Hotel Security Demands More Investment In Latest Integrated Systems - 0 views
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However, most hotel chains and investors have little interest in anything more. Highly intelligent security systems that give staff electronic instructions and control all relevant building automation systems in an emergency, such as turning off the air conditioning systems, opening fire doors, opening smoke extraction vents for smoke-free stairwells, activating emergency lighting, activating CCTV systems for locating the sources of danger, individual and logged evacuation announcements, detailed information for rescue services on action already taken etc., are rejected for cost reasons - even in VIP hotels
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Grant Beck on 21 Mar 13This reminds me of all the discussions in class about smart rooms.
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Because security is not profitable, investors and hotel operators are reluctant to invest in safety and security
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Any reductions in policy premiums are based only on passive systems and do not reward commitment to active systems
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such systems can dramatically reduce the financial repercussions of a claim following a serious incident.
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Hotels may be concerned about the costs of higher-level security systems but criminal activity could cost a hotel its reputation and not to mention, a person his or her life.
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Hoteliers don't give security a high enough priority Security is not as high on the hotel agenda as it should be according to Michael Hartmann, Senior Vice President for Hospitality Solutions with Siemens Building Technologies . Here he looks at the reluctance to invest in the latest security systems, the different levels of security typically employed and the benefits of an integrated approach.