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Lu Zhang

Hotel Security in an Insecure World | Past Issues | Past Issues - 0 views

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shared by Lu Zhang on 22 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • For the last nine years, the concept of heightened security has guided our nation ever since we witnessed the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
  • With the violent November 2008 hotel attacks in Mumbai, India, the September 2008 attacks in Islamabad, Pakistan, and the July 2009 Jakarta, Indonesia, bombings of American-branded hotels, the need for a new security awareness is now finding widespread acceptance across the U.S. lodging industry.
  • Lu Zhang on 22 Mar 13
     
    The cases of terrorist attacks of hotels increasing. To reflect this situation, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) cooperate with Department of Homeland Security to classify the security situation and work on security environment of lodging. To improve the security environment, the AH&LA had meetings discussing about attacks alert, security apparatus, and practical and logistical aspects to hotel security. For many years, AH&LA provided e-mail notices to its members alerting hoteliers improve the immediate security environment. With more and more terrorism and tremendous risks, AH&LA coordinated media and government, and produced security training to help hoteliers to protect and guard the hospitality industry.
dstro007

Some 15 million online bookings are scams by rogue websites - 0 views

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shared by dstro007 on 03 Oct 15 - No Cached
  • When it comes to booking a hotel, it pays to go straight to the source. A new study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) reveals that one in three people are worried about online booking scams, which affect millions of unsuspecting consumers.
  • Early estimates suggested that some 2.5 million hotel bookings a year were affected by deceptive practices through rogue third-party online travel agency (OTA) affiliates who pose as direct hotel booking sites.
  • six percent of consumers who have booked hotels online had the experience of thinking they were booking directly with a hotel, but found out instead that they were booking with an online hotel booking site posing as the direct site
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  • translates to some 15 million hotel bookings that have been affected
  • translates to more than $1.3 billion in money going to bad bookings, meaning consumers are not getting what they want and need, not to mention suffering inconveniences, lost room charges, and cancellation and booking fees
  • Another 20 percent of respondents who have booked hotels online reported that they were “not sure” if they had also been scammed.
  • This concern was raised by the Federal Trade Commission
  • These practices also damage hotel reputations and reduce consumer confidence in the online booking process.
  • 14 percent could not get a refund for a cancellation
  • 17 percent were charged unexpected or hidden fees
  • 15 percent did not get their rewards points
  • 14 percent were charged an extra booking fee
  • 32 percent got a room that was different than what was expected
  • Nine percent had reservations lost or cancelled
  • Three percent had their identity or private information stolen
  • The study confirmed that, in order for travelers to be certain they are getting what they want and need, without the frustration and worry, most feel it is better to book directly with the hotel. A majority of those who have booked a hotel online say that they prefer dealing directly with the hotel (56%).
  • dstro007 on 03 Oct 15
     
    So, for the consumers that are used to booking their vacations by themselves, I don't think this article applies to you. For the ones that are trying to save money by not going through a travel agent, I think thesis the article for you. A study conducted by AH&LA shows early signs that almost 2.5 million bookings for hotel properties made online through "fake websites" are being accounted for. This is a huge security issue. Consumers are booking their travel thinking that they are getting certain room types, ample amenities, amazing discounts, and good deals, but turns out they are just getting scammed. Other then not making the clients happy, this also hurts the reputation of the hotel property because when things don't go our way or something happens, we tend to blame the property. And in today's society, most take to the internet to voice their opinions in addition to speaking with the hotel; and bad word-of-mouth is the last thing our industry needs. Also, this can lead to loss of revenue. The survey stated that 56% of customers prefer to book directly with the hotel. It is always recommended to book directly through the property themselves, but for the new guys, how are they supposed to differentiate the difference between real and fake websites? 
Joshua Frost

Survey Says Green Practices and Tech Offerings Top Concerns for Hotels | News | Hospita... - 0 views

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shared by Joshua Frost on 18 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 2012 Lodging Survey polled more than 52,000 U.S. hotel properties regarding in-room amenities, security and technology features, food and beverage options, guest services, sustainability, property offerings, and much more. 
  • Eco-friendly practices remain important
  • Joshua Frost on 18 Sep 12
     
