Locking

The Kana Hotel Group has upgraded to Kaba ILCO RFID locks and professional service.

The Hotel Bristol in Vienna has installed the debut of the Essence hidden locks and hardware by VingCard on guestrooms.

The Hotel in Brussels has rolled out guest room service management technology and a mobile-based, front desk bypass system.

Insignia Hospitality Group drives an ambitious hotel opening schedule with Kaba RFID locks.

VingCard Elsafe is teaming with BMW to allow drivers to reserve rooms while driving and open guestrooms with car keys.

VingCard Elsafe's VISIONLINE has scored the U.S. patent for its innovation of proprietary wireless networking platform that connects electronic devices and disparate systems within the hotel environment.

From expanding bandwidth to RFID locks, hotels scramble to meet consumer expectations for in-room innovation. To that end, here are five of the hottest guestroom trends to watch for in 2012.

The Grand Hyatt in San Francisco has rolled out installation of VingCard's Orion energy management system, RFID locks, Elsafe safes and VISIONLINE access control system.