04.03.17
PDC announced that Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi, MS has introduced PDC’s Smart Stretch RFID Wristband System to its resort, providing guests the convenience of keyless room entry. Opening its doors to the public in late June 2016, Margaritaville Resort Biloxi is one of the brand’s newest resorts and the first to implement PDC’s Smart Stretch RFID wristbands.
Replacing standard RFID room access cards was a valuable, easy and cost effective switch that didn’t impact existing infrastructure or the facility’s budget. Upon check-in, guests are given a PDC Smart Stretch RFID wristband, which serves as their room access key. These wristbands provide a well sought-after element of convenience for guests over traditional RFID access cards. Guests no longer need to hassle with lost or misplaced keys upon returning from their day of fun, since their room key is now conveniently located around their wrist.
“RFID wristbands are simply more convenient,” said Robin Barber, VP of leisure and entertainment for PDC. “We all know the experience of fiddling for the hotel door card when your hands are full of luggage. Smart Band provides quick access with just a slight wave of the wrist.”
The PDC Smart Stretch RFID wristbands not only heighten security by preventing unauthorized room access, but play an important role for Margaritaville Biloxi as a quick, identifiable marker and business assessment tool. Resort staff can easily and quickly scan their surroundings and immediately detect if someone is in an unauthorized pool or water playground area.
“On sold out and low occupancy nights, the wristbands function as immediate identifiers as to how many guests are staying in our hotel and how many are transient, helping us gauge business volumes using data other than just the hotel’s occupancy,” said Cono Caranna, one of the resort’s developers.
Made of a comfortable polyester material that stretches and adjusts to wrist size, the PDC Smart Stretch RFID wristband features dual-sided custom full-color dye-sublimation printing for maximum branding real-estate. Margaritaville Resort guests’ wrists are transformed into mini billboards and function as a great conversation starter as they venture out to other resorts, restaurants and casinos in the area.
Smart Stretch RFID wristbands are removable, re-usable, and waterproof, making them ideal for multi-day use or season pass programs. The eight-digit variable data or Tag UID laser engraving on the back of the RFID band supports guest registration as well as social media programs.
Replacing standard RFID room access cards was a valuable, easy and cost effective switch that didn’t impact existing infrastructure or the facility’s budget. Upon check-in, guests are given a PDC Smart Stretch RFID wristband, which serves as their room access key. These wristbands provide a well sought-after element of convenience for guests over traditional RFID access cards. Guests no longer need to hassle with lost or misplaced keys upon returning from their day of fun, since their room key is now conveniently located around their wrist.
“RFID wristbands are simply more convenient,” said Robin Barber, VP of leisure and entertainment for PDC. “We all know the experience of fiddling for the hotel door card when your hands are full of luggage. Smart Band provides quick access with just a slight wave of the wrist.”
The PDC Smart Stretch RFID wristbands not only heighten security by preventing unauthorized room access, but play an important role for Margaritaville Biloxi as a quick, identifiable marker and business assessment tool. Resort staff can easily and quickly scan their surroundings and immediately detect if someone is in an unauthorized pool or water playground area.
“On sold out and low occupancy nights, the wristbands function as immediate identifiers as to how many guests are staying in our hotel and how many are transient, helping us gauge business volumes using data other than just the hotel’s occupancy,” said Cono Caranna, one of the resort’s developers.
Made of a comfortable polyester material that stretches and adjusts to wrist size, the PDC Smart Stretch RFID wristband features dual-sided custom full-color dye-sublimation printing for maximum branding real-estate. Margaritaville Resort guests’ wrists are transformed into mini billboards and function as a great conversation starter as they venture out to other resorts, restaurants and casinos in the area.
Smart Stretch RFID wristbands are removable, re-usable, and