Hospitality and hotelsHospitality and hotels

Hospitality safety and security solutions

Creating safe and secure hospitality spaces for guests and staff

Managing a hotel, amusement park, or any leisure destination comes with unique challenges, where keeping operations smooth and ensuring top-notch security should always be top priority.

That's where our advanced key and equipment management solutions come in. Designed to streamline processes, enhance safety and safeguard what matters most.

Whether you’re focused on boosting efficiency or strengthening security, our solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of your hospitality establishment.

Addressing key management challenges

  • Keep track of resort vehicles such as golf cartsKeep track of resort vehicles such as golf carts

    With a high turnover of staff, managing keys is a challenge.

    From master keys for lifts and high-voltage areas to vehicle keys for site trucks and golf carts, keeping track of who has access and when they use it is crucial for safety and productivity.

  • Provide access to keys only when staff are working a shift. Provide access to keys only when staff are working a shift.

    Importance of key control for hotel security.

    Traka's intelligent control solutions ensure that only authorized staff have access to specific keys, areas, and equipment. By setting time limits on usage and implementing curfews, you can maintain accountability and prevent unauthorized access.

  • Hotel staff looking at security risksHotel staff looking at security risks

    Hotel security risks range from theft to compromised safety.

    Lost or misplaced keys, especially Duty Manager keys, can lead to wasted time, lost productivity, and potential security breaches. Traka's solutions mitigate these risks by providing a comprehensive audit trail and real-time monitoring of key activity.

Key management best practices

Key management best practices ensure efficient operations and enhanced security in hotels.

  • Set time limits on usage

    Put curfews on keys and equipment so you know if staff have returned items within a set time.

  • Restrict access as needed

    Control the number of keys and equipment staff can access at any given time to ensure availability for others.

  • Implement dual authorization

    To enhance security, have two layers of authorization for access to high-risk areas, such as roofs.

  • Let staff read in their preferred language

    Provide on-screen information in multiple languages for seamless communication for the user.

  • Provide group access

    Apply access settings for groups of employees, such as housekeeping or maintenance, to streamline operations

  • Encourage accountable behaviour

    Hold staff accountable for keys and equipment to improve upkeep and maintenance. 

  • Give access only to authorized staff

    Only allow authorized staff to access specific keys and equipment.

  • Integrate with other systems

    Integrate with HR and other business systems to enhance control and accountability

Trusted by leading hotels

See how top hotels trust Traka to enhance security, streamline operations, and cut costs.

The Lanesborough

"By implementing intelligent key management, we created a culture of accountability around one of the most critical physical security assets in any hotel. When I leave The Lanesborough, I want to know that I’ve improved it".

Nick Mackenzie - Head of Security

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  • Young couple receiving key from hotel room at receptionYoung couple receiving key from hotel room at reception
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  • The Berkeley partners with Traka to achieve five-star security standardsThe Berkeley partners with Traka to achieve five-star security standards
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  • Guest at the reception of hotel checking in.Guest at the reception of hotel checking in.
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    The Ned Hotel's transition to automated key management

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FAQs

Here, we address common questions and concerns about enhancing security, improving guest experience, and optimizing operations in the hospitality industry.

  • Hotels striving for five-star security must prioritize enhancing their key management systems.

    Traka's intelligent solutions offer practical applications for hotels, ensuring guest safety and satisfaction.

    Hotels can prevent unauthorized entry and enhance guest privacy by reviewing access control to rooms and vehicles.

    Streamlining check-in/out processes with efficient key retrieval improves the guest experience.

    Additionally, controlled access to high-risk areas and equipment minimizes safety risks. Traka's technology addresses language barriers, allowing staff to access information in their preferred language.

    With Traka's proven track record in prestigious venues like The Berkeley in London, hotels can achieve lightning-speed operations and elevate their security measures to five-star standards.

    Read our guide for more information on how Traka's solutions provide guests with unparalleled security and service.

Ready to elevate your hospitality establishment's operations?

Contact us for a personalized consultation tailored to your specific needs.

Let Traka help you enhance security, streamline operations, and ensure the success of your establishment.

A happy receptionist is answering guest's call from a hotel in reception.A happy receptionist is answering guest's call from a hotel in reception.