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dormakaba White Paper: Steps to Deliver a 21st Century Mobile Access Experience
dormakaba | March 22, 2018
White Paper Details What is Behind The Click When a Guest Opens Their Hotel Room Door and How to Deliver a Perfect Mobile Access Experience MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – March 22, 2018 – dormakaba, the provider of Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic locks, announced its new white paper detailing why mobile access is becoming essential to property success and how operators can deliver it. The paper, "Guests Demand a 21st Century Stay: Secure Mobile Access Unlocks Your Competitive Edge," reviews the accelerating mobile use in travel, and explains what goes into seamless property mobile access control system delivery. Click here...
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Expands Innovative RFID Lock Technology to DIN and SIS Doors With New VingCard E100 Electronic Lock
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality | March 20, 2018
Developer of security solutions for hotels worldwide announces addition of VingCard E100 to its existing line of electronic locks Stockholm – March 20, 2018 – ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, the leading provider of innovative security technologies for the hospitality industry, announces the launch of its VingCard E100 lock, an electronic escutcheon set specifically designed to work together with lock cases that are built according to the German DIN standard (Deutsches Institut für Normung) and Scandinavian Industry Standard (SIS). Compatible with RFID keycards, the escutcheon set was engineered with back-of-house operations in ...
MIWA Lock Company Integrates with OpenKey to Bring Mobile Keyless Entry to Hotel Chains Around the World
OpenKey | March 7, 2018
TOKYO, JAPAN and DALLAS, TEXAS – MIWA Lock Company, Japan's foremost provider of high-performance locks and security systems, announces a partnership and integration with OpenKey, the industry standard for Universal mobile key in hotels. The partnership will bring the enterprise grade security and stability of the OpenKey platform as the mobile keyless entry system for all MIWA digital locks with Bluetooth Low Energy functionality. OpenKey is the largest mobile key company in the world with hotels in 10 countries on 4 continents. Financially backed by several of the largest publicly-traded REITs in the U.S., OpenKey has seen explo...
dormakaba and OpenKey Partner For Mobile Access at AMResorts
dormakaba | January 30, 2018
Mobile Access Leaders Integrate Hotel App with Secure Mobile Technology to Deliver Convenience and Greater Guest Loyalty MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – January 30, 2018 – dormakaba, the provider of Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic locks, announced it has partnered with OpenKey, the industry standard for keyless mobile entry to deliver mobile access at an AMResorts property. dormakaba and OpenKey first established a Preferred Partnership in February 2016 to provide fast, efficient installations of hospitality Mobile Access systems. Most recently, the partnership resulted in a mobile access solution at the AMResorts AAA Five D...
The Carnegie Hotel Modernizes its Business Center Solution with Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets
The Carnegie Hotel | January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018 – New York, NY – The use of tablet computers has exploded in recent years, with good reason: Tablets are fantastically powerful business tools, which is why more and more businesses are turning to them for their everyday IT needs. Tablets such as the Microsoft Surface Pro also provide space saving technologies and a pleasing user experience; which is why they are the platform of choice at the Carnegie Hotel in New York City. The Carnegie Hotel is a modern and intimate boutique NYC hotel for the discerning business traveler. With an atmosphere of polished elegance, fine architecture, and custom designed Itali...
Aloft Corpus Christie by Starwood Specifies Teledex E Series Micro-Footprint Hotel Phones
Cetis | January 5, 2018
Different by design, Aloft Corpus Christie, located at 5117 Embassy Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas, has purchased 200 Teledex E Series hotel phones through Cetis channel partner Active Telephones. Active Telephones is a leader in hospitality communication solutions, including complete telephone systems, and wireless high-speed internet access products. Aloft Corpus Christie features modern guest rooms and 2,000 square feet of event space, conveniently located near military bases, energy companies, and popular beaches. Click here to book reservations at Aloft Corpus Christie, or call +1-361-852-0020. ...
