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HOTEL & PERSONAL TRAVEL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES
Sharing important personal safety and security travel items and tips for the professional traveler and hotel safety best practices.
Personal Travel Smoke Hood (Filter)
Thin, compact and easy to carry. TSA approved.
Provides 25-30 minutes protection ($33 US)
Silicone Adhesive Smart Phone Wallet
It's intended for credit cards and ID, we recommend using it for for a spare hotel key card - so you always have one with you! (3 pk $6 US)
Travel Door Alarm and LED Light
For the entry door and/or adjoining room door ($12 US)
Hotel Room Door Lock
For the entry door and/or adjoining room door ($12-$15 US)
Door Stop Alarm
For the entry door and/or adjoining room door
(2 pk $16 US)
Rubber Door Stopper
For the entry door and/or adjoining room door
(2 pk $7 US)
Lifeguard Emergency Whistle
Excellent for personal security and if you are trapped in your hotel room during a fire ($7 US)
Self Defense Alarm Keychain
Emergency Alert Security Whistle Key Chain with LED Light ($13 US)
Katana Safety Wallet
A smart personal alarm that is mounted to your smartphone. It comes with a GPS locator so you can be located when you set off the alarm.
($25-$100 US)
Small LED Flashlight
In the event of a hotel emergency, use a flashlight and not your phone app while escaping ($8 US)
Travel Size Duct Tape
For covering door seals and air vents in the event of fire or smoke if trapped in your hotel room
(2 pk $7.50 US)
Travel CO-2 Carbon Monoxide Detector
Handheld Carbon Monoxide detector with high precision CO sensor ($120 US)
CREW Bag Tags
These are NOT Recommended for Personal Safety Reasons
Yes, it is recommended to have an identifier tag on your luggage so it does not get mixed up with your clients luggage (happens more often than you think!) as well as being easily identified when coming off the belt in baggage claim.
However, a CREW tag can make you an unknowing target for crime, since everyone can see you are a cabin attendant - aka: you stay alone in hotels and/or are flying "people of means."
Personal Travel Safety Apps
TripWhistle
Smart Traveler
Smart Traveler
There are 196 countries in the world with more than 70 different emergency numbers. Know the right number and get help faster with TripWhistle!
Smart Traveler
Smart Traveler
Smart Traveler
Smart Traveler, the official State Department app for U.S. travelers, frequently updated official country information, travel advisories, U.S. embassy locations, and more
bSafe
Smart Traveler
Sitata Travel Safe
Instead of sharing your location on social media in real-time, which isn’t very safe, opt for this location-sharing app. This version lets users set up a network to share your location.
Sitata Travel Safe
Sitata Travel Safe
Sitata Travel Safe
Focused on health and safety, this app monitors media sites worldwide for news on real-time events happening around the globe that can disrupt travel. Includes information and “what to do” advice currently in over 200 countries.
Surfshark VPN
Sitata Travel Safe
Surfshark VPN
Accessible or free Wi-Fi is great, but an open network can put travelers at risk for online identity theft or even having information from their credit cards and other important documents stolen. This app turns into a VPN enabling users to connect with a bank-level encrypted connection.
GeoSure
Sitata Travel Safe
Surfshark VPN
GeoSure incorporates the most accurate safety and security data on the market, with continuously updated ratings for every popular destination and major cities across the globe, right down to individual neighborhoods.
Hotel Arrival Safety Tips
If you are alone and someone suspicious is in the hallway - DO NOT ENTER YOUR ROOM! Pause, talk to yourself out loud, etc. Criminals will never do anything in the hallway.
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If you are using a remote key app, always request a key card from the front desk as a personal security back up.
Before unlocking your door, press against it to make sure it's actually engaged and not unsecured.
Always conduct a thorough room search upon arrival. Block the entry door open with your suitcase.
Flip the swag lock or engage the deadbolt while the door is open to prevent it from being fully closed behind you.
Flip the swag lock or engage the deadbolt while the door is open to prevent it from being fully closed behind you.
Key Card Room Power Control
Never enter your room without turning on or activating the power for lights
Methodically check your room, open all closet doors and cabinets
Bathroom - check all nooks and crannies and behind the door
Open the shower curtain
Open all in-room cabinets and closets
If the bed is close to a wall ...
