What are the threats to hotel staff?

Open flames, sharp knives, heavy objects, busy and fast-moving areas. All of these are daily realities for many hospitality industry workers, and all of them pose risks, both to the individual and to the business employing them.



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Respiratory: Exposure to chemical cleaning agents that can cause long-term respiratory problems. Infectious diseases: Waste disposal can expose hotel housekeeping staff to pathogens, broken glass, and other body waste. Stress: Excessive workload and exposure to other hazards can cause occupational stress.

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The hotel SWOT analysis will recognise internal factors that may hinder the hotel's performance. These might include outdated facilities, limited marketing budget, understaffing, high employee turnover, or negative reviews on online media.

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Hotel Managers can face depression, drug abuse and alcoholism – that make their jobs particularly stressful. Lack of time for Hotel Guests and Employees.

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Here's a list of common threats that hotels face:
  • Pandemics.
  • High taxes.
  • Rigid labor market.
  • Safety Emergencies.
  • Disorderly conduct.
  • Airbnb.
  • Intense competition in the industry.
  • Terrorism and political uneasiness.


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We've compiled a list of the most common security threats that hotels face along with tips to help address them.
  • Unauthorized Visitors. It can be very hard to keep track of people in a hotel. ...
  • Theft. Theft can be a problem in hotels. ...
  • Parking Area Theft. ...
  • Disorderly Conduct. ...
  • Safety Emergencies.


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Examples of threats
  • Competition. A competitor is the most common type of business threat. ...
  • Costs. Changing in supply costs or market prices may be a threat to your company. ...
  • Customers. ...
  • Financial situations. ...
  • Quality. ...
  • Regulations. ...
  • Supply. ...
  • Weather and natural disasters.


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Intense competition: Marriott faces intense competition from established hotel chains and emerging players such as Airbnb and other alternative lodging providers. This competition may lead to price wars and make it difficult for Marriott to maintain or grow its market share.

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Exposure to chemicals in cleaning products, including skin reactions or respiratory illnesses. Exposure to biological infectious diseases from soiled linens, uncapped needles and/or bodily fluids. Slips, trips and falls. Fatigue and other health problems from shift work or long hours of work.

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Hotel safety can involve anything from installing slip-resistant flooring, creating an effective evacuation plan to providing regular safety training, as well as issuing staff with wearable panic buttons. In most cases, the more steps that are taken to protect hotel workers, the safer and more valued staff will feel.

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  1. Personalize, personalize, personalize.
  2. Post-booking communication.
  3. Offer freebies and complimentary services.
  4. Implement in-room technology.
  5. Be proactive in your service.
  6. Reward repeat guests.
  7. Offer multiple communication channels.
  8. Create an inclusive experience for all.


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