Lean hotel operations leave little room for inefficiency. This article explores the hidden operational costs of manual access control—and why informal key processes break down under staffing pressure.

Traditional hotel key control methods fall short in today’s security-focused environment. Smart key management systems provide granular access control, automated audit trails, real-time alerts, and operational efficiency. This shift reduces costs from lost keys, prevents security breaches, and enhances guest satisfaction, delivering measurable ROI and long-term value.

Learn how hotel key management directly affects guest experience, safety, and satisfaction — and what every hotel GM can do to modernize and prevent costly issues.

Managing keys shouldn’t slow your operations. Discover how smart key management systems like Keycafe give your staff, housekeeping, and vendors 24/7 secure access, real-time tracking, and full oversight across every property—all from one cloud-based dashboard.

Effective key management is critical for hotel security, operations, and guest trust. This definitive guide explores challenges, smart solutions, ROI benefits, and future trends in hospitality key control.

Discover how the Keycafe × Mews integration automates guest key access by syncing reservations with SmartBox bookings—eliminating manual hand-offs, boosting security, and freeing property managers to focus on service instead of logistics.

Delight both your guests and staff by installing an automated key management system.

A 2024 hotel industry report by Deloitte highlights the priorities for hotel general managers such as managing cash flow, improving performance while maintaining profitability, and dealing with inflationary pressures. Here, we look at how to tackle the top 4 challenges.