Security Tips for Travelers Offered by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), Producers of HITEC / July 2012

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Security Tips for Travelers Offered by Hospitality Financial and
Technology Professionals (HFTP), Producers of HITEC

June 25, 2012 (Austin, Texas) — In light of a recent article published by Forbes demonstrating a vulnerability with hotel keycard locks, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) reminds travelers to take specific precautions during their stay at hotels.

“In general, hotels are very safe,” said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. “But, travelers have to remember that hotels also include public places, and should act accordingly. By following a few common sense practices, guests can remain secure in their surroundings.”

HFTP advises travelers to follow these tips:

There is no place in a hotel room that is a safe place to hide valuables. Always store your valuables inside an in-room safe, take them with you or lock them in the hotel’s safe.
ALWAYS use your deadbolt and security latch when you are inside your room.
Use the peephole to see who is outside your door and don’t open it for an unexpected visitor. If someone claims to be from the hotel, call the front desk to verify that the individual is indeed from the hotel.
Always keep your room number confidential. If you do need to share your room number with someone such as hotel staff, a colleague or family member, do so quietly. This helps prevent unwanted knocks on your door or someone from fraudulently making a charge to your room.
Don’t prop your room door open even for just a quick trip next door or to an ice machine. If you are traveling with family members, ask the hotel for adjoining rooms with inner connected doors. In the event these are not available, give members of your group a key to your room or ask them to knock.
Always pay attention and treat hotel hallways just like you a public walkway. You wouldn’t leave valuables on a sidewalk, so don’t leave them in a hallway.
If something makes you uncomfortable notify the hotel’s front desk personnel.

About HFTP

HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to more than 4,800 members globally including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology ---the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org.

Contact:

Eliza R. Selig
Director of Communications
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
11709 Boulder Lane, Ste. 110 | Austin, TX USA 78726-1832
Ph: +1 (512) 249-5333 | (800) 646-4387 (US) x27
Fx: +1 (512) 249-1533
www.hftp.org| www.hitec.org

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