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Hotel Technologies | November 14, 2016
iHome® manufacturer to unveil space-saving desktop and nightstand charging units with up to three power plugs and four USB ports at HX: The Hotel Experience; Visit Hotel Technologies in Booth 2537 Rahway, N.J. (November 14, 2016) — Planning to add additional charging outlets to guestrooms in 2017? Data suggests you should be. Business travelers across the U.S. and Canada say they want more standard and USB outlets in rooms, along with chargers for smartphones and/or laptops. Today at HX: The Hotel Experience in New York, Hotel Technologies is showing two convenient, compact charging devices for the desktop and nightstand: the ...
Twenty Four Seven Hotels Taps dormakaba For Mobile Access Locks at Moxy Tempe
Twenty Four Seven Hotels | November 10, 2016
Trendy Metro Phoenix Lifestyle Property says Saflok is Perfect Fit for Tech-Savvy Guests and Mobile Check-In MONTREAL – November 10, 2016 – dormakaba Group, provider of Saflok and ILCO RFID and mobile access security solutions, announced the 186-room Moxy Tempe, AZ hotel installed Saflok Quantum RFID mobile access electronic door locks. Moxy is Marriott International's edgy new lifestyle brand with the first Moxy debuting in the United States this year in Tempe, AZ and managed by Newport Beach, CA-based Twenty Four Seven Hotels www.247hotels.com. Click here for information on electronic door locks from the dormakaba Group. ...
dormakaba Agrees to Acquire Mesker Openings Group, Expanding Business in North America
dormakaba | November 9, 2016
Reamstown, PA - 9 November 2016 - dormakaba has signed an agreement to acquire US-based Mesker Openings Group and expects to close the transaction in 2016 upon the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. With the consummation of the acquisition of Mesker, a leader in the commercial door and hardware industry in the USA, dormakaba will increase the breadth of its product offering in North America. "The acquisition of Mesker is a continuation of the industrial logic underlying the merger to dormakaba and a consistent implementation step of our strategy for North America", says CEO Riet Cadonau. "It will expand our offering in North ...
Motor City’s Group 10 Management Puts Guest Security First with dormakaba Door Locks
Group 10 Management | September 27, 2016
Professional Service, Reliable Products, Competitive Prices Drive Decision for Saflok and ILCO Guest Door Locks September 27, 2016 – A reliable, secure guestroom door key and lock system is essential to smooth hotel operations. Owner operator Group 10 Management based just outside Detroit understands this. Group 10 has 30+ years of hotel experience with the largest brands. "Guest security and hotel operations are dependent on door lock operations," said Frank Altawil, area manager for Group 10. "We are a family business. When we sell a room we are welcoming that guest into our property and we want them to be secure. We trust Saflo...
Exploria Resorts Trusts dorma+kaba for Guest Security at 8 Sites
Exploria Resorts | September 6, 2016
Saflok RFID Locks Deliver Flawless Guest Experience; Keeps Guests Safe at Family Resorts September 6, 2016 – Exploria Resorts operates 8 properties from Orlando and New Smyrna Beach, Florida to Branson, Missouri and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Each Exploria Resort is a destination for families that want a special vacation filled with unique experiences. Exploria properties offer white sand beaches, the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the thrills of Orlando's world-renowned attractions with the comforts of a leisure getaway. One thing its properties have in common is Exploria's commitment to guest safety ...
Kaba and Zaplox Partner for Mobile Access Integration at HTL Hotels
June 21, 2016
Integrator Partnership Between Kaba and Zaplox Delivers Mobile Access System at Scandinavian Hotel Chain HTL MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – June 21, 2016 – Kaba, the provider of Saflok™ and ILCO™ electronic locks, announced that it coordinated with Zaplox to implement Mobile Access functionality at HTL hotels. Zaplox is an innovator of advanced Mobile Key Services for the global hospitality industry. HTL hotels is an innovative new hotel chain, offering hotels with the best city center locations for the modern traveler who appreciates high quality, modern design, personalized service and an attractive price. For more inf...
