Category Archives: Conferences
Hospitality Industry Guest Health Risks: Expert Panel Discusses Issues Regarding “Bed Bug” Infestations And Treatment (Video)
This live panel discussion from the Bed Bug Business Plan event identifies the most critical bed bug issues in the hospitality, commercial real estate and multifamily property management industries. Expert representatives include Kevin Maher of the American Hotel & Lodging … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Security And Terrorism Risks: “Eye On Awareness—Hotel Security And Anti-Terrorism Training” Online Video Course Offered By Hotel Association (Video)
Hotel bombings in Baghdad, Jakarta, and Morocco—hospitality properties have become popular targets for terrorism in recent years. Not surprisingly, a majority of today’s guests list safety and security as their most important concern when planning a hotel stay. How can … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Payment Systems Risk: Process, Controls & Instrumentation (PCI) Compliance In America Must Address “More Secure Methods Of Payment Authorization”
“…more incentives (should be) put in place to encourage more secure methods of payment authorization. One example of this is the “chip and PIN” system in use outside of the United States. In this system, credit cards use a tiny … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Health Issues: Second Annual Federal Bed Bug Summit To Be Held On February 1 and 2, 2011 In Washington DC
Momentum is gathering behind a planned federal summit on bed bug control. Bed bugs are now spreading beyond the nation’s beds. They’ve been found in numerous public spaces, including federal office buildings. The Federal Bed Bug Work Group encompasses several … Continue reading
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Hospitality Industry Food Safety: New “HACCP Food Safety Employee Manual” From Food Safety Expert Tara Paster Focuses On Food Safety And Preparation
(From a PRWeb.com article) Deadly outbreaks of foodborne illnesses over the past few years have focused increased attention on food safety and preparation. The Obama Administration has announced new steps to upgrade the US food safety system, with a public … Continue reading
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Hotel Health And Safety Issues: Education On The “Risks For Infestation” Of Bed Bugs May Help Keep Treatment And Legal Costs Down
“Based on the traveling behavior of bed bugs, any industry or travel destination with a high visitor turn over is particularly at-risk for infestation,” said White. “It will be especially important for the hospitality industry to be educated on this … Continue reading
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Hospitality Industry Conferences: 2010 American Hotel & Lodging Association “Legislative Action Summit” To Be Held March 15-16 In Washington, D.C.
2010 AH&LA Legislative Action Summit March 15-16, 2010 J.W. Marriott Hotel Washington, D.C. Join other AH&LA members from across the country in the U.S. lodging industry’s annual legislative summit. Come to the AH&LA Legislative Action Summit in Washington, D.C., during … Continue reading
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