Insight Into Reliaquest’s Critical Cyber Threats to Hospitality and Recreation Report

The latest threat landscape report from ReliaQuest has unearthed some concerning findings regarding the critical threats faced by the hospitality and recreation sector. These include identifying a 43% increase in ransomware attacks, the discovery that 44% of phishing emails contained credential harvesters, and a staggering 433% increase in external remote services abuse.

The reporting period occurred between September 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025.

Convergence of Hospitality and Recreation

Although different in many ways, hospitality and recreation often intersect. This is primarily because many hospitality organizations offer recreational activities to enhance their customers’ experiences. Both also share a focus on technology-driven innovations, a prioritization of data-driven analytics, and a hyper-personalized approach.

Both sectors are growing rapidly. The global hospitality market is predicted to reach $5,816.66 billion by 2027, with the recreation market on course to hit $2,221.82 billion in 2029. It’s a ...