Travelodge guests are still at risk, finds review launched after sexual assault
An independent review of Travelodge found that security protocols regarding room keys are inconsistently applied, leaving guests vulnerable to intrusions. The report follows a serious sexual assault incident and criticizes the company's poor handling of the victim's complaint.
Why it matters
Raises critical concerns about safety standards and corporate accountability in the hospitality industry.
Despite Travelodge strengthening its key security policy, Greaney found it was ‘not being applied with anything anything like sufficient consistency’. Photograph: Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/Shutterstock Despite Travelodge strengthening its key security policy, Greaney found it was ‘not being applied with anything anything like sufficient consistency’. Photograph: Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/Shutterstock Travel & leisure Travelodge guests are still at risk, finds review launched after sexual assault Report finds complaints of room intrusions at nearly one in 10 hotels, after woman attacked by man given a copy of her key
Prefer the Guardian on Google An independent review into Travelodge after a serious sexual assault has found that guests are still at risk, with room intrusions reported at nearly one in 10 of its hotels this summer.
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