May 2019
Vol . 52 , No . 4
FEATURES
Technology
The nexT big hack
In the aftermath of Marriott International ’ s massive Starwood reservation system data breach , cybersecurity experts warn that protecting customer information and technology systems will only get harder . The issues of guest personal data is on everyone ’ s minds because of that breach , but it ’ s only a small subset of the challenges that a property faces from a security point of view , says a specialist who trains cybersecurity analysts . “ In terms of the sheer volume of specialized , connected , ‘ purpose-built ’ equipment — everything from televisions to in-room streaming to telephones to plumbing and HVAC — there are very few industries that even come close ,” he says .
PersonaliTies nexT-gen Leaders 2019
The next generation of leaders are here , and they are engaged , passionate and optimistic – and have a healthy dose of skepticism regarding traditional management approaches . To start a series of interviews with rising stars , HOTELS asks about career fulfillment , what makes a good leader , who inspires them and where the industry should go next . Look for frank and sometimes surprising answers from a diverse group of young leaders , all under age 40 , to be featured in print and online over the next few months . This month , we talk to Sam Hudson , senior director of asset management at Texas-based CorePoint Lodging , and Inés Miró-Sans , founder and co-owner of Barcelona ’ s eclectic Casa Bonay .
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