Check the space between the bed and wall
Lift up bedding to check underneath the bed
Check behind or along the side of all furniture
Check behind every possible 'nook and cranny' hiding place
Push curtains to the wall or windows (these are excellent hiding spaces)
Check sliding door locks to make sure they engage (this one didn't line up!)
Check deadbolts are engaged and work properly
Place your Do Not Disturb sign or light and leave there throughout your stay.
or select the electronic DO NOT DISTURB button
Some rooms may take some time to search and check entirely, TAKE THE TIME!
Once your room search is complete, close your door and engage the locks.
In-Room Personal Safety & Hygiene Best Practices
Always request two key cards
place one so it will always be with you, such as in the mobile phone silicon card holder or room power control
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The Old Fashioned Key
Many boutique hotels still have these types of keys. How duplicates are there? They typically require you to leave your key at the front desk whenever leaving your hotel, therefore anyone can possibly gain access into your room.
Always request a spare key to keep in the slot so you never enter a dark room. Carry an expired key to use in case they only provide one key as a policy (most expired key cards work)
Peepholes - if your viewer does not have a cover ...
Insert some tissue or place a bandaid or tape over the viewer. Why? ...
There is a reverse peephole tool. You can even order it on Amazon! Talk about CREEPY!!
Adjoining doors - if you don't have a door stop, place your suitcase rack in front of door. It won't stop someone from entering but it will slow them down.
or place the ironing board in front of door, it also won't prevent them from entering with it will make a lot of noise if they do.
Only allow housekeeping into your room while you are present
Place your travel doorstop or engage the swag lock or deadbolt once you open the door for room service or maintenance, to prevent the door from closing completely
Metal suitcase racks are the best at preventing bed bugs from climbing into your suitcase.
Never place your suitcase or clothing on top of the bed spread. In fact, if you don't need it, remove it entirely from the bed!
Check your telephone to make sure there is a dial tone.
Check Your Alarm Clock! Confirm the time is correct AND THE ALARM ISN'T SET (if you didn't set it)!
AVOID AVOID AVOID
Only use sealed products
If the coffee maker is located in the bathroom -
Definitely AVOID!
Hotel Room Safes are not 100% safe but they are better than nothing. Many hotels have safety deposit boxes if you need to secure extremely valuable items.
SANITIZE! Telephone, alarm clock, lamp switches, light switches ...
SANITIZE! The hotel room remote is statistically #1 for germs.
SANITIZE! All door handles and drawer/cabinet knobs and handles
Ladies - place a pair of men's underwear and socks on the bed and have the shower running or bathroom door closed. Whenever room service or maintenance enters your room, it appears you are not staying alone.
Hotel Fire Safety Tips
Locate all emergency exits
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Physically walk to the CLOSEST emergency exit so you are familiar with the distance from your room and how the door opens.
Next, physically walk to the secondary emergency exit so you are also familiar with the distance from your room and how the door opens.
Make sure the emergency exits do not lock behind you! If they do, bring something to wedge it open when evacuating in case you need to return to your room.
Locate the fire alarm and equipment on your floor
On the nightstand should ALWAYS be your phone (charging) ad your room key. We also recommend a smoke hood and flashlight with a wrist tether.
Even better - have a key card in your mobile phone card carrier. When you grab your phone, you also have your room key
If a real fire and smoke event is happening in your hotel, don your smoke hood before leaving your room!
In case of a fire - NEVER use an elevator to escape.
Use fire/emergency exit
If too dangerous to escape or unable, return to your room immediately. This is why it's critical to take your room key with you.
If you cannot escape your room - call the operator and notify them you are trapped in your room.
Use your travel duct tape to seal the door (all four sides) and adjoining door. Place wet towels at base of door jam.
Use your travel duct tape to seal all air vents (you can tape plastic bags to the vent as well).
Fill the bath tub full of water
Use towels or light colored clothing and press against the window and wave back and forth so fire rescue can see you from the street
This is why it is recommended to never stay higher than the 6th floor, so fire rescue can reach your room window or balcony with the ladder truck.