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- Study: Post-9/11, more foreign hotels become terrorist targets
New data from private intelligence firm STRATFOR indicates terrorist attacks, mostly by jihadists, on foreign hotels catering to Westerners have increased significantly since 9/11. The report says hotels have become targets because of their accessibility and because more inexperienced terrorists tend to seek "softer" targets. SecurityManagement.com
(9/10)     
- Marriott exec discusses security at hotels in high-risk areas
Jay Galindo, regional security director at Marriott International, said that although the company's hotels operate at the highest level of security, terrorist attacks and other incidents do occur. Galindo was speaking at the National Business Travel Association's conference, and his comments frustrated some travel buyers who are becoming increasingly concerned about hotel security. The Transnational
(9/2)
- Report: Gaps in security more commonly seen at smaller, budget hotels
Security at U.S. hotels varies considerably, according to size, location and overall hotel class, with the largest gaps in security seen at smaller, older and budget hotels, according to a survey from Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research. The survey of 5,487 U.S. hotels found, however, that luxury and upscale hotels, airport and urban hotels, and large or new properties generally did a good job addressing key safety and security features. Network World
(8/24)
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- Security experts: Expect to do more with less
Building relationships, finding funding and being familiar with new technology are key tenets of effective security, said corporate security directors and police chiefs at a security summit in Texas. "We need to be bigger, better and faster with less people and less money," one panelist said. SecurityInfoWatch.com
(8/26)
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- How to stop employees from stealing
Employee theft is on the rise, according to a new report by i4cp Inc., and companies need to take extra measures to combat it, experts say. They note that pre-employment tests can help identify job candidates who might be likely to steal and checks for criminal or drug backgrounds also may provide indicators. Human Resource Executive
(9/2)
- Small businesses need disaster plan
Fortunately, weather-related disasters as well as more troubling events, such as terrorist attacks, are fairly uncommon, but businesspeople need to have a plan for dealing with circumstances beyond their control. Even smaller issues, such as power outages and computer viruses, can do substantial damage to a small company, but preparation can go a long way toward minimizing the threat. This Wall Street Journal article outlines a few steps to take to protect a business. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)
(9/15)
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Social tools part of disaster preparedness: People can prepare for disasters and other emergency situations by getting their social-networking capabilities in order, the Safe America Foundation says. In a preparedness drill with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the group advised people to load emergency messages and sites onto their phones so they are available when needed and to discuss with others how such tools can be used to coordinate their response. RedOrbit
(9/2)
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- Investigation changes "insane" Florida bedbug policy
Following an investigation into a hotel bedbug problem by the Orlando Sentinel newspaper, Florida has changed its inspection policies to allow inspectors to enter hotel rooms suspected of having bedbugs as long as they are wearing protective shoe covers, hairnets and gloves. Under the previous policy, called by one entomologist "pure insanity," inspectors were not allowed to enter a room alleged to be infested out of concern for spreading the pests; yet they were required to observe a violation before a hotel could be cited. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.)
(8/30)
- Survey finds most American plan to take leisure trip soon
A survey of U.S. travelers by Travel Leaders found that more than 88% are planning to take one or more leisure trips before the end of the year. "In this country, vacations are considered a right and the results of this survey help bolster that notion. Consumers will not give up traveling for their vacations," said Roger E. Block, head of Travel Leaders Franchise Group. "An overwhelming majority indicated they've traveled at least once this year, and even more are planning trips for next year. Given the economy, we are tremendously encouraged by these findings." Travel Agent Central
(9/15)
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- Task force says terrorism-warning system needs overhaul
Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security secretary, said she will share the finding from a bipartisan task force with the White House as well as national security officials. The panel recommended revamping or possibly doing away with the color-coded terrorism-warning system. "The system's ability to communicate useful information in a credible manner has been poor," said Frances Fragos Townsend, co-chair of the task force. The Washington Post
(9/16)
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