(Atlanta, GA – May 2016) VENZA will be speaking at Vesta Hospitality’s annual conference in June of this year about strategies for protecting guest data and implications of the new requirements of PCI DSS 3.2. The two companies are also expanding their partnership to include a custom Learning Management System (LMS) for Vesta that integrates its new hire orientation training with VENZA’s security, compliance and awareness solutions, providing a one-stop platform for Vesta’s training and performance support needs.

“While the hospitality industry faces growing data security threats, the release of PCI DSS 3.2 also makes it critical for hotel management companies to remain current with the latest requirements and vigilant about keeping staff prepared, informed and equipped to act,” says Daniel Johnson, VENZA’s COO. “Vesta Hospitality is taking a comprehensive, proactive approach to not only mitigating risk and maintaining compliance but also making the protection of guest data integral to their culture.”

As part of the expansion of the now two-year-old partnership, VENZA has provided a custom instance for Vesta on the VENZA LMS that integrates seamlessly with Vesta’s other training offerings. The solution also includes support services from the VENZA team and reporting that focuses on employee successes and achievement. This program is rolled into a VENZA program that celebrates those employees who go above and beyond with regard to their employment and knowledge base.

“We are committed to defending our properties against security breaches and preparing all employees to ensure the safety of our guests’ data,” says Rick Takach, President & CEO of Vesta Hospitality. “By partnering with VENZA, we get more than technology, tools and training; we get their expertise. In fact, one of the reasons we asked them to speak at our conference is that they bring deep knowledge and experience to the table, both in the hospitality industry and through their association with the PCI Security Standards Council.”

VENZA has been designated as a PCI Participating Organization by the PCI Security Standards Council, the global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection. As a result, the company receives access to new standards prior to their release to the public, along with exclusive communications and other opportunities to stay abreast of industry developments.

Vesta Hospitality’s annual conference is an opportunity for the organization to make good on its goal to develop and enhance great teams that in turn create great experiences.

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 with over 100,000 front line employees, 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 Vesta Hospitality

Established in 1996, Vesta Hospitality, LLC, is a fully integrated hotel development and hospitality management company based in Vancouver, Washington. It offers a range of services, including hotel management, hotel development and purchasing, and maintains a portfolio of properties in seven states throughout the western, midwestern and southern United States. More information: www.vestahospitality.com.