Kaba, the provider of Saflok and ILCO electronic locks, announced that it coordinated with Zaplox to implement Mobile Access functionality at HTL hotels. Zaplox provides advanced Mobile Key Services for the global hospitality industry. HTL hotels is an innovative new hotel chain, offering hotels with the best city center locations for the modern traveler who appreciates high quality, modern design, personalized service and an attractive price. For more information on Kaba electronic door locks, click here.
Kaba’s Vice President of Marketing Stephen Pollack said, “Kaba’s collaboration with Zaplox demonstrates the global acceptance of Mobile Access and the ease of its implementation. Thanks to Kaba’s mobile access integration partnership with Zaplox, today’s hoteliers can deliver secure Mobile Key Access convenience. The Kaba-Zaplox integration gives guests the ability to use their handheld device to easily make reservations, check-in and access their room.” The HTL implementation gives Kaba a significant local Scandinavian presence.
HTL Brand and Commercial Director Gül Heper said, “HTL’s mobile access solution from Kaba and Zaplox will make guests’ stay at our hotels smooth and comfortable. It fits HTL’s vision of a simplified and more personalized travel experience for our guests.” HTL currently has two hotels in Stockholm and two in Oslo. The HTL mobile access application which allows guests to use their Smartphones to check in and get their room key is available to all guests staying at HTL hotels.
“Zaplox is pleased with the integrator partnership between our Mobile Key Services and Kaba. We look forward to further developing this relationship as hotel and guest technology needs evolve,” said Magnus Friberg, Zaplox CEO. “This opens up new market possibilities for us and gives Zaplox a solid platform for growth and expansion with a highly respected partner. We strongly believe that mobile keys and mobile access, combined with ancillary guest services, will be an important factor in the future of the hospitality industry.”
Mobile Access ‘How To’ White Paper
Kaba released a white paper to help operators evaluate the mobile access opportunity. The paper, “3 Steps to Implement a Successful, Secure Mobile Access Guest Experience,” is available for download at KabaLodging.com.
