Why Are IoT Systems So Vulnerable to Attacks?
There are an awful lot of IoT devices out there that have little to no protection against malware attacks, creating very attractive attack points for bad actors.
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Climate change and political unrest among the top risks in 2023
The impact of climate change, the ongoing energy crisis and increased political “polarisation” across the world are among the top risks that businesses face in 2023, according to security specialist Healix International…
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Guest records exposed in Sonder data breach
Short-term accommodation provider Sonder Holdings on Wednesday (23 November) confirmed some of its systems, including “certain” guest records that may include driver's licenses and passports, were exposed in a data breach…
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Shrewsbury Travelodge plan shelved after objections
Plans for an 83-bedroom town centre hotel have been withdrawn, following objections.
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BILTMORE’S MURTAGH FOSTERS DIVERSITY FOR GREATER GOOD
Abby Murtagh says she is laser focused on further developing her team because an elevated and empowered staff is what she believes drives results for owners at the recently renovated Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort…
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BET Co-Founder Expands Hotel Brand Salamander in Pursuit of the New Luxury
Entrepreneur Sheila Johnson has been steadily expanding her luxury hotel empire. Some call her business, which has lately generated buzz, an overnight success that's been 17 years in the making.
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Data Migrations in Hospitality: To Migrate or Not to Migrate, That is the Question
Spoiler alert: if you are looking for a quick answer to this Shakespearean-like question, you will not find it. As a matter of fact, you are probably going to walk away from this post with more questions than answers. But this is to be expected…
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5 Reasons Why Employee Safety Devices Are a Must-Have Budget Item for 2023
Hoteliers are knee deep preparing 2023 budgets, but until the hospitality industry is back in full swing, many will be looking for ways to short-cut spending…
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IHG's booking channels disrupted by "unauthorised activity"
IHG Hotels and Resorts has revealed that parts of its technology systems have been “subject to unauthorised activity”.
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Hospitality: Consider this your Cybersecurity Wake-up Call
Cloud migration, tech lounges, chatbots and robots are all technologies with great potential: both to streamline and drive better service, and to grant hackers access to your brand’s technology stack.
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Parting ways with Legacy Security Systems
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to verification and authentication issues, but businesses can improve the lives of their customers and employees through the use of passive biometric technology.
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WYNN PRESIDENT TEACHES, LEADS WITH STORIES
Brian Gullbrants has opened 23 hotels during his career and as a result developed a habit of personally delivering employee orientations…
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Travelodge opens first new-build “budget luxe” properties
Travelodge has unveiled the first two new-build hotels featuring its recently-launched “budget luxe” design concept.
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Serge Trigano, co-founder of Mama Shelter
“Life is flamboyant and sassy,” according to Serge Trigano, the co-founder of Mama Shelter. The entrepreneur is making his mark on the hospitality industry by creating a new lifestyle boutique accommodation concept…
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TRAVEL IS BACK - AND SO ARE THE HACKERS
After a two-year hiatus, travel is back in full swing - and so are the hackers, looking to take advantage of your brand reputation and hack your customer accounts.
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Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance launched
Eighteen organizations committed to advancing women in hospitality industry leadership have joined forces to maximize their efforts through collaboration and partnership…
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Fraud Protection for Hoteliers: What You Need to Know
As many businesses prepare for a potential recession, hoteliers and resort managers can arm themselves against rising fraud costs through education, awareness and prevention.
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FORTE DYNASTY KEEPS CHASING OPPORTUNITIES
At age 77, the only thing Sir Rocco Forte is considering is the way forward – to see what Rocco Forte Hotels, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, can do next…
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