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Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings

Trade Hub UK regulation desk (2026-08-20): Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issuesBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Travelodge has… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issues

The boss of Travelodge has resigned after a backlash over security failings at the hotel chain, including a case where a domestic abuser was given a key to a woman’s room before assaulting her.

In a company statement on Thursday, Travelodge said Joanna Boydell had stepped down and been temporarily replaced by its finance chief, Ray Reidy. The company has launched a formal search for a permanent substitute.

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