"Guest cards" are digital or physical cards or badges provided to guests in hotels, resorts, or other accommodations to access various facilities and services.
Typical functions of software in the "Guest cards" domain may include:
Access control: Ability to use the guest card for access to rooms, parking lots, fitness centers, swimming pools, and other facilities.
Identification: Using the guest card as proof of identification when entering the hotel or conducting transactions at the reception or other areas of the accommodation.
Payment functions: Integration of payment functions into the guest card to enable cashless transactions for meals, drinks, room service, and other services.
Room control: Using the guest card to control lighting, air conditioning, heating, and other amenities in the guest room.
Length of stay: Using the guest card to track the length of stay and capture data for billing purposes or statistical analysis.
Security: Implementation of security features such as encryption or authentication to ensure that the guest cards are protected from misuse or forgery.
Multilingual support: Providing guest cards in various languages to meet the needs of international guests and facilitate communication.
Integration with other systems: Integrating the guest card software with other hotel management systems for seamless data transfer and efficient guest information management.