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The Hotel Ecosystem – Safeguarding the Guest Personal Data Journey

by | Jan 30, 2026

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Hotel Data Privacy

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The Hotel Ecosystem – Safeguarding the Guest Personal Data Journey
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Welcome to the Formiti Privacy Deep Dive with Annie and Rob. Hotel Data Privacy

In the modern hotel, hospitality is no longer defined solely by a warm welcome and a clean room. Today, the definition of luxury is the “customized experience.”

But customization comes at a cost: Data.

From the moment a guest browses a room to the moment they complete a post-stay survey, they leave a trail of digital footprints. In this episode, Annie and Rob unwrap the complex “Hotel Ecosystem” to reveal where that data goes and how to protect it.

We trace the lifecycle of the guest’s data:

  • The Check-In Paradox: How to collect enough data to personalize the stay without collecting so much that you create a liability.

  • The Invisible Ecosystem: Navigating the web of third-party vendors—from Property Management Systems (PMS) to OTAs and housekeeping apps.

  • Service vs. Surveillance: Drawing the line between “anticipating needs” and “invading privacy.”

For the hospitality industry, data is the new currency. But if you don’t secure the vault, the cost is your reputation.

Tune in to learn how to safeguard the guest journey without compromising the guest experience.