    More than 52,000 surveys were completed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association regarding various concepts of hotels. As for this weeks theme: Hotels report that ecofriendly practices are still a top priority. According to the website, water saving programs are in use at 75% of properties and about the same about have a linen and towel reuse program. Although a short article, the results from the survey were able to be found. The numbers prove that the hospitality field is clearly moving towards a greener foundation; whether that is because of political pressure of because they actually care about the environment is till up for grabs.
nashalsiddiqi

What are the three big technology issues for the hotel industry? | PhocusWire - 0 views

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shared by nashalsiddiqi on 01 Sep 20 - No Cached
  • The fragmented nature and location of hotel systems means a guest’s credit card number could exist in multiple systems in formats of varying security in locations of varying security.
    • kmira026
      kmira026 on 01 Sep 20
       
      1st technology issue for hotel industry
  • HTNG has set up a workgroup that will a framework that will enable hotels to concentrate the storage of sensitive card data in a single system, managed securely by a vendor or the hotel company.
    • kmira026
      kmira026 on 01 Sep 20
       
      Solution for 1st technology issue
    • nashalsiddiqi
      nashalsiddiqi on 31 Aug 21
       
      is this enough?
  • it has become critical for hotels to appear correctly and accurately in search results, as search engine sites have essentially become the gateway to travel research and inspiration.
    • kmira026
      kmira026 on 01 Sep 20
       
      2nd technology issue is Unique Global Identification Numbers. Something as small as a incorrect address can cause a problem
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  • In both Europe and the US, regulations are being released and revised to provide support to guests with disabilities.
  • With the increase in electronic distribution of hotel information and transactions, hotels are working to provide better information and service to guests with disabilities.
    • torte003
      torte003 on 02 Sep 20
       
      The three main technology issues hotels are facing are PCI, ID numbers , and support for best with disabilities.
    • torte003
      torte003 on 02 Sep 20
       
      PCI is a main security threat that they face. Having a hotels cc system hacked and all their guest information stolen is an extreme nightmare. They have tasks forces that help educate hotels on how to protect and learn more about the procedures to keep that secure.
  • I can hear some of you now – what good can possibly come from creating an ‘association of associations’? Aren’t we just creating more overhead, more cost and more bureaucracy? In a word, no.
  • From my own perspective
  • I hate wasting our scarce
  • resources, and worse, wasting the resources of our members who volunteer their time to work for us
  • Other council member organization initiatives include a white paper authored by AH&LA, a payment technologies committee established by HEDNA, and the support by OpenTravel of needed XML specification changes as required by the industry.
  • thousands of companies worldwide provide hundreds of software applications to help hotels and hotel companies manage operations to provide better guest service.
  • three key technology issues that are having, and will continue to have, a direct strategic impact on the hospitality industry:
  • Search engine optimization is a great thin
  • PCI (payment card industry) complianceUnique identification numbers for hotelsSupport for guests with disabilities
  • ‘holy grail’
    • torte003
      torte003 on 02 Sep 20
       
      Having wrong information about your hotel or business can be such a negative impact on business. With everyone now on google or yelp having the right information is crucial.
  • y company has become critically important for the financial stability and market credibility of the hospitality industry.Members of the HTSIC have addressed this issue in a coordinated
    • vanessavioli
      vanessavioli on 25 May 21
       
      Cyber security is almost equal to climate change in the impact on the industry. As we move into being a cashless society, keeping guests information private is integral to the continued growth of the industry.
  • Initiatives specific to distribution include the creation of standard room definitions and descriptions, guaranteeing accessible guest rooms and removing the accessible guest room from inventory when booked. HEDNA has worked on creating this vocabulary, and OpenTravel has revised its hotel schema, annotations and code list to reflect these changes.
    • vanessavioli
      vanessavioli on 25 May 21
       
      This is an extremely important issue for the industry. Creating an industry standard vocabulary to ensure that guests with disabilities receive the specific room and accommodations they need is a game-changer. The ease of mind that it would create for those customers is priceless.
  • And our biggest strength is our commitment to work together, to eliminate redundant work or conflicting positions, to be transparent and open in our dealings with each other, and to address the most important technological needs of the hospitality industry.
    • vanessavioli
      vanessavioli on 25 May 21
       
      With the ease of current technology, concerns about many of the bureaucratic aspects of something like this can be quickly done or even potentially eliminated.
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