Kaba Presents its Saflok Next-Generation Software, AMBIANCE™ at HITEC
June 14, 2016
Simplified, User Friendly, Access Control Solution That Supports Flexible Deployment Options and Increases Property ROI Through Reduced Support and Training Costs. MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – June 14, 2016 – Kaba, the provider of Saflok™ and ILCO™ electronic door locks, will present its new AMBIANCE access management software at HITEC in New Orleans, June 20-23. AMBIANCE embraces industry best practices to deliver return on investment through shorter and easier training sessions and reduced support requirements. The system is scalable to fit practically any budget and manages Kaba's BLE, RFID, and magstripe hotel gues...
dorma+kaba Merger Expands Kaba Capabilities with 35 N. America Offices for Fast System Installations
April 21, 2016
Multiple Regional Service Centers and Increased Staff Double Company Strength; Expanded Team Supports Demand for Saflok and ILCO Electronic Lock and Mobile Key Installations MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – April 21, 2016 – Kaba, the provider of Saflok™ and ILCO™ electronic locks, announced that the 2015 merger of Dorma with Kaba, now dorma+kaba Group (SIX: DOKA), created 35 new North American offices to support installation and service of Saflok and ILCO electronic locks. The offices, associated service centers and their teams expand and strengthen Kaba's ability to more quickly meet hospitality industry demand for its el...
Hotels Focus More on Family Fun Facilities
Jeff Coy | April 14, 2016
Developers Consider Options for Adding WOW By Jeff Coy, ISHC April, 2016. Hotels are no longer just a place to lodge and sleep. Not content with just the same old amenities, today's hotel guest is looking for an experience. Dad or Mom may be attending a conference at the hotel, but if the hotel also has a waterpark or a family entertainment center, there is a strong reason to bring the whole family on what would otherwise be just a business trip. When both parents work, they already feel guilty about leaving their children home with a sitter. So hotels that offer high entertainment value and a conference center are especially appeali...
Duetto to Integrate TravelClick’s Demand Hotel Business Intelligence Data into its Market-Leading Revenue Strategy Solution
TravelClick, Inc. | March 3, 2016
Combined Offering Expected During First Half of 2016 NEW YORK – March 3, 2016 – TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, and Duetto, a market leader in hotel and casino profit optimization technology, have joined forces to integrate TravelClick's Demand360® data into Duetto's GameChanger revenue strategy application to make Open Pricing an even more powerful tool in today's complex distribution landscape. Hoteliers can further leverage Duetto's core functionality that enables hoteliers to independently yield all segments, channels, offers and room types in rea...
Kaba Lodging Announces Mobile Access Implementation White Paper
January 14, 2016
How-To White Paper Gives Steps to Implement a Secure, Successful Mobile Access Guest Experience MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – January 14, 2016 – Kaba, the provider of Saflok™ and ILCO™ electronic locks, announced that it released a white paper to help operators evaluate the mobile access opportunity for their properties. The paper, "3 Steps to Implement a Successful, Secure Mobile Access Guest Experience," demystifies mobile access strategy development with a clear, systematic approach. Click here to download the mobile access implementation white paper. White paper answers operator questions about Mobile Access "Mobile...
Gaylord Palms Chooses Kaba Networked Locks for Secure Access, Reliable At-The-Door Experience
December 10, 2015
1,400-Room Luxury Resort Cuts Operating Costs with 7-Day Installation of Low-Maintenance Saflok MT RFID Locks MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – December 10, 2015 – The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center took secure access to a new level when the full-service property converted to Kaba Saflok MT RFID electronic door locks. Kaba's locks interface seamlessly with property management and energy management systems. The networked Saflok solution delivers total property security platform, durability and guest convenience. Kaba provides the Saflok™ and ILCO™ brands of electronic locks. Click here for information on Kaba e...
