New York’s Hotel Hugo Opens its Doors with the Latest in RFID and Wireless Security from VingCard Elsafe
Stylish newcomer to Manhattan's white-hot Hudson Square adopts Signature RFID by VingCard
door locks, along with VISIONLINE wireless networking platform and Sentinel series electronic
safes New York- June 10th, 2014 - A recent addition to Manhattan's
emerging Hudson Square district, the upscale and newly opened Hotel Hugo has already demonstrated
its commitment to providing the best in guest safety and convenience through its partnership with
VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Built in
the same neighborhood where George Washington first coined the term "New Yorker", the Hotel Hugo
is once again bringing an increasingly mainstream concept to the area through its implementation of
Signature RFID by VingCard guestroom door locks. Favored for their ability to overcome vulnerabilities
associated with more traditional alternatives, the RFID locks at the Hotel Hugo also come with
enhanced guest convenience abilities, thanks to VISIONLINE by VingCard, a proprietary wireless
networking platform that connects standalone electronic locks and other guestroom devices and
systems, via a central property server. "As a new addition to the Manhattan area, we feel it is essential to stand out as a modern and chic
establishment that can provide guests with the highest level of safety and convenience," said David
McManus, General Manager of the Hotel Hugo. "With Signature RFID and VISIONLINE by VingCard,
Hotel Hugo has the ability to provide a first class guest experience that travelers have come to expect
when visiting one of the world's top tourist destinations." Using Signature RFID by VingCard, hotels such as the Hotel Hugo gain a powerful contactless solution
that allows guests to effortlessly gain access to their guestrooms by waving keycards within proximity
of an RFID reader, therefore circumventing the problematic misreads that often plague magstripe
alternatives. An additional and perhaps more critical advantage over the older magstripe technology, is
Signature's ability to provide unmatched anti-cloning security through its encrypted platform that
ensures against any potential unauthorized access. As the leader in hospitality door lock innovation,
VingCard Elsafe also created Signature RFID with an eye on future technological advances within the
industry. Expected to see increased widespread usage over the next few years, Signature RFID by
VingCard locks are designed to be easily adaptable to Near Field Communication (NFC) technology,
providing guests with the possibility of using their own mobile devices as room keys. As a property that
prides itself on its elegant, yet approachable design, Hotel Hugo also benefits from the lock's
aesthetically pleasing appearance that requires only a small RFID reader on the door. In addition to Signature's numerous benefits, the presence of VISIONLINE by VingCard at the Hotel
Hugo also eliminates the need to manually encode keycards, cancel master cards or check battery life.
With VISIONLINE, remote audit trail and live-card tracking capabilities provide the hotel with
considerably more control over property security, as well as a valuable cache of data in the event of a
potential guest dispute. "The justification for implementing a system such as VISIONLINE really becomes apparent when staff
and guests alike are able to benefit from its many advantages," said McManus "In addition to a
heightened sense of security provided by features such as its keycard tracking ability, VISIONLINE by
VingCard allows staff to remotely extend keycards to other guestrooms if needed. The expediency and
convenience gained by such a service has undeniably enhanced Hotel Hugo's ability to maintain
operational efficiency while continuing to ensure the satisfaction of each guest." 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 http://www.vingcardelsafe.com. 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.
Contact
Riise Walker
Marketing Manager
Phone: +1 (972) 692-3167
Email: rwalker@vcegroup.com
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