Kerry Hirschy to Retire from dormakaba After a Successful 31 Year Career
dormakaba | December 19, 2017
Hirschy Led dormakaba Electronic Locks to Unprecedented N. American Market Share MONTREAL, December 19, 2017 – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, announced its Vice President of Sales Kerry Hirschy will retire on December 31, 2017. Hirschy is completing a stellar 31 year career in the electronic door lock industry. His leadership as a hotel lock sales executive resulted in dormakaba's strong market share position in N. America. Hirschy's successor will be Dale Mathias. dormakaba manufactures the Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks and provides installat...
YOTEL Installs dormakaba Electronic Locks at Boston Hotel
dormakaba | December 12, 2017
YOTEL Trusts dormakaba to Make Hospitality Smart and Secure for Third Property MONTREAL, December 12, 2017 – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, announced YOTEL Boston installed its BLE-ready Saflok Quantum® RFID electronic locks. YOTEL Boston is the third YOTEL property to trust dormakaba for guestroom locks. dormakaba manufactures the SaflokTM and Ilco™ electronic door locks and provides installation and service for its systems. The 326- cabin YOTEL Boston is situated in the heart of Seaport, Boston's Innovation District and within sight of Boston Harbor. Cl...
dormakaba Delivers ‘Smart Design Access’ at HX With Quantum® Pixel and Ambiance Solutions
dormakaba | November 8, 2017
HX 2017 in New York: Visit dormakaba in Booth # 2919 Jacob Javits Convention Center NYC November 12-13 dormakaba's New HX Booth Demos Access Systems that Make Hospitality Smart and Secure MONTREAL, November 8, 2017 – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, will arrive at the HX hospitality expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York with a total-property access solution that includes mobile access electronic door locks and new software for hotels. dormakaba manufactures the Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks and provides installation and service ...
As Business Centers Remain Required – Space Savings Technologies Provide Innovative Solutions
TTI Technologies | October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017 – New York, NY – What is the current status of the Hotel business Center? "It's evolving," says Steve Blidner CEO of TTI, "Business centers are still a service hotels need to provide, however, environments and guest requirements continue to change. Space has become an issue in many properties which opens the door to utilize new technologies." "One such example" Blidner went on to say is The Americana Inn, In New York. "The property had limited lobby space however their guests still needed to print boarding passes. Also they wanted to provide a concierge, market services and set up a profit center. We worked ...
dormakaba Video: Steps for Easy Hotel Mobile Access Adoption
dormakaba | October 5, 2017
Secure, Easy to Use dormakaba Mobile Access Meets Business Goals, Enhances Guest Experience MONTREAL, October 5, 2017 – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, released a video on how to simplify mobile access electronic door lock adoption. dormakaba manufactures the Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks and provides installation and service for its systems. Click here for information on electronic door locks from dormakaba. "dormakaba offers multiple services that help operators simplify Bluetooth Low Energy mobile access adoption with their RFID locks," said...
Budget Season Has Arrived: Be Smart- Spend Wisely- And Choose Your Business Center Provider Carefully!
TTI Technologies | September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017 – New York, NY – The hospitality industry's offering for Business Centers is changing rapidly. "Let's face facts," Says Steve Blidner CEO of TTI. "Business centers are still a viable commodity. However, the needs of guests have and continue to change. Make sure your provider has the capability to keep up with these changes. Never get locked into a single platform solution." Blidner offers these guidelines for choosing your business center provider: "Research the hardware carefully; make certain you are purchasing a recent model CPU, and not a discontinued one. Consumer equipment is not designed to be o...
