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Mr. Hymanson

Michael Hymanson

Regional Manager, New York Metro Business Unit, U. S. Security Associates, Inc.

Michael Hymanson, CPP has been a licensed Private Investigator in New York State for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Mr. Hymanson was a director and owner of a New York State licensed Security Training School and a licensed Security trainer in New York and Connecticut. He also was an American Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor. Mr. Hymanson has provided security consulting services for Fortune 500 companies, and many major organizations. He is currently the Regional Manager, New York Metro Business Unit for U.S. Security Associates, the nation's fourth largest security firm. U.S. Security Associates provides security guard, concierge, fire safety director and patrol services to Hotels and other industries through a network of more than 140 branches nationwide. The company is Certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Safety Act. Prior to working for U.S. Security Associates, Mr. Hymanson was the president and owner of Pan American Investigation Service, Inc., a White Plains based security and investigations firm that provided security and investigative services to prestigious companies and organizations in the New York Metro area. Mr. Hymanson is a past president and current Board member of the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York. He received that associations highest award, the Eugene R. Fink Memorial Award for dedication to the private investigative and Security industry in New York State. Mr. Hymanson is a Board Certified Protection Professional as designated by ASIS International, and is active in the New York Chapter ASIS Museum Security Directors and Hospital Directors Security Associations. He is an active member of the New York Chapter of BOMA, Building Owners and Managers Association Emergency Preparedness Committee, and a member of The Hotel Association of New York, and The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.

Mr. Hymanson can be contacted at 914-557-4277 or mhymanson@ussecurityassociates.com

Coming up in November 2019...

Architecture & Design: Biophilic Design

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving to meet and exceed guest expectations. As a result, hotels are always on the lookout for new ways to improve the guest experience, and architecture and design is an essential part of this equation. Bold design is often the most effective way to make an exceptional first impression - an impression guests use to distinguish between brands. One design trend that is being embraced worldwide has become known as “Biophilic Design.” Biophilic design is based on the concept of biophilia, which is the theory that human beings have an innate tendency to seek out nature, natural elements, and natural forms. Biophilic design is more than hotels simply adding a surplus of plants; it involves incorporating specific design elements into a hotel in order to imbue it with a sense of wellness and well-being. Some of those elements include exposure to natural lighting; views of nature and rooms with a view; natural architectural patterns; salvaged or reclaimed woods of all types; reclaimed metals; sustainably sourced stone; living green walls and vertical gardens; and direct and indirect exposure to nature. Hotels that have incorporated biophilic design into their properties are reaping the benefits associated with this trend including reduced stress responses, better air quality, lower energy costs, and more positive guest reviews. Biophilic design has also been shown to improve guest moods and to satisfy consumer demand for environmental responsibility. Savvy hotel owners and managers are aware that nature-inspired elements enhance their guests' comfort and well-being, which is why this trend is becoming so prevalent. Biophilic design is just one topic in the fields of hotel architecture and design that will be examined in the November issue of the Hotel Business Review.
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