* Do not discuss your business or travel plans in public areas where they may be overheard. Discuss your travel plans and movements during your stay with as few people as possible.
* Selecting a hotel room on the third to fifth floor generally will keep you out of reach of criminal activity from the street but still within reach of most fire truck ladders.
* Do not entertain strangers in your hotel room. If you feel you must, require them to leave a valid ID card with hotel security or the front desk.
* Be alert to overly friendly locals who may have criminal intentions. They may offer to take you to a “special” restaurant. Their ruse may be to offer drugged refreshments.
* Never leave valuables in your hotel room exposed or unattended, even in a locked suitcase.
* Place valuables–money, jewelry, airplane tickets, credit cards, and passport–in a hotel safe deposit box or room safe.
* Familiarize yourself with escape routes in case of fire or other catastrophe.
* Use the door chain or bolt lock whenever you are in your room.
* Use the door viewer (peephole) before opening the door to...