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

<p>Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issues</p><p>The boss of Travelodge has resigned after widespread criticism of her handling of security failings at the hotel chain, including a shocking case where a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/10/woman-assaulted-after-travelodge-staff-gave-room-key-to-her-abuser">domestic abuser was given a key to a woman’s room </a>before assaulting her.</p><p>In a <a href="https://www.travelodge.co.uk/our-business/media/press-release/appointment-of-interim-chief-executive-officer-and-q2-results-announcement/">brief company statement</a> 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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/20/travelodge-boss-quits-amid-fallout-over-hotel-chains-security-failings">Continue reading...</a>