Airbnb has published a seven-step 'Capitol Safety Plan' for properties in the city, which it says is designed to "help protect our community of hosts and guests in the greater Washington DC area." The city's hotels have also taken extra security measures and vetting of bookings ahead of next week, though some details are being kept private. Hilton's DC properties including Capital Hilton, a hotel neighbouring the Mall and White House, are reviewing group bookings. The chain have a number of franchised hotels around downtown Washington, which will be used by those attending next Wednesday's inauguration. "We have provided our hotels with additional security measures to consider, and we are encouraging them to follow guidance from local authorities," Rob Myers of Wyndham told USA Today.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 13, 2021 02:37 UTC