Excellent article.

One item I would add ... Why do you think you are an excellent target for a thief while you are traveling, usually at an airport or a hotel?

Simply, you are from out of town. Even if they are caught, what are the odds that you would travel back at some later date in order to prosecute them at trial? Very little, so the crooks still go free. While traveling, you are the low hanging fruit, be alert.