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Hotel Management
The key to any successful technology is removing pain points for the user while making any processes easier and more efficient. Streamlining property operations and enhancing the guest experience is the end goal for any hotel technology solution. It's no different for door locks and security, said Nicolas Aznar, president of Assa Abloy Hospitality Americas Group.
"It's about utilizing the most advanced technologies available to accomplish the aforementioned objectives," he said.
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KLAS-TV
Hotels up and down the Las Vegas Strip have been looking for ways to tighten up their security in the wake of the tragic 1 October shooting.
Some hotels, like the Stratosphere, are focusing on better training for its security staff. Others are turning to technology.
At the Westgate, there is a new gun-detection system has been going through months of tests. In the aftermath of the mass shooting, one question that comes up is whether or not there will be TSA type screening in Strip hotels.
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The Huffington Post
Health officials are increasingly concerned about the continuous uptick of Legionnaires' disease cases, which have risen steadily since 2000.
While the waterborne bacterial disease is relatively rare ― with 6,238 cases nationwide so far this year ― there has been a 13.6 percent increase in cases since this time last year. That's nearly double the increase of 7.8 percent from 2015 to 2016 in the same time period.
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IFMA's FMJ Magazine
At IFMA's World Workplace 2016, speakers surprised delegates with a bombardment of shocking statistics concerning the widening FM talent gap. As the demands of this mission-critical industry continue to grow, the numbers of those delivering the solutions are diminishing.
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Facilitiesnet
Permeable interlocking concrete pavement can help mitigate stormwater and reduce flooding, according to the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, which recently hosted a demonstration of the products. PICP can ensure compliance with national, state and municipal stormwater regulations.
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Bloomberg
In response to the many geo-political, sociological, and technological changes that took place in 2017, five-star hotels are making changes — some small, some large. Here's what to expect, based on predictions from a panel of leading industry insiders: Tina Edmundson, global brand officer at Marriott International Inc.; Bjorn Hanson, clinical professor at NYU's Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism; John Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.; and Guy Langford and Marcello Gasdia, of Deloitte LLP's travel, hospitality, and services group.
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Bloomberg
One guest at the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle opened his door naked and urged housekeeper Ely Dar to come in. Another offered her money in exchange for a massage. A guest once told her she was beautiful, then grabbed her in a hug from behind and called after her when she ran away.
In 17 years as a hotel housekeeper, Dar has been propositioned and pursued, and leered at by guests too many times to count.
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EHSToday
A quarter of all businesses affected by a major disaster never reopen, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Small businesses especially are vulnerable to disasters since they have tighter budgets and personnel to restart operations and recover losses. Disasters aren't limited to hurricanes and floods. Winter storms can be disastrous and costly if you aren't prepared.
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Skift
Can a hotel room make you healthier? The jury is still out, but judging from some recent experiments, there may be more than a nugget of truth to the idea.
Delos, which pioneered the term "wellness real estate," introduced the concept of an uber-healthy hotel room at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada back in 2012. It is now bringing its Wellness Rooms to the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
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USA TODAY
Marriott International is planning to open nearly 40 luxury hotels next year in an effort to target affluent travelers.
Marriott, the largest hotel company in the world after its purchase early this year of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has eight luxury brands.
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson had said one of the reasons for acquiring Starwood was to expand its global footprint. It plans to do so next year with its luxury brands.
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