The effects of the tragic Mumbai terrorist attacks last week are no doubt widespread, certainly shaking the international hospitality industry. Meeting and event planners spend a great deal of time considering locations, weighing amenity options and comparing costs when planning events, it's easy to overlook one of the basic requirements of any event venue: safety.
In light of the attacks, the Association of Corporate Travel Executives compiled a list of security practices for hotels. The organization stresses, among other things, that hotels implement practices such as providing blueprints and hotel information to police and fire officials, install surveillance systems and train staff in building evacuations.
Though many such measures are already in place in international destinations such as the Middle East, the case is not always so in the United States. Large chains such as Hilton and InterContinental don't reveal their security practices, but assure guests that the proper steps are taken to ensure their safety.
The safety of a hotel, whether being used for accommodations, a venue or both, is a top priority for both planners and attendees. When searching for a hotel for your next event, ask about their safety history and practices. You can also add questions or specify requirements in your event Request for Proposals (RFPs) in order to be confident that your event hotel is doing its best to create a safe environment for guests.
In light of the attacks, the Association of Corporate Travel Executives compiled a list of security practices for hotels. The organization stresses, among other things, that hotels implement practices such as providing blueprints and hotel information to police and fire officials, install surveillance systems and train staff in building evacuations.
Though many such measures are already in place in international destinations such as the Middle East, the case is not always so in the United States. Large chains such as Hilton and InterContinental don't reveal their security practices, but assure guests that the proper steps are taken to ensure their safety.
The safety of a hotel, whether being used for accommodations, a venue or both, is a top priority for both planners and attendees. When searching for a hotel for your next event, ask about their safety history and practices. You can also add questions or specify requirements in your event Request for Proposals (RFPs) in order to be confident that your event hotel is doing its best to create a safe environment for guests.
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