U.S Privacy Laws Effective in 2025

VENZA Echo Weekly Feature

Several new U.S. Data Privacy Laws are set to take effect this year.

Hoteliers, is your business prepared for compliance?

In this week’s VENZA Echo, we’re breaking down the eight new state laws, examining their scope and applicability to hoteliers.

Otelier Data Breach: Hotelier Impact

VENZA Echo Weekly Feature

Millions of guest records were exposed in the recent Otelier data breach.

Leading hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt are among those impacted.

What is the immediate and long-term impact on hoteliers?

Beyond Awareness: Defending Hospitality from Vishing

VENZA Echo Weekly Feature

Vishing phone scams are a growing threat to hospitality, and awareness alone isn’t enough.

This week’s VENZA Echo wraps up our series on vishing with practical strategies to strengthen your defenses through education, policies, and technology.

Common Hotel Phone Scams

VENZA Echo Weekly Feature

Hoteliers, what phone scams are putting your teams at risk?
This week in the VENZA Echo, we uncover the top scams targeting hospitality staff, from fake PMS updates to sophisticated chargeback schemes.

FTC Orders Marriott to Establish 20-Year InfoSec Program

VENZA Echo Weekly Feature

Marriott faces a 20-Year FTC mandate on cybersecurity!

Following three major breaches that impacted 344 million guests, the hotel giant must implement robust cybersecurity measures and provide U.S. consumers with greater control over their data.

Quishing in 2025: The Rise of QR Code Phishing

VENZA Echo Weekly Feature

Thousands of phishing emails embedded with malicious QR codes are reported daily, making quishing one of the most pressing cybersecurity threats for 2025.

This week in the VENZA Echo, we explore the rising quishing risk, common scams, and key tips for hotel defense

Hospitality 2025: Cybersecurity and Compliance Deadlines

VENZA Echo Weekly Feature

Hospitality, are you ready for the changes coming in 2025?
From new PCI DSS 4.0 requirements to the end of Windows 10 support, this week’s feature of the VENZA Echo breaks down the critical developments that will shape the year ahead.
Stay informed and ensure your property is prepared.