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- Singapore hotels step up security in wake of terrorist attacks
Hotels in Singapore have stepped up security in the wake of recent attacks on hotels in Mumbai and Jakarta. A government official urged that "all hotel staff, not just those in security ... take ownership for the security of their premises." Under a new security standard, hotels in the country are required to have in place protocols to prepare for the aftermath of a terror event. Today (Singapore)
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- Peeping Tom video prompts warnings of hotel security for women
The recent peeping Tom video taken of ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews in her hotel room has prompted stepped-up awareness of hotel room security for women traveling alone. Some safety tips from a AAA official include selecting hotels rated by organizations that require security measures, such as deadbolt locks and secondary locks on ground-floor sliding doors. The Sun (Baltimore)
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- Cruise ships sail into terrorists' radar
As security at airports gets tighter, cruise ships could become attractive alternatives for terrorist attacks, a tourism security expert said. The threat could mean increased security at places such as cruise ship bars and swimming pools. "I'm not suggesting the QE2 turns into an aircraft carrier ... but there are a number of basic security measures that can be taken," David Beirman said. The Australian/Australian Associated Press
(8/7)
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- Building public safety, tweet by tweet
Fire departments and other emergency managers increasingly are using social media such as Twitter and Facebook to keep people updated on public events. The Los Angeles Fire Department, for example, recently tweeted information about an earthquake. EmergencyMgmt.com
(7/27)
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- Hotel hurricane preparedness essential
With forecasters expecting 12 named storms this year, six of which should become hurricanes and two major hurricanes, hotels are urged to take measures to be prepared for the worst. Some tips include making sure your emergency plan is up-to-date; making sure all departments and employees are aware of the plan; and making sure your weather alert is functioning properly. Lodging Hospitality online
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- Poll shows importance of being earnest -- about guests' well-being
A poll of 2,000 vacationers in the U.K. found that as many as 88% said they would not return to a hotel where they had had an accident or had fallen ill. One security experts said the results should serve as a wake-up call to hotels: Any increased business from "staycations" will be lost when the economy recovers unless guests' health and well-being are given top priority. TravelMole (free registration)
(8/13)
- Hoteliers: Bombings won't hurt Western brands in Asia
Despite recent terrorist attacks at two Western luxury hotel brands in Jakarta, hotel owners say security is strong at American-branded hotels in Asia and the attacks likely will not affect growth. Bombings at U.S.-branded hotels have taken place in the past and didn't stall growth of established brands, hoteliers say. And Simon Cooper, president and chief operating officer of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co., said he didn't think there was a concern about a stigma for Western brands. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)
(7/21)
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- DHS to more than double Global Entry airports
Honolulu and 12 other cities will participate in a major expansion of the Global Entry initiative on Aug. 24, offering preapproved travelers streamlined entry into the U.S. Global Entry kiosks allow passengers to swipe a passport and then provide fingerprints to verify ID, bypassing the usual lines for Customs and Immigration. The kiosks, already in place at seven international airports, have been used more than 51,000 times so far, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The Honolulu Advertiser
(8/16)
- Some hoteliers put off installation of carbon monoxide detectors
A carbon monoxide leak that closed a hotel in Ocean City, Md., and sent three people to the hospital for evaluation has raised the issue of the need for carbon monoxide detectors at hotels. One seller of detectors says he has tried for years to convince hoteliers in the resort city that they need the detectors, and the law in fact requires their installation, but some have delayed purchasing them due to cost. The Daily Times (Salisbury, Md.)
(8/14)
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