Data Security: Why It Matters For Independent Hotel Owners
Data security is an imperative concern that extends beyond sectors and industries, engraving its importance in the hotel industry as well…
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Data Security: Why It Matters For Independent Hotel Owners
Data security is an imperative concern that extends beyond sectors and industries, engraving its importance in the hotel industry as well…
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Beware of Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns That Attack Hotel Guests
Phishing is a common cyberattack technique that involves tricking users into clicking on malicious links, downloading malicious attachments, or entering sensitive information on fake websites.
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Common causes and effects of hotel drownings
Your pool is likely one of your guests’ most loved amenities, but, as you know, with great fun comes great responsibility. It’s essential to take all measures to help ensure guests remain safe at your pool, including drowning prevention…
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How digital tech is changing hospitality security
Vipin Anand, Director of Project Sales - ASSA ABLOY SAARC, cues us in... In this connected world, the hospitality scene is no stranger to digitization…
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Czech Travellers Advised to Use New App During Emergency Situations When Abroad
The European Consumer Centre for the Czech Republic has said that passengers can get informed more about their rights in emergency situations through the free mobile application “ECC-Net: Travel”, advising everyone to use it when abroad…
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Spanish hotel's extreme measure to curb 'fights' over sunbeds
A holidaymaker In Spain has said her hotel has hired a security guard to break up fights over sunbeds. Wendy Brown, from Essex, said she has been going to the Sunset Beach Club hotel in Benalmádena on the Costa Del Sol for 15 years…
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Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP), a leading developer of autonomous security robots (“ASRs”) and blue light emergency communication systems, has deployed another K5 ASR; the robot was sent to a hotel in Vancouver, Washington…
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'Hero' Magaluf hotel security guard tells off partying Brits in hilarious way
The video, which been viewed 8.5million times since it went viral on TikTok on July 20, shows the Magaluf hotel security officer taking the mick out of the rowdy group of Brits abroad as he scolds them for being too loud at a family resort…
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Juice jacking is the newest technique hackers use to attack travelers
Expert explains how to avoid being hacked this vacation season
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We’re taking a look back at HT’s history to gather some key takeaways for the coming year and beyond.
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Why Are IoT Systems So Vulnerable to Attacks?
There are an awful lot of IoT devices out there that have little to no protection against malware attacks, creating very attractive attack points for bad actors.
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Climate change and political unrest among the top risks in 2023
The impact of climate change, the ongoing energy crisis and increased political “polarisation” across the world are among the top risks that businesses face in 2023, according to security specialist Healix International…
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Guest records exposed in Sonder data breach
Short-term accommodation provider Sonder Holdings on Wednesday (23 November) confirmed some of its systems, including “certain” guest records that may include driver's licenses and passports, were exposed in a data breach…
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Data Migrations in Hospitality: To Migrate or Not to Migrate, That is the Question
Spoiler alert: if you are looking for a quick answer to this Shakespearean-like question, you will not find it. As a matter of fact, you are probably going to walk away from this post with more questions than answers. But this is to be expected…
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5 Reasons Why Employee Safety Devices Are a Must-Have Budget Item for 2023
Hoteliers are knee deep preparing 2023 budgets, but until the hospitality industry is back in full swing, many will be looking for ways to short-cut spending…
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IHG's booking channels disrupted by "unauthorised activity"
IHG Hotels and Resorts has revealed that parts of its technology systems have been “subject to unauthorised activity”.
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Hospitality: Consider this your Cybersecurity Wake-up Call
Cloud migration, tech lounges, chatbots and robots are all technologies with great potential: both to streamline and drive better service, and to grant hackers access to your brand’s technology stack.
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Parting ways with Legacy Security Systems
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to verification and authentication issues, but businesses can improve the lives of their customers and employees through the use of passive biometric technology.
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