22 May 2025

If checking into a hotel or dining out, people might assume their personal data is safe. But a new study by NordPass, in collaboration with NordStellar, reveals that many hospitality businesses are guarding their digital systems with shockingly weak passwords.

From hotel reservation platforms to restaurant point-of-sale systems, the research exposes an industry-wide habit of reusing predictable, outdated, or brand-specific passwords. Entries like “Reservations2022,” “Comfortinn4,” and “Ramada@123” were found among the most commonly used, making it alarmingly easy for cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information.