But too many customers still lack awareness about what safety and security requirements they could or should be demanding of a hotel or venue.

Prioritise safety and security by training the regular staff and not just adding uniformed guards, as many trained eyes notice even more.

So far seven Park Inn by Radisson hotels have achieved the internationally recognised Safehotels certification, with more to follow.

Don't just approach the matter purely from a compliance perspective but go the extra mile for the safety and security of staff and clients.

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The first Safehotels-certified hotel in Africa gained the quality marking due to their leading-edge expertise in crisis management and security.

Bert van Walbeek realised at an early stage how important security issues and security functions are for all aspects of business travel.

The strategic collaboration means that players and team officials will always be staying at security-certified hotels during their tours.

The best basis for creating a good culture for security is the possibility to work actively on security matters in everyday routines.

The certificate shows the hotel takes a preventive approach to minimise risks and that it is prepared if something does happen.

Says security is definitely one of the most important issues in today’s climate, and will spread the message as soon as they are certified.

According to the members of he Swedish Business Travel Association the most important matter to focus on is security issues.

Will work together to implement the global targets set out in the new global agreement Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The hotel group hopes to extend its Safehotels agreement to the entire Carlson Rezidor group once they have tested the approach.