Hotels are full of oddities: some gross, some space-age. Never before, however, have we come across a bit of hospitality secrecy quite so salacious as this. Revealed on the always-intriguing r/AskReddit forums, a hotel insider has shared a trick of…
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UPDATE: Customer Data Confirmed Stolen in Omni Hotels Cyberattack
Daixin ransomware gang claims responsibility for the attack. Plus, cybersecurity experts offer some advice.
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The Rise of Mobile Keys in Hospitality
Digital guest keys have come of age, overcoming many early hurdles, including technical issues, compatibility, and user adoption. Today, digital keys, accessed through a guest's smartphone, are becoming commonplace at upscale hotels and resorts and…
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Cybersecurity expert shares what guests, hotels should know in wake of Omni breach
In the wake of a recent cyberattack on Omni Hotels & Resorts that prompted a "shut down [of] its systems to protect and contain its data," experts are reminding people of the actions guests can take to preserve their digital safety and weighing in…
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Security Flaw Can Open Over 3 Million Door Locks, Mainly at Hotels
According to security researchers, the flaw can let a hacker unlock door systems from Dormakaba's Saflok brand, which is used across numerous hotel properties.
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The Orchid Hotel Pune hosts comprehensive Safety Week Program
The Safety Week Program aimed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to effectively handle any emergency situation that might arise.
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This lady security officer rocks!
D Selvi’s presence at the entrance of Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks is nothing short of a radiant beacon of hospitality. She greets each guest with a heartfelt smile, and her ability to engage in meaningful and friendly conversations with the…
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MGM Resorts’ cyberattack headache continues as regulators launch investigations
The company said it could face fines in connection with regulatory inquiries stemming from the social engineering attack.
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Cyber security and the hotel chain: preventing the unthinkable
Hotel chains continue to fall prey to debilitating – and costly – cyber-attacks…
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TikTokers are booby-trapping their hotel rooms in the name of safety
Creators are going viral with elaborate “Home Alone”-style barricading…
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Aesthetics, Efficiency, and Threat Landscape influence security choices in the Hospitality sector
To navigate the intricate landscape of heightened security measures in the hospitality industry, striking a delicate balance with guest-friendly access systems is crucial…
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Under Operation Cobalt, undercover officers and children have been used to try to book hotel rooms. Rochdale abuse scandal - Inside the team fighting child sexual exploitation…
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Earthquake Rattles Disney Resort: How the Parks Respond to Natural Disasters
Disneyland Resort is not a place unfamiliar with the potential for a natural disaster. Being located in Southern California, an area known for its seismic activity, it is not uncommon for the region to experience earthquake events…
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Smugglers’ Notch Resort hit with fines for safety violations after 3-year-old’s drowning
After Tate Holtzman went missing at a Smugglers’ Notch Resort day camp last summer, staff discovered a dark, water-filled hole about two feet across in the grass near a picnic table. The realization dawned on them. Lifeguards arrived…
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Wave of Hotel Evacuations Emphasize Importance of Safety Measures
A wave of evacuations recently swept through several hotels, marking a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance and safety measures…
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Cybercrooks book a stay in hotel email inboxes to trick staff into spilling credentials
Research highlights how major attacks like those exploiting Booking.com are executed - Cybercriminals are preying on the inherent helpfulness of hotel staff during the sector's busy holiday season…
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Not-So-Suite Cybersecurity Concerns In The Hospitality Industry
Guests attempt to get into their hotel rooms with the room keycards, but the keycard system is not working.The group of friends celebrating a birthday at the hotel bar goes to "cash out," for the night, but the register and credit card payment…
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Peabody Hotel gets security robot
See the news video - Peabody Hotel gets security robot
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