Why GDPR does affect hotels in the U.S.

What is the single biggest misconception on why GDPR does affect hotels in the US?  I’ve heard people say: “I don’t have hotels in Europe so it doesn’t affect me?” […]

10 STEPS TO A MORE SECURE HOTEL

What are the 10 Steps to a more secure hotel? Daniel Johnson, Partner/co-Founder of VENZA gives hoteliers the high-level points of securing your properties and what you need to consider when managing data protection risks.

TRAVEL SAFETY (PT. 2 OF 2): HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE YOU’RE AWAY

One of the best parts of traveling is exploring new places. Experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells can be fun and exciting. But with any journey, your outcome can be determined by how well you prepare. Taking precautions during your trip can not only ensure your safety but make your trip a much more enjoyable experience.

THE “C” OF C-LEVEL STANDS FOR “COLLATERAL DAMAGE”

Self-preservation is arguably the strongest behavioral motivator. But as data protection emerges more and more in the news and as fines are levied against big brands like Marriott/Starwood Hotels will data breaches become a primary concern for business leaders?

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Unless you’ve been working double shifts at your job or avoiding the media altogether, you have heard about the #MeToo movement. Although it has become more prominent with the Twitter hashtag, sexual harassment is more than just social media hype… And it has been a problem for hotel workers for quite some time.

GDPR: YEAR 1 FLASHBULB MEMORIES

Because we connect digitally more these days and such technological advances can go from wacky to wicked, governments around the world have been spurred to pump the proverbial breaks on data processing. Notably, one year ago, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation assumed its position as the standard bearer of data privacy regulations.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA – PART 2

The loss of millions of songs and pictures during a data migration of the once-upon-a-time social media king, MySpace, is not necessarily tragic. By comparison, there’s no shortage of tragedies to occupy our collective attention.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA – PART 1

The importance of data has generated a bit of discussion recently. For example, by referencing the power of tech companies and their ability to harvest and synthesize data, an Economist article argues that data is now more important than oil.