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Few Changes in Hotel Security
Despite concerns about safety and security, a
survey of 2,123 U.S. hotels by Cornell University’s Center for
Hospitality Research in Ithaca, N.Y., suggests no significant steps
were taken at most properties after 9/11.
The survey, taken in late 2001, found some 70 percent of general
managers made no additions to security staffs following the
terrorist attacks, while 25 percent did nothing at all to enhance
security measures at their hotels.
Overall, luxury and up-scale properties scored highest in safety
and security measures. But factors such as room count and location
influenced the ratings. For example, airport hotels earned the
highest scores on security issues, while resorts earned the
lowest.
Researchers also found that 88 percent of properties with 250 or
more guest rooms have electronic locks, versus only 19.4 percent of
hotels with fewer than 40 guest rooms.
Safety at a
GlancePercentage of U.S hotels with the
following measures in place
Type of
hotelSprinkler
systemsIn-room safety
materialsSecurity
camerasElectronic
locks
Luxury
52.2%
99.2%
69.8%
68.3%
Upscale
60.3%
99.2%
59.4%
63%
Mid-priced
65.4%
87.4%
94.6%
n/a
Resort
52.5%
n/a
62.5%
52.9%
Economy
67.1%
69.8%
59.4%
n/a
Source: The Center for Hospitality
Research, Cornell University
• CHERYL-ANNE STURKEN
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