Mar, 09:51 — 30 Mar, 12:02

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Why this matters

This story highlights significant security lapses within a major hotel chain, raising serious concerns for guest safety. The alleged incidents, including sexual assault, underscore the critical importance of robust room access protocols and the potential consequences of their failure.

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BBCHigh118d ago

Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, says CEO

Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.

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The GuardianMostly Factual118d ago

Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs ‘shocking’

Woman assaulted after man was given key card to her room criticises CEO Jo Boydell over cancelled meeting A woman who was sexually assaulted by a man who was handed a key card to her room at a Travelodge has said she was shocked to learn the hotel chain’s boss cancelled a meeting with a group of MPs seeking to discuss concerns about the case. More than 20 MPs had demanded the meeting this month to discuss the matter – including details of the chain’s security processes and procedures that led...

By Kevin Rawlinson and agency

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The IndependentMostly Factual118d ago