Jo Boydell

Jo Boydell is the Chief Executive Officer of Travelodge. She is currently facing significant pressure from Members of Parliament following a case where a woman was sexually assaulted at a Travelodge hotel. The perpetrator, Kyran Smith, was given the victim's room number and key card by hotel staff, leading to his conviction and a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. More than 20 MPs have requested an urgent meeting with Boydell to discuss the hotel chain's security procedures and address concerns raised by the case. Keir Starmer has also intervened, urging Boydell to engage with the MPs. Boydell's initial cancellation of the meeting has been met with criticism, with the victim of the assault calling it 'shocking'. The situation highlights the importance of hotel security protocols and the responsibility of leadership in addressing serious security breaches.