News for the Hospitality Executive |
Dallas (Dec. 16, 2010) – The global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group received the prestigious Editor’s Choice Award during the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS) in New York, winning for its innovative Energy Management Solution: Orion by VingCard Elsafe. This new and revolutionary solution allows hotel properties to save energy, enhance guest comfort and promote their green initiatives by managing guestroom temperatures via an online local network and/or web-based server. By precisely monitoring and reporting occupancy as guests travel in and out of guestrooms, temperature settings are accurately controlled and energy is saved, all without compromising guest comfort. VingCard Elsafe’s new intelligent Energy Management Solution can integrate into a hotel’s wireless online locking system, thereby offering guests the maximum in comfort and safety. Orion by VingCard Elsafe also is designed to meet global needs and can be used in any hotel regardless of door lock system. Hotel staff efficiency and HVAC performance is increased through an innovative monitoring and reporting system. Orion by VingCard Elsafe is one of the most environmentally friendly solutions in the industry today. Of over 100 entries, only nine exhibitors were honored during the opening ceremonies, which recognized best new products within the categories of design, equipment and supplies, guest amenities, linens, and technology, as well as an eco-friendly equivalent to each of these categories. "We are honored that IHMRS recognized Orion by VingCard Elsafe as a revolutionary solution for hotel energy management, and chose to present us with this award. Orion by VingCard Elsafe provides unprecedented control for hoteliers – now runaway energy costs can be controlled and staff productivity can be improved,” said David Nowak, Director of EMS Sales and Business Development for ASSA ABLOY Hospitality. “Energy is one of the highest costs for a hotel property; Orion by VingCard Elsafe will save money for properties by decreasing these charges and increasing the efficiency of hotel staff. Most importantly for hoteliers, Orion by VingCard Elsafe helps to improve the comfort and overall experience for hotel guests while contributing to improve hotels´ green initiatives.”
VingCard Elsafe, a world leader in developing locking systems for the hospitality industry, now provides an award-winning new energy management solution that offers hoteliers more than temperature control. As the first hospitality security company to develop a complete energy management solution, VingCard Elsafe offers one-of-a-kind value-added security solutions with the integration of its new energy management solution, Orion by VingCard Elsafe. As it continues global leadership in hospitality security, VingCard Elsafe plans for further competitive differentiation through the development and integration of additional wireless innovations – bringing needed solutions to hotel customers. For more information, visit www.orionbyvingcardelsafe.com, www.vingcard.com or www.elsafe.com. About ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Inc. North America The world leader in hotel security technology, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality has products installed in more than 39,000 properties worldwide, securing more than 6.5 million hotel rooms. The ASSA ABLOY Group, a publicly listed company, is a world leader in security and hospitality systems. The North American division of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality brings three security brands to hotels throughout the United States and Canada, including VingCard (www.vingcard.com) electronic locking system solutions, Elsafe (www.elsafe.com) UL-listed (1037) hotel safe series, and TimeLox (www.timelox.com) security solutions for gaming properties and other large resorts. Orion by VingCard Elsafe is a new intelligent energy management solution that allow operators to control their costs and comfort. |
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