(Atlanta, GA – June 1, 2015) VENZA is working with Davidson Hotels & Resorts to support the company’s efforts to protect data security at its portfolio of 35+ properties throughout the United States. The Atlanta-based hospitality management company is implementing the VENZA PEAK® Compliance program to develop the skills, knowledge, and processes to minimize risk for the hotels and safeguard the payment card and personal information of their guests, employees, and executives.

“Davidson Hotels & Resorts is showing how seriously they take their responsibility to their staff and their guests,” says Daniel Johnson, VENZA’s COO. “Through their implementation of the PEAK® Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance programs and Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) curriculum, they’ve taken a robust, proactive approach to addressing this critical issue.”

With 55% of all credit card fraud occurring in the hospitality industry, and 38% of all breaches happening in hotels, data security has become a key priority for hoteliers. Hotels are responsible for providing training and awareness to management, employees, and IT to ensure that appropriate steps are taken and legal requirements are met.

“We consider this training to be a core component of our mission to deliver hospitality and create value for every customer, every time,” says Ron Hardin, Vice President of Technology, Davidson Hotels & Resorts. “And the fact that these programs are not only legally compliant but also designed specifically for the hospitality industry and approved by HFTP makes them instantly credible, relevant, and applicable.”

VENZA developed the PEAK® Compliance program in partnership with the law firm of Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG) and HeR Consulting specifically for the hospitality industry. The series of eLearning modules is available off the shelf and can be customized for branding and integration.

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 Davidson Hotels & Resorts®
Davidson Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, full-service hotel management company that provides management, development/renovation, acquisition, consulting and accounting expertise for the hospitality industry. The company has amassed one of the purest full-service hotel portfolios in the industry, ranging from the upper-upscale to near-luxury segments; encompassing 35 upscale, full-service independent and branded hotels with over 11,000 rooms and 1.4 million square feet of meeting space across the United States.  Davidson is a trusted partner and a preferred operator for Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and Starwood Family hotels. Additional information on Davidson may be found at the company’s website, www.davidsonhotels.com.

Davidson Hotels & Resorts is a full-service hospitality company providing management, development, acquisition, accounting, and consulting expertise for the lodging industry. Founded in 1974, the company has grown to encompass a portfolio of 35+ upper-3-star and 4-star properties throughout the United States. More information: www.davidsonhotels.com