TECH UPDATE | MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Hoist Group Mobile Key
Making your hotel stay as smooth as possible is part of what Hoist Group does . With HotSoft PMS we enhance the travel experience by enabling mobile booking , online check-in , online payment and checkout in a smooth and simple way . Our mobile key solution now allows you to go directly to your room thanks to a new Bluetooth lock and a mobile application .
As a guest , once you have checked-in online , you will receive a mobile notification to download our app and get your secure key when your room is available . You can download the app at the airport or on your way to your hotel and your first contact with the hotel will no longer be a long line of stressed out travelers .
As a hotelier you will benefit from reduced staff needs at peak hours , higher satisfaction and more time to engage with your guests . Our mobile key solution comes with extra features such as : n A chat function where guests can communicate directly with the hotel staff n A key system for your own staff n A Bluetooth upgrade kit to our installed base of locks , for entrance doors or elevators n Interfaces for other PMS systems n A Software Development Kit ( SDK ), if you want to have it in your own hotel application Locks are definitely going online , improving the guest experience and by the end of 2017 we will release a unique product , enabling full online experience and guest satisfaction . INFO : www . hoistgroup . com or info . uk @ hoistgroup . com or 020 7348 6770
Dorma Kaba
We are now living in the ‘ smart age ’, according to Ofcom , the UK has become a smartphone society . Nowadays , two thirds of the population own a smartphone , using it for nearly two hours every day . Now , they can also check-in to a hotel using their smartphone . Mobile access is an innovation that has started to shape the future of hotel access .
Dormakaba partnered with Hetras to implement a fully-integrated Mobile Access solution for Village Hotels . Village Hotels is respected for pushing technology boundaries to bring ultimate convenience to its guests . The Dormakaba-Hetras partnership enables guests to choose to check-in before they arrive , receive a secure mobile code on their BLE device and go straight to their room , said Rob Paterson , commercial director for Village Hotels .
Dormakaba mobile locks use BLE ( Bluetooth Low Energy ) to deliver a seamless , reliable and highly secure guest experience . The flexibility of Dormakaba ’ s mobile access solutions ensure emerging demand for greater mobile compatibility . Guests can check-in online with their mobile device and use it during their stay as their very own mobile room key . This innovative approach to the hotel check-in is being already well- received by many Village Hotel customers . The mobile mindset of today ’ s generation demands choice of service . Rod Reading , Dormakaba projects and solutions director added : “ With Dormakaba Mobile Access Solutions , hoteliers can meet those demands by turning the mobile device into a customer service tool , providing a convenient way for guests to fully-control their travel preferences ”. INFO : www . dormakaba . com / en
Rointe
Bringing innovative technology and new advancements to the final consumer is a challenge that all brands face in a transforming world , especially when guest satisfaction is key .
Rointe meet these challenges head on with the D SERIES range , the first in the world to incorporate an internal Wi-Fi module . This new range allows the user to control all the features of the product together or individually from a smartphone , tablet or PC with the Rointe Connect mobile app . With a new curved design , front dissipation wings that favor natural air convection and made from high quality 100 % aluminium , these radiators are designed with hotels in mind .
The free Rointe Connect App acts as a central management tool and allows complete control of all D SERIES products - radiators , towel rails and water heaters . It also shows the real-time energy consumption reports by day , month or year , along with the ability to configure different kWh prices for each hour of the day . It will also send notifications and alerts direct to your smartphone so you remain in control .
Coming soon will be Rointe ´ s new range of three underfloor heating solutions – ATRIA Ultra-thin , MILOS pvc and ERKO foil . This exciting new range uses BEAB approved ultra-thin heating elements to meet the growing demand for space-saving alternatives to radiators . The ATRIA Ultrathin system is the thinnest underfloor heating system on the market . Suitable for up to six different floor surfaces , Rointe promises to provide comfort and warmth all year round . INFO : www . rointe . co . uk or sales @ rointe . co . uk or 0203 321 5928
24 www . hotelowner . co . uk October 2017