- Travelodge has apologised to a Jewish guest after a "Free Palestine" message appeared on his hotel room TV at its London Manor House branch in Finsbury Park.
- The guest, visiting from New York, reported feeling "frightened" and "uncomfortable" after seeing the message, which only appeared in his room.
- The hotel chain launched an investigation into the incident, reported it to the Metropolitan Police, and stated it found no evidence of staff involvement or misconduct.
- Travelodge's CEO, Jo Boydell, apologised "unreservedly" to the guest and the wider Jewish community, reiterating a zero-tolerance stance on antisemitism.
- The company is engaging with a leading Jewish organisation to implement a cultural sensitivity and antisemitism training programme for its staff.
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