Category Archives: Hotels & Resorts

Abu Sayyaf tagged in Zambo hotel blast

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MANILA — Three people were killed and 27 others wounded in a deadly bomb explosion Sunday in a budget hotel in Zamboanga City. The two-storey Atilano Pension House in downtown Zamboanga was full of guests for a wedding on Monday …
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Busting Myths: Hotel Key Cards Encoded with Personal Information

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I met a guy at the lobby of one hotel who cautioned me on the use of my hotel key card because other people, especially the hotel staff, can use it as a credit card. He claims to be in the …
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AFP Bares Terrorists Backdoor Strategy

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According to a senior military officer, several foreign terrorists are using the backdoor approach in penetrating the unchecked areas in Mindanao.
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Tourists Told Not to Visit PH for Sex

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As the country intensifies its efforts to boost the nation’s tourism industry, the Palace has called the foreign tourists to come to the Philippines “for the right reasons.”
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Man’s Best friend: Helper, Servant, Protector

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Well-trained dogs are being used in detecting explosives and illegal drugs, preventing potential security threats and protecting property. Dogs have an important role in security.
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Security Measures in Hotels

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With perceived terror threats, many five-star hotels in the Philippines have strengthened their security precautionary measures. They have built-in security systems to deter untoward incidents. To counter threats, inner and outer cordons are placed with armed guards and bomb sniffer dogs. Metal detection and bag checks are being implemented.
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Working on a Threat Within the Global Community

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Awareness of the health security issues can lead to concrete actions such as upgrading the standards of hotels and resorts and implementing more rigorous information campaign among the service providers within the tourism sector.
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Hotel Keycard Options

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Tourists now have many options to access their hotel rooms. They may insert or swipe magnetic-stripe or smart cards, flash their RFID or proximity cards, or use their finger or palm to unlock their doors.
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Ensuring Safety in the Tourism Industry

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Safety plans, procedures, and equipment should not only be present five-star hotels and commercial and office buildings. All visitors must have a standard safety protection from hazards at all times. With these, the hospitality industry is assured of a steady growth.
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Terror in Hotels

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Why are hotels the targets of terror acts? The notion that terrorists are more interested in airing their concerns rather than killing or causing destruction, like airline hijackings in the 1970s and 1980s, has changed after the 9/11 attacks.
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