Hotel Technology Next Generation

As the first extended-stay hotel brand in Mexico, ExtendedSuites launched its debut property in September in Monterrey. The brand-which offers large, apartment-style guestrooms at an affordable rate, including complimentary Internet, local calls and weekly housekeeping-will feature VingCard Elsafe hospitality technology products throughout each of the 124-room hotels across the ExtendedSuites portfolio. "As a new brand, we wanted a security vendor that offered state-of-the-art products that are cost-effective without sacrificing guest safety-VingCard Elsafe fit the bill perfectly," says Marvin Nahmias, cofounder and chief technology officer for ExtendedSuites.

VingCard's VISIONLINE system features standalone electronic locks that communicate with a central property server via online radio frequency, eliminating the need to manually encode keycards, cancel master cards or check battery life. A remote audit trail and live card-tracking capabilities provide valuable intelligence in the event of a guest dispute. And optional advanced communication functionality keeps hotel management constantly in the loop regarding security issues via automated text message or email.

ExtendedSuites Monterrey has been open less than two months, and the VISIONLINE system has already proven its value, both in terms of operating costs and guest satisfaction. "On his way out one morning, a guest walked by the front desk and wished the staff a nice day. Simultaneously, the real-time VISIONLINE system issued an alarm to the front desk workers that the guest's room door was ajar. They alerted him, and needless to say, he was very happy to have been warned," Nahmias says. "VISIONLINE gives us extraordinary insight into the entire property's locking system, and the ability to easily monitor guestroom security helps us ensure our guests' tranquility."

VISIONLINE likewise reduces operational costs by making staff audits easier. By tracking keycard use on an ongoing basis throughout the day, management can confirm that housekeeping and maintenance staff are making their rounds efficiently and completely. "It makes our costs for auditing so much less because we can do all of that monitoring online," Nahmias says. "I don't need to constantly deploy managers to check up on employees because VISIONLINE does it for us. The system gives us so much flexibility."

Along with VISIONLINE, the ExtendedSuites brand is using Signature RFID locks from VingCard Elsafe, which include NFC cell phone compatibility. Signature RFID offers reliable security features and unprecedented convenience and ease-of-operation for hoteliers and hotel guests alike, including a 600-event audit trail and innovative anti-cloning software. The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) locks allow for simple, contactless guestroom entry. Additionally, the system can be easily adapted to Near Field Communication (NFC)-technology that is expected to be in widespread use globally within a few years and which will enable travelers to use their mobile phones as room keys and could allow guests to go straight to their rooms upon arrival.

VingCard Elsafe is the world leader in developing locking systems and electronic in-room safes for the hospitality industry, offering user-friendly security systems that meet the unique operational needs of hotels and resorts. For more information, please visit www.vingcardelsafe.com.

About ExtendedSuites
ExtendedSuites (Grupo Estancias Extendidas), was organized in 2009, to develop, own, and manage extended stay lodging facilities in Mexico, which are designed to appeal to value-conscious guests. The Chain's facilities are designed to offer quality accommodations for guests at substantially lower rates than most other hotels in the economy segment of the traditional lodging industry. Properties feature fully furnished rooms which are generally rented on a weekly basis to guests such as business travelers, professionals on temporary work assignment, persons between domestic situations, and persons relocating or purchasing a home, with most guests staying for multiple weeks. The Company's facilities provide a variety of features that are attractive to the extended stay guest such as a fully-equipped kitchen, weekly housekeeping with twice-weekly towel service, Flat TVs with free cable hook-up, WI-FI high-speed free Internet access, coin laundromat, security and monitoring top of the line technology, and telephone service with voice mail messaging. The Company's goal is to become a national provider of economy extended stay lodging. The Company intends to achieve this goal by rapidly developing properties in selected markets, providing high value accommodations for its guests, actively managing its properties to increase revenues and reduce operating costs, and increasing awareness of the economy extended stay concept. For more information on ExtendedSuites – Mexico, visit www.extendedsuites.com.mx

Vingcard is part of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, which provides safe and sustainable cutting-edge technology solutions for physical and digital access management control. As a full solutions provider, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the wider ASSA ABLOY Group. Being a global leader in access solutions, the Group operates worldwide with 61,000 employees and holds leading positions in areas such as efficient door opening, trusted identities, and entrance automation.

Vingcard is a leading provider of security access solutions and other advanced technologies designed for the evolving needs of hospitality, off-site student accommodations and build to rent industries. With a commitment to serving as the industry's trusted partner for enhanced security, Vingcard's comprehensive range of integrated solutions are designed to ensure safer, more adaptive business operations able to deliver enhanced efficiency and end-user satisfaction. Vingcard, Your trusted partner for enhanced security.

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