Hotel Las Américas Bolsters In-Room Security with ASSA ABLOY Hospitality’s Elsafe SENTINEL II Safes
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality | August 16, 2017
Five-star Colombian resort selects in-room safes from global leader in hotel security solutions to streamline maintenance efficiencies and offer secure, user-friendly experience for guests Stockholm – August 16, 2017 – Hotel Las Américas, a five star hotel located in Cartagena, Colombia, is further increasing onsite security with the installation of the Elsafe SENTINEL II in-room safes from ASSA ABLOY Hospitality in all 530 guestrooms at both Las Américas Casa de Playa and Las Américas Torre del Mar. Sitting on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, the hotel now offers guests an efficient and easily accessib...
Le Pavillon Hotel Implements dormakaba Mobile Access in Combination with OpenKey App
dormakaba | June 28, 2017
Visit dormakaba in Booth #1901 at HITEC in Toronto JUNE 26-29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Landmark New Orleans Le Pavillon Treats Guests to Convenience of Keyless Mobile Access MONTREAL, June 28, 2017 – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, announced New Orleans' historic Le Pavillon went live with dormakaba's mobile access electronic door locks integrated with OpenKey app to enhance guest convenience. Le Pavillon is a historic, boutique hotel in the center of the New Orleans owned Ashford Hospitality Trust and managed by Remington Hotels. dormakaba manufactur...
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Standardizes Multi-brand Portfolio on dormakaba Electronic Door Locks
dormakaba | June 26, 2017
Visit dormakaba in Booth #1901 at HITEC in Toronto JUNE 26-29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre JQH Portfolio of 35 Hotels Trusts dormakaba for Guest Safety and Reliable Convenience June 26, 2017 – MONTREAL – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, announced that John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) standardized the guest room door locks on all of the company's hotel properties with dormakaba's Saflok electronic door locks. dormakaba manufactures the Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks and provides installation and service for these locking...
dormakaba Launches Quantum® Pixel, the Next Generation of Quantum Locks at HITEC
dormakaba | June 20, 2017
Visit dormakaba in Booth #1901 at HITEC in Toronto JUNE 26-29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Advanced Bluetooth/RFID Lock Delivers Data Analytics and Ultra Low Visibility to Fit Every Décor; Attendees Experience Virtual Reality via dormakaba's Virtual Design Center June 20, 2017 – MONTREAL – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, will launch its Quantum® Pixel electronic door lock at HITEC 2017 in booth 1901. Quantum Pixel collects a wealth of lock activity information to support productivity analytics. dormakaba will also debut its Virtual Desig...
Save the Date: Learn How to Simplify Mobile Adoption in May 31 Webinar
dormakaba | May 25, 2017
May 31st at 1pmET (10amPT) dormakaba, Intelity, StayNTouch will Host a Webinar titled, "Leveraging the Power of Mobility: The New way to Satisfy Guests" to Clarify Mobile Adoption May 25, 2017 – MONTREAL – Today's guests want a mobile hospitality experience. Do you have an effective strategy for mobile implementation? Would you like to learn more about emerging mobile applications? On May 31st at 1pmET (10amPT) three of the hospitality industry's leading mobile solutions companies will host a webinar that will show operators how to plan and execute a mobile strategy that delivers a positive guest experience and creates great...
dormakaba, Intelity, StayNTouch Announce Webinar to Simplify Mobile Adoption
dormakaba | May 16, 2017
May 31 Webinar "Leveraging the Power of Mobility: The New way to Satisfy Guests" Clarifies Steps for Mobile Adoption, How to Deploy an Efficient Mobile Strategy May 16, 2017 – MONTREAL – Today's guests want a mobile hospitality experience. Do you have an effective strategy for mobile implementation? Would you like to learn more about emerging mobile applications? On May 31st at 1pmET (10amPT) three of the hospitality industry's leading mobile solutions companies will host a webinar that will show operators how to plan and execute a mobile strategy that delivers a positive guest experience and creates greater operating effici...
