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VingCard partners with Thailand resort developer

Monday, September 14, 2009

VingCard, a hospitality security provider and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has completed its installation of Signature contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at the Sea Pearl Villas Resort in Phuket, Thailand. While the hotel is open now, the resort itself isn’t scheduled to open until the third quarter of 2010.


Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks offer reliable security features and provide ease-of-operation for hoteliers and hotel guests alike. The locks allow for contactless guest room entry and are compatible with NFC cell phones.

“The RFID electronic locks no longer require the insertion of key cards, instead utilizing a sealed exterior. This helps protect against the environment while maintaining the high level of security VingCard is known for throughout the industry,” said Khun Sumit Soontornnont, Sea Pearl Business Co.

Signature also gives the resort the ability to integrate key cards into other facets of the property in the future, such as loyalty rewards programs. [end] 

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