Hornchurch hotel denies false claims about migrant arrivals

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 18:08 · Archive

The Palms Hotel in Hornchurch has rejected social media allegations that migrants were being dropped off at the premises.

A hotel on the A127 in Hornchurch has issued a statement after claims circulated in a local Facebook group that migrants were being dropped off at the premises. The Palms Hotel described the allegations as 'false and misleading' and said they are 'completely false'.

The hotel said the people referenced in the social media post were IT professionals visiting from Nigeria. It stated they were staying at the hotel while attending a three-day conference at London's ExCeL Exhibition Centre, hosting The Business Show London, described as one of the largest business events for small and medium enterprises and startups.

In a statement, a spokesperson for The Palms Hotel said it is 'extremely concerned' by the Facebook post. The hotel said it prides itself on welcoming tourists, business professionals and visitors from around the world and remains committed to 'hospitality, inclusivity and guest safety'.

The hotel warned that spreading what it called 'reckless misinformation' could have consequences. It stated that such claims 'not only damages our reputation but also puts our hardworking staff and valued guests at potential risk'. The hotel is seeking legal counsel regarding the matter.

The hotel has encouraged anyone with questions to contact it directly rather than sharing unverified claims on social media.

How it is being reported

• A127 hotel addresses 'false and misleading' migrant claimsThe Palms Hotel in Hornchurch denies false Facebook claims that migrants were dropped off, saying Nigerian IT professionals attended The Business Show London.Echo (Basildon) · 9 Oct, 17:12
• A127 hotel addresses 'false and misleading' migrant claimsThe Palms Hotel in Hornchurch denies false Facebook claims that migrants were dropped off, saying Nigerian IT professionals attended The Business Show London.Colchester Gazette · 9 Oct, 17:12
• A127 hotel addresses 'false and misleading' migrant claimsThe Palms Hotel in Hornchurch denies false Facebook claims that migrants were dropped off, saying Nigerian IT professionals attended The Business Show London.Brentwood Guardian · 9 Oct, 17:12
• Hornchurch hotel dismisses ‘extremely concerning’ false claims over migrantsThe hotel has claimed the rumours could put staff and guests at 'potential risk'EssexLive · 9 Oct, 16:20

In this story: The Palms Hotel · Hornchurch · Nigeria · London ExCeL Exhibition Centre

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