Rituparna Chatterjee – Mumbai
VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has launched its access control system, Allure by VingCard, in India. Allure by VingCard is a RFID locking solution which eliminates the need for external door hardware and instead replaces it with a panel reader on the wall and a locking system on the door. Allure by Vingcard is an integrated three-in-one product which integrates Do Not Disturb (DND), Make Up Room (MUR), door bell and access in a combined manner. This product has been launched to cater to the increased demand for enhanced operational efficiency, guest convenience and customisation among Indian hotels.
High-end boutique, luxury and heritage hotels would be the target clientele for this product. However, the company will also look at attracting mid-segment hotels. Moreover, the company also has plans to launch ASSA ABLOY Mobile Keys, wherein mobile phones would be used for opening guests room doors, sometime in early 2015.
Speaking on the current launch, Manit Narang, vice president – the Middle East, Africa and India, VingCard Elsafe stated, “There has been products like this in the market but they lacked high security. They had good DND and MUR systems but did not have a secure access control system. We are overcoming these shortcomings by giving clients the same high-security that VingCard Elsafe offers through this product.”
Adding to the same, Christian J Henon, president, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, VingCard Elsafe opined, “There has been constant endeavour on our end to cater to the hospitality market in terms of design and technology. Today one of our major concerns is the design of the product. This product can be customised according to the hotel requirement.”
Narang mentioned that the response from the India market for Allure by VingCard has been positive and they have got a few orders for the same even before the official launch. “However, there is still time left for Indian hotels to opt for the highest level of security. We are also planning to organise seminars in smaller cities and create awareness among independent hoteliers about security.”