There are many options for people wanting information on the quality of a hotel, its restaurant, its cleanliness or the courtesy of its staff. However, information on a hotel’s security policies, practices and track record is almost impossible to find. Yet 89% of travellers consider security their first concern when travelling.
GSA is the first independent, global assessment and audit scheme for hotels. It delivers:
GSA conducts independent, risk-based assessments on the security of hotels against a set of externally audited standards. The standards required to achieve GSA accreditation are comprehensive and include policies, procedures, equipment and level of preparedness for hotel security incidents and incursions.
Our standards are risk-based and designed to ensure consistent, appropriate level of security, having assessed the unique environment and risk profile of a hotel.
The six standards fall within three core categories:
Hotels are assigned a GSA qualified assessor drawn from a global network of experienced former law enforcement or military professionals.
The assessor completes a risk profile, unique to the hotel, that will evaluate the likelihood and impact of national, regional and local security risks.
Once the assessment is complete, the hotel is recommended for accreditation, or a report with required remedial action to meet the standard is provided. Accredited hotels receive a Global Secure Certificate of Accreditation, a detailed Accreditation Report and digital assets, including the Global Secure mark, for guest and industry communications.