Safety & Security

New Emphasis on Keycard Lock Security

AN45-3-KeycardRevelations that the security of hotels and travellers might easily be compromised have been a considerable shock to the accommodation industry and has put a new emphasis on the need for a foolproof doorlocking system.

If You See Something, Say Something

amg40-sec-terrorism-MumbaiThe attack by Taliban militants at the lakeside Spozhmai Hotel on the outskirts of Kabul at the end of June ended with at least 23 people left dead - a timely reminder that terrorism itself is not dead.

Wifi Freeloading – is Your Wireless Internet Network Secure?

Internet SecurityDespite the name, wardriving has little to do with war. Wardriving is the act of searching for wireless networks by a person in a moving vehicle, using a portable computer, smartphone or personal digital assistant.

Please Your Guests – Protect Yourself

AN39-1-S-S-SafeKeeping guests' valuables secure and safe is the innkeeper's responsibility while those goods are on their premises. Guests want to feel safe themselves and know that their belongings are too.

Learning From History

AN37-1-SSRiskManagementThe Australian tourism industry is again reeling from a series of massive natural disasters.

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