Following the terrorist tragedies in Mumbai, leading global research and consultancy group Frost & Sullivan announced today it is conducting a worldwide survey of hotel security in association with international security and counter-terrorism consultants SDS:

Commenting on this, Frost & Sullivan European Manager Dorman Followwill said: “Travellers today expect to be well-protected when staying in a luxury hotel. They have the right to be aware of the security measures being taken to ensure their safety & wellbeing. This is now more important to some guests than the level of comfort a hotel is able to offer. Frost & Sullivan’s in-depth understanding of the security industry, and its global research capabilities, enable it to provide an objective assessment of the standard of hotel security in key cities around the world.”

SDS Managing Director Dr John Wyatt MBE added: “Hoteliers urgently require access to unbiased and reliable consultancy, our 30 year experience in critical ‘search, detect and secure’ procedures in hot spots throughout the world ensures we have the key capabilities necessary for the luxury hotel sector as it increasingly becomes a prime target for organised international terrorism…”