When traveling … important procedures to ensure the inmate security in hotels

In light of the prosperity of global tourism and the increasing demand of individuals to travel for entertainment or work, the importance of travelers’ awareness of personal safety procedures escalates, especially during the residence in hotels. While the visitor seeks to enjoy his vacation or accomplish his duties, he may lose sight of simple steps that protect him from possible threats such as theft and other risks.

A report issued by the “Smarter Travel” website, which specializes in tourism and travel, stressed the need to start evaluating the security situation in the city or the intended state before the reservation, by reviewing the warnings and guidelines published by government agencies. It is also advised to verify the hotel’s location: “Is it located in a sophisticated residential neighborhood, in a crowded commercial area, or in an isolated place?”, Stressing that these factors play a role in reducing the risk of theft or attack.

He explained that among the procedures that are advisable to follow, inquire about security measures in the hotel in advance, such as the presence of permanent guarding or surveillance cameras, and to ensure that the mobile phone operates in the host country, while preserving emergency numbers, embassy and hotel, copying the passport and payment cards and keeping them in a separate safe place, and registering the traveler for his data at the embassy of his country.

The report pointed out that once you reach the hotel, it is preferable to choose a room on the middle floors (from the third to the six.

The report stresses the importance of closing the room doors continuously even while the inmate is inside it, and not opening the door to any unknown person before verifying his identity by contacting the reception, indicating that in the event of any accident or theft, an official report must be submitted to the police, it is necessary, not only to hold the perpetrators accountable, but also to complete the insurance procedures later.