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Hotels and Terrorism: 

Hotels and Terrorism Are You Ready?

November 28, 2002 Paradise Hotel Mombassa, Kenya: 

November 28, 2002 Paradise Hotel Mombassa, Kenya

A vehicle laden with explosives smashed through the entrance, setting off a huge blast.: 

A vehicle laden with explosives smashed through the entrance, setting off a huge blast.

May 16, 2003 Hotel Farah Casablanca, Morocco: 

May 16, 2003 Hotel Farah Casablanca, Morocco

The Hotel Farah was one of five locations bombed.: 

The Hotel Farah was one of five locations bombed.

August 5, 2003 J.W. Marriott Jakarta, Indonesia: 

August 5, 2003 J.W. Marriott Jakarta, Indonesia

Aftermath of J.W. Marriott bomb.: 

Aftermath of J.W. Marriott bomb.

October 7, 2004 Taba Hilton: 

October 7, 2004 Taba Hilton

Rescue workers search for survivors after two car bombs were exploded.: 

Rescue workers search for survivors after two car bombs were exploded.

November 9, 2005 Days Inn Amman, Jordan: 

November 9, 2005 Days Inn Amman, Jordan

November 9, 2005 The Grand Hyatt Amman, Jordan: 

November 9, 2005 The Grand Hyatt Amman, Jordan

November 9, 2005 The Radisson Amman, Jordan: 

November 9, 2005 The Radisson Amman, Jordan

Key Findings: 

Key Findings Hotels are soft targets, easy to access. Al Qaida and other terror groups have a history of attacking soft targets. Accessible locations where large number of Westerners can be killed. Represent Western economic and social influences.

LESSONS LEARNED (Courtesy of DHS): 

LESSONS LEARNED (Courtesy of DHS) A review of the bombings revealed common themes in Target Selection Planning Methods of Attack Funding Personnel Surveillance

TARGET SELECTION: 

TARGET SELECTION Hotels were targeted because they were Highly Accessible Had Multiple Entrances Taxis, Buses, Delivery Trucks Easy Pedestrian Access Luggage, Backpacks, Crates High Concentration of Tourists

Planning: 

Planning Begun months – even years – in advance. Senior al-Qaida leadership provided concept of operations, local cell leaders executed plan. In early stages, planners examined multiple targets. 56 targets were evaluated before the Marriott was chosen.

Method of Attack: 

Method of Attack Bomb-laden vehicles, backpacks, suicide belts. “Legitimate” vehicle vs. a stolen one is preferred. Vehicles painted to look like cabs, delivery trucks. At Hilton, bomb hidden in load of vegetables. Bombs assembled locally.

Funding: 

Funding Provided by al-Qaida leadership (usually $50,000 - $100,000). Additional funds raised via robberies, credit card fraud, drug sales, smuggling.

Personnel: 

Personnel Key Personnel Senior Planners Explosives Experts In charge of recruiting, training, security Left country just before or after the attack. Bombers expendable. Young Impressionable Focused on religious or family groups Kept a low profile

Pre-Operational Surveillance: 

Pre-Operational Surveillance Extensive covert reconnaissance Videotaping Photographing Scouted security systems Tested hotel security by walking through building, accessing meeting rooms, back of the house, guestroom corridors.

SURVEILLANCE INDICATORS: 

SURVEILLANCE INDICATORS Interest by a visitor in hotel security systems, personnel, etc. Discreet use of cameras, cell phones, video recorders, or note taking. Interest in hotel site plans, maps. Observation of hotel security reaction drills. Foot surveillance by two or more individuals. Periodic mobile surveillance by vehicles. Prolonged static surveillance posing as panhandlers, etc.

INDICATIVE BEHAVIOR OF SUICIDE BOMBERS: 

INDICATIVE BEHAVIOR OF SUICIDE BOMBERS Inappropriate clothing for weather. Oversized clothing. Suspect may have pale face from recent shaving of beard. Suspect’s behavior is unusual.

PROTECTIVE MEASURES: 

PROTECTIVE MEASURES Maintain awareness of world events and possible threats. Educate, train employees. Conduct frequent emergency response drills, involving local authorities.

DURING PERIODS OF INCREASED THREATS: 

DURING PERIODS OF INCREASED THREATS 24/7 CCTV monitoring. Verify guest identification at check-in. Station security at hotel entrances. Conduct regular security patrols. Restrict parking near hotel. Inspect delivery vehicles. Screen mail/packages and guests baggage.