(Atlanta, GA – September 2015) VENZA partners with Sage Hospitality as the Denver-based hotel owner/operator makes use of VENZA’s PCI Compliance training in 2015.

“Sage Hospitality recognizes that it’s not enough for employees to just undergo training. They have to walk away from it able and motivated to apply what they’ve learned,” says Jeff Venza, CEO of VENZA. “That’s core to our approach, so the relationship between our two companies has really been a great fit.”

VENZA’s PEAK programs consist of customizable elearning modules along with other blended-learning interventions developed specifically for the hospitality environment and designed to maximize application and retention. This helps ensure that managers and employees who participate in the training will apply what they’ve learned in their day-to-day work.

“VENZA’s approach makes it easy for participants to adopt the behaviors and actions back on the job,” says Joel Boymel, Director IT, Infrastructure and Security at Sage Hospitality. “We’re glad to have found a partner that understands the unique nuances of the hospitality industry.”

VENZA PEAK learning programs address Payment Card Industry compliance in the hotel industry. Interventions introduce concepts in the hospitality industry setting, specifically targeted for management, employees and IT. The legal content for PCI programs is provided by Venza Group partner Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG).

About VENZA

VENZA is passionate about the development of technology and services that enable hotels to feel more secure concerning guest data breaches and human vulnerability. With decades of experience, VENZA has the knowledge and experience to empower hotels and their employees to tackle the dynamic cybercrime and guest security landscape.

Over 10,000 properties in over 100 countries look to the VENZA for tools, technology, and strategic security support. Founded in 2008, VENZA is a privately held company and headquartered in Roswell, GA. For more information, please call 770.685.6500 or visit www.VenzaGroup.com.

About Sage Hospitality
Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality has grown into one of the largest privately held hospitality investment, management and development companies in the nation operating more than 70 premium branded and premier and lifestyle hotels. Today, Sage Hospitality manages hotels under the Marriott, Starwood, Hilton and Hyatt brands in addition to operating a growing number of independent, non-branded properties.  For more information on Sage Hospitality, please visit www.sagehospitality.com