The Sofitel Corniche Abu Dhabi, an Accor property, opened in March. The Sofitel Corniche Abu Dhabi, an Accor property, opened in March.

Top tips for ensuring your hotel is secure againts threats

  • Alan Macmillan: A resilient main security control room within the property is essential.
  • Manit Narang: Every increase in security levels should be analysed, considering the impact on guest comfort. Also, hope for the best but plan for the worst.
  • Stefano Cini: Hotels should ensure that the hotel CCTV system is constantly being maintained to the highest of quality and standards.
  • Jennifer Ferris: Be sure to select a safe where detailed reporting is available to track all guest openings and closings, time outs, and emergency overrides.
  • Muhammad Qasim Bin Naseer: Hotels should focus on training staff and multi-tasking. Hands-on knowledge of equipment is also very important.
  • Enver Khaibullaiev: Prevention is best. Always be alert on any security issues regardless of how minor or serious the issues being dealt with are.
  • Moussa El Hayek: Hire equipped and highly trained security professionals as well using the latest technology in this sector.
  • Robert Kunkler: New hotels should make the investment in a quality security consultant with specific experience in the hospitality sector.
  • Christophe Landais: If you are to open a hotel in a potentially hostile environment, actions like gas via your A/C system or poisoning via your water supply should be considered and deterrents implemented.
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