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Training Staff to Recognize Possible Human Trafficking

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Hotels have been sued in past years by folks who claim to have been trafficked to and through them. To that end, you want to have a policy on hand that will help any employee figure out what they need to do if and when they catch wind of what they think is human trafficking of some sort. That way, you aren’t unprepared, and any guests unhappy with your tactics can complain but so much where hotel policy is concerned. Training is key. Whatever the case may be, you will want to make absolutely sur...

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5 Security Measures for Airbnb Hosts

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An Airbnb concern that floats around most is often the use of indoor security cameras, which the platform officially banned outright in May 2024. While this is an immensely important safety concern, it exemplifies a theme: The most commonly discussed concerns regarding Airbnb center around the guest. Guests are certainly top of mind with about 150 million users and 5.5 million hosts, who are clearly outnumbered, on the platform. Sure, that’s good for business, but issues and concerns hosts face ...

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What to Consider in Hiring Risk Management Personnel

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Risk management personnel are among the most integral to your hotel's operations, even if people generally associate them with bad news. These are the men and women who prevent issues from happening in your building(s) and help respond after issues happen to prevent them from happening again. They need to think about contingency plans, especially in places where weather or other events could significantly impact operations. Experts say liquor and pools can be especially risky. Food that should b...

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Beef Up Hotel Security Optics Where Crime is a Concern

Best and Worst Practices,

According to a 1998 paper by researchers from Boston University and Georgia State University, larger hotels tend to be targets of crime more often than their small counterparts. A 2017 study of more than 400 Houston hotels found that crime in parking lots had an especially apparent and negative impact on hotel operations and even overall revenue. Not only do crimes in general have a negative impact, but researchers found that travelers were especially prone to victimization during the 12-hour pe...

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