Identify privacy concerns related to the hospitality industry.

Identification should include

  • key control
  • guest information confidentiality
    • guest room number
    • room telephone number
  • camera surveillance
  • payment information
  • social media policies (e.g., sharing of images or guest information without consent).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What kind of surveillance can a hotel use to protect guests?
  • How can a hotel protect its guests from intruders?

Communication

  • How should the front desk explain security measures to customers?
  • Why should safety guidelines be posted in every guest room?

Leadership

  • What resources are available to leaders to learn about new security methods?
  • How can leaders train employees to follow safety guidelines?

Management

  • How can management make guest safety an integral part of the check-in procedure?
  • What safety features should management install in each guest room?