Travelodge CEO Exits After Mishandling of Guest’s Sexual Assault Case

Skift Take Boydell’s departure won’t close the book on Travelodge’s security crisis. An independent review is ongoing and industry-wide safety talks have put the sector on notice. UK budget hotel group Travelodge announced Thursday that CEO Jo Boydell has stepped down, following months of pressure over the group’s handling of a high-profile sexual assault case that exposed security failures. Chief Financial Officer Ray Reidy has been appointed as interim CEO, and the board has begun the search for a permanent replacement. “We remain focused on the safety and well-being of our guests and will continue taking the actions necessary to strengthen the business,” said Reidy in a statement alongside the company’s first half results. “We will also continue to engage proactively and constructively with