High-end Swedish destination owned by ESS Group adopts Vingcard door lock solutions proven to heighten guest safety and convenience while minimizing environmental impact.
STOCKHOLM – Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, announce the adoption of several of its cutting-edge door lock solutions by Hjortviken Country Club in Hindas, Sweden. Managed by ESS Group, the soon-to-be-opened Hjortviken Country Club, together with the support of Vingcard and BRA Bygg construction company, is setting its sights on delivering a refined guest stay experience that also prioritizes its commitment to protecting the environment.
Opening its doors in January 2025, Hjortviken Country Club is considered Sweden’s first authentic country club. By partnering with BRA Bygg to renovate and expand the Country Club’s historic building, ESS Group demonstrates its goal of providing a modern and stylish atmosphere that meets guest demands for enhanced safety and eco-friendly practices. Examples include the use of recycled construction materials and our Vingcard locks which have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
“Ensuring guest satisfaction cannot be achieved without addressing rising standards for what counts as a safe and enjoyable stay that has minimal impact on the environment,” said Magnus Anderson, CEO at BRA Bygg.
The Vingcard solutions adopted for the project feature compatibility with the latest credential encryption standards, including MIFARE Ultralight AES, maximizing data protection with features such as 128-bit key length encryption.
“Travelers across virtually every type of guest demographic are demonstrating with their booking decisions that environmental responsibility is rightly a serious concern,” said Jens Svanäng Henriksson, Hotel Manager at Hjortviken Country Club. “We likewise believe that it should play a key role in our mission to provide an enjoyable and stress-free experience, which is why Vingcard with its commitment to innovation and sustainability is a perfect fit. Their highly secure door lock technology, combined with an attractive and scalable design, provides us with unmatched opportunities to keep pace with increasingly high guest standards.”
Vingcard door locks mirror the brand’s commitment to innovating future-proof solutions that can adopt new features and functionalities as guest behaviors and preferences change. This includes featuring instant compatibility with Mobile Access, providing properties such as Hjortviken Country Club with the ability to later activate mobile key check-in services without the need for costly hardware replacement.
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