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Travelodge to introduce antisemitism training for staff following ‘Free Palestine’ TV message

The incident, which saw two Jewish guests targeted with the slogan, prompted an ‘urgent’ investigation, but no culprit was identified

June 17, 2026 11:34
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A Travelodge hotel and (top left) the screen that greeted the guests (Main image: Getty)
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Travelodge is set to introduce antisemitism awareness training for staff across its hotels following an incident in which two visibly Jewish guests found the message "Free Palestine" displayed on the TV screens in their rooms.

Earlier this month, the two men were checking into the hotel chain's Manor House branch in north London when they discovered the message. One of the guests also alleged that he was met with hostility from a member of staff at the front desk.

Travelodge's chief executive, Jo Boydell, subsequently described the incident as "antisemitic", confirming that it had been reported to police and that an urgent internal investigation had been launched.

Now, the hotel chain has told the JC that the investigation is nearing completion but has been unable to identify the person responsible for placing the message on the television.

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