Respected Security Company York Access Control Endorses dormakaba Electronic Door Locks for All Projects
dormakaba | April 18, 2017
dormakaba Product Quality, Professional Tech Support, Service Earn Trust of Major National Lock Installation Company April 18, 2017 – MONTREAL – York Access Control, a wholly owned subsidiary of York Industries, Inc., installs thousands of electronic door locks for dozens of major-brand properties each month. Its five install teams are experienced with all lock brands and manage projects across North America, Hawaii and the Caribbean. "We work with several electronic door lock companies and dormakaba is the best in my opinion. I have learned to trust the high quality of their products." "They consistently provide everything ...
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Captures Prestigious Vendor’s Trophy Award for Best Locks Vendor in the Hotel Industry
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality | April 4, 2017
Global leader in hotel security technology receives respected industry award from Brazilian Magazine, Revista HOTÉIS, for its innovative line of electronic hotel door locks. Stockholm – April 4, 2017 – ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, the global leader in hospitality and hotel security technology, has been awarded the 2016 Vendor's Trophy in the Hotel Industry for Best Locks Vendor. The annual ceremony, sponsored by renowned Brazilian magazine, Revista HOTÉIS, recognizes international vendors that show outstanding accomplishments in the supply of products and services in the hotel industry. This award marks ASSA ABLOY H...
Seven of the “Best 15 Hotels in the USA” Trust dormakaba Electronic Locks
dormakaba | March 30, 2017
dormakaba Congratulates Client Langham Chicago Ranked #1 in Best USA Hotels by U.S. News & World Report March 30, 2017 – MONTREAL – U.S. News & World Report named its "Best 15 Hotels in the USA" and seven of the Best trust dormakaba electronic door locks, including #1-Ranked The Langham, Chicago. #1-Ranked "Best 15 Hotels in USA", The Langham Chicago, relies on dormakaba Saflok RFID locks. The Langham, Chicago resides within the landmark 52-story riverfront AMA Plaza. It offers views of the cityscape and Lake Michigan and relies on dormakaba's Saflok Quantum RFID door locks for its 316 luxury guest rooms and suites...
Why Hotels are Charging Up for Electric Vehicles
JLL Real Views | March 28, 2017
An award-winning bar, exclusive spa, and … electric vehicle charging stations? For some major hotel chains, power points that enable guests to recharge their cars on the premises are a new perk. In the United States, sales of electric vehicles soared in 2016, showing a 70 percent year-over-year increase in monthly sales. For consumers, the choice is bigger than ever; by the end of 2016, automakers were offering about 30 electric models to choose from, such as the Tesla Model S, Chevy Volt, and Nissan Leaf. And even more are on the way, with Ford's plans to create 13 EV models by 2020, Mercedes saying it will produce 10 by 2025, a...
Beauport Hotel Gloucester Trusts dormakaba Saflok Networked Locks
Beauport Hotel Gloucester | March 7, 2017
New-Build Ocean Front Destination Selects dormakaba for Reliability and Secure Property Access March 7, 2017 – MONTREAL – dormakaba, provider of Saflok and Ilco RFID and mobile access security solutions, announced the new Beauport Hotel Gloucester, Massachusetts, opened its doors with mobile-ready networked Saflok Quantum RFID guest room electronic door locks as well as perimeter and facility access entry points. The property's electronic door locks communicate with the Beauport Hotel's front office system over dormakaba's Messenger® Lens network for a more secure guest environment. The luxury Beauport Hotel Gloucester ...
dormakaba Completes Acquisition of Mechanical Security Businesses from Stanley Black & Decker – New Top-Three Player in North American Market
dormakaba | February 24, 2017
Reamstown, PA, February 24, 2017 - dormakaba has completed the acquisition of certain Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley Black & Decker and has closed the transaction effective February 22, 2017, following satisfaction of customary closing conditions including the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The transaction was first announced on December 21, 2016. With this acquisition, dormakaba gains substantial scale in line with its stated strategy, evolving from a distant four to a strong number three player in the attractive North American market that can offer the full portfolio of door hardware and access control...
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