Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
For women who travel alone, it's better not to have the account and all reservations flagged as female (and staying alone in the hotel room). Too many people have access to hotel computer systems and there's always a chance that this can create a problem for one's personal security. The odds are small, but IMO it's not information that should be given if it's not necessary.
Much/most of the time, one's gender can be ascertained from his/her first name. Susan? William?