Locking

Las Vegas has, for at least the past decade, been a center of innovation or the U.S. lodging industry. With the debut of CityCenter, a joint venture between MGM Mirage and Dubai World, opening late next year, the U.S. is setting a new benchmark for luxury-meets-technology in the lodging industry.

The newly opened Starwood property selects TimeLox's DC-One duel card locking system for its ease of use and its ability to easily upgrade to RFID or RF solutions in the future.

The ARIA Resort & Casino, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and The Harmon will debut custom guestroom automation by Control4. One-touch guestroom controls, customized guest greetings, and networked guestroom devices are just some of the technology plans.

Safemark's XL Desk Drawer Safe is designed to protect laptops as large as 17 inches and is secured within desk drawers for ease of access.

More than 70,000 biodegradable key cards from Sustainable Cards will be used in Denver hotels during the Democratic National Convention.

Guestroom 2010 showcased 40 of the most innovative and cutting edge technologies at this year's HITEC in Austin, Texas. But the most controversial and buzz worthy of all was the technology that was missing: the telephone.

The Optima line of door locks offers hoteliers design-centric options that are compatible with both magnetic strips and smartcards.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites becomes the first hotel in Halifax to use ILCO's Contactless locks and front desk unit.

Software-based locking system allows door codes to be sent to guest cell phones, email, allowing them to bypass the front desk for check-in

790 electronic lock integrates with Kaba Ilco front desk, lodging access solutions; product debuts at Asian American Hotel Owners Association national convention

From RFID chips to access via cell phone, the latest advancements in locking systems are easy to use and boost security and reporting.

Self-service hotel offers bargain rates instead of staff