Hotel key cards are being replaced by digital options like Apple, Google wallets
Publishing timestamp: 2024-09-01 11:22:59
Summary
Google Wallet and Apple Wallet are offering the ability to store hotel room keys on phones, but only 14% of guests currently use digital keys. While experts believe phone apps are more secure and convenient, cybersecurity concerns and human habits are slowing down the transition to digital keys in the hotel industry.
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