Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
An independent review has concluded that Travelodge failed to protect a guest who was sexually assaulted after a man was given a key to her room. The report highlights significant security lapses and a lack of staff training regarding key management.
Why it matters
It underscores critical safety failures in the hospitality industry and the need for stricter security protocols to prevent violence against guests.
Image caption, The review found Travelodge guests were still not as safe as they should be
A woman who was sexually assaulted by a man given a key to her hotel room was "fundamentally failed" by Travelodge "at every stage", an independent review has found.
Barrister Paul Greaney KC said the chain's security policies at the time of the attack at its Maidenhead hotel in December 2022 were "not fit for the purpose of keeping guests safe".
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