Kaba and hetras Implement Mobile Key Guestroom Access at Village Hotels
November 5, 2015
Kaba Mobile Key Access Integrates with hetras PMS; Delivers 'Automated Guest Journey' at Village Hotels MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – November 5, 2015 – Kaba announced that it partnered with hetras to implement a fully-integrated Mobile Key Access solution for Village Hotels. The Village Hotel Glasgow, Scotland went live with Kaba-hetras mobile access on October 25. Village Hotels expects to complete its full mobile guest experience rollout to all 28 properties in 2016. Kaba provides the Saflok™ and ILCO™ brands of electronic locks. hetras is the leading German-based developer of fully Internet-based management applicat...
Kaba, Intelity Announce Collaboration: Simplifies Mobile Key, Guest Services Use for Hospitality
November 4, 2015
Kaba and Intelity Team to Deliver App-Based Mobile Keys to Hotel Guests MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – ORLANDO, FLORIDA – November 4, 2015 – Kaba and Intelity announce they have established a cooperative development agreement. The relationship enables the companies to combine their industry leading technologies to make mobile key access more readily available to a wide range of hotels that include brands and independent properties. Additional mobile key-related guest services available through the joint Kaba – Intelity application include mobile check-in and check-out, hotel information, wake up calls, housekeeping and ...
Kaba and DORMA Finalize Merger
October 20, 2015
Industry Leader Emerges: DORMA and Kaba form dorma+kaba Group. Combined dorma+kaba Group Brand Now One of Top 3 Global Access Providers MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – October 20, 2015 – Kaba announced on 1 September 2015 that its merger with DORMA is finalized. The new company, dorma+kaba Group, with pro forma annual sales of more than CHF 2B ($2.1B) and more than 16,000 staff in 50 countries, is one of the top 3 firms in global access control. Kaba provides the Saflok™ and ILCO™ brands of electronic locks. Click here for information on Kaba electronic locks. DORMA products in wide use throughout hospitality industry DOR...
Beefing Up Your Hotel Gym In Eight Steps
Larry Mogelonsky | August 26, 2015
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.lma.ca) Wellness is all the rage these days, and that isn't bound to change anytime in the next decade. We are increasingly becoming a health-conscious society and, with comfortable guestrooms, spas, restaurants and fitness facilities, hotels are primed to capitalize on this movement. It's the latter of these operations that is the focus here. Spas and wellness go hand-in-hand, and your F&B department likewise has numerous options in this regard (organics, local sourcing, gluten-free, calorie counting and so on). A property's gym and any other associated sports facilities are often neglected 1....
Kaba and OpenKey Install Mobile Keyless Access System at Major Ashford Property
August 18, 2015
Kaba – OpenKey Integration Partnership Makes Convenient Mobile Access Available to Operators of Any Size MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – August 18, 2015 – Kaba announced a partnership with OpenKey to develop and implement a full-property mobile access system, with the first installation now live at a major North American property operated by Ashford. Kaba provides its Mobile Access Solution for their Saflok™ and ILCO™ brands of electronic locks. OpenKey provides universal front-end keyless mobile entry solutions that allow entry to hotel rooms via a guest's smart device. Click here for information on Kaba electronic locks. Seamless Mob...
The Langham, Chicago Implements Kaba Guest Door Locks for Reliable Security
Kaba - Beyond Security | June 17, 2015
Kaba RFID Locks Enhance The Langham, Chicago's Luxury Guest Experience; Provide a Platform for Future Mobile Access At HITEC Visit Kaba in Booth # 1921 June 15 to 18 at the Austin Convention Center MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - June 17, 2015 - Kaba announced The Langham, Chicago installed Quantum RFID door locks for all 316 luxury guest rooms and suites. The Quantum locks link to Kaba's Messenger 6000 wireless property network, which provides a smooth interface with The Langham, Chicago's property management and energy management systems. The Messenger door lock platform with cross-property communication supports optimum security and guest co...
