Security measures to be boosted up
All four-star as well as five-star hotels in the state will
soon get a security audit, informed Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Minister for
Tourism. He was talking to the media after convening a conference on security
issues held in the background of Mumbai terror attacks.
Deputy Superintendents of Police of the Special Branch will
be in charge of the security audit. It would cover not only the guests but also
the hotel staff, temporary workers and contractors. Along with hotels, tourist
destinations will also be under close watch. Special attention will be paid
to the houseboats in Alappuzha, the minister said.
Maximum vigilance is requested from the side of hotels, too.
They have to examine the travel documents of guests and reports should be filed
about the foreigners staying in the hotel right from their check-in date. This
can be done with the help of internet. With all these measures taken, the state
will prove to be of utmost safety to travelers, the minister said.
