Hospitality facilities pose unique security challenges involving these key considerations:

Area Separation. Hotels and hospitality venues are separated into two distinct sections: the front-of-house public area where people register, congregate, dine and gain access to their rooms; and the back-of-house areas including kitchens, loading docks, laundry facilities and offices. The master security plan must provide for separate levels of security to accommodate the unique risks of both sections.

Lobby Security. Guest safety begins at the main lobby where access to large occupancy venues (ballrooms, restaurants, meeting rooms), elevators and guest rooms can be monitored. Once in their rooms, guests are further protected by key numbering systems, door locks, room safes for valuables and communication with the front desk.

After-Hours Access. At night, guest security should be increased by limiting the access points open during the day to a single main lobby access. The use of surveillance cameras in parking facilities and loading docks combined with roving security personnel can further reduce the risk of an intrusion.

Sako & Associates provides a complete range of security, safety and av/communications consulting services for projects involving hospitality facilities:

• Audits and Surveys
• Master Planning
• Technical Systems Design
• Operational Security Programs
• Workplace Safety
• Employee Theft Deterrance
• A/V & Communications
• Construction Management
• Systems Commissioning
• Inspection/Testing
• Maintenance Management
• User Training