The Woodlands® Resort & Conference Center Installs Kaba Mobile Access Solutions
June 10, 2015
At HITEC Visit Kaba in Booth # 1921 June 15 to 18 at the Austin Convention Center The Woodlands Resort Experiences Fast, Easy Five-Minute-Per-Door Upgrade from RFID to Kaba Mobile Access MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – June 10, 2015 – Kaba installed its Mobile Access Solutions at The Woodlands® Resort & Conference Center near Houston, Texas. This award winning property, owned by The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), has 406 rooms and caters to conferences, business travelers and families. Kaba provides the Saflok™ and ILCO™ brands of electronic locks. Click here for information on Kaba electronic locks. Kaba's Mobile Access ...
Kaba Mobile Access Solutions at HITEC: Touch The Future of Secure Convenience
Kaba - Beyond Security | June 8, 2015
At HITEC Visit Kaba in Booth # 1921 to Touch the Future June 15 to 18 at the Austin Convention Center Brands and Independents Select Kaba to Deliver a Secure, Reliable Mobile Complement to RFID Keycards MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - June 8, 2015 - Kaba has expanded implementation of its Mobile Access Solutions across hospitality properties in North America and Europe. New US installs include full-service chain properties and luxury boutiques. Kaba comes to HITEC 2015 with hands-on mobile access solutions for attendees to experience the convenience of using their own iOS devices for room entry. Kaba mobile access is Apple Watch compatible, at...
Kaba Installs Mobile Access Technology at The Cromwell in Las Vegas
Kaba - Beyond Security | February 2, 2015
Kaba's Keyless Mobile Access Technology Fitted at The Cromwell. Mobile Phone Used as Hotel Room key for Secure and Convenient Assignment of Access Authorizations Montreal/Las Vegas - February 2, 2015 - Kaba, the leading provider of access control solutions for the hotel industry, has installed a mobile access system at The Cromwell in Las Vegas. Cloud-based Kaba keys operate in all hotel rooms, allowing guests to open their room doors with their own mobile phone or device as an alternative to a classic RFID card. The use of Bluetooth Low Energy means that Apple iOS smartphones are supported. "Kaba's mobile access system is based on the ...
Mission Makeover® TV Series Names Bonaventure Resort & Spa as Site for Fitness & Wellness Episodes
January 19, 2015
Select episodes filmed on location at Bonaventure Resort & Spa, an ideal site to help the Mission Makeover ladies achieve their goal of transformation in both mind and body POMPANO BEACH, Fla., January 2015 ... Mission Makeover®, an award-winning health and wellness series, welcomes the Bonaventure Resort & Spa to Season 4 of the show as the premier host site for the series' fitness and wellness episodes. The premiere of Mission Makeover will air on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. on Lifetime. Mission Makeover is a 13-week "look good, feel good" reality series that follows the powerful journey of women on a mission of a l...
VidaBox Launches Kiosk Centric Web-store, VidaPower & all NEW VidaMount VESA Tablet Enclosure Produc
VidaBox LLC | January 6, 2015
GARDEN CITY PARK, N.Y. — January 2015 — VidaBox LLC has launched their newly created kiosk division with the grand opening of its vidabox.com/kiosks web-store. Created to differentiate their tablet products from their highly successful media server offerings, the new website allows clients to find specifically what they need in these two distinct markets. Custom configuration menus on each product page make it simple to configure everything from enclosures to mounts, as well as power solutions, all to meet the unique needs of each client's application(s). [Learn More > vidabox.com/kiosks] "With new branding to include VidaMount and ...
Kaba White Paper Outlines Mobile Access Processes to Keep Hotels and Guests Secure
Kaba - Beyond security | November 5, 2014
Is Your Property Ready for Mobile Access? Discover the 3 Essential Steps for Hoteliers to Assess the Industry's Hottest Emerging Technology MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - November 5, 2014 - Guest and property security should take top priority as the hospitality industry moves toward mobile access, according to a newly-released white paper from Kaba. How Hoteliers Can Get to Secure Mobile Key: Understand what lies beyond the Tip of the Mobile Access Iceberg describes a 3-step process to evaluate whether a property may benefit from this emerging technology. The informative paper also provides a 6-step mobile access implementation process checklis...
