Joanna Boydell

Joanna Boydell is the former boss of the hotel chain Travelodge. She recently resigned from her position following significant criticism regarding the company's handling of security failings and guest safety. Her departure comes in the wake of a serious sexual assault case in 2022, where a guest was assaulted after a domestic abuser was given a key to her room. An independent review commissioned after this incident revealed ongoing risks, with nearly 10% of Travelodge hotels reporting room intrusions during the summer. The review's findings, published in a 70-page report, highlighted systemic issues with guest security. Boydell's resignation signifies the fallout from these revelations and the company's efforts to address the critical security lapses that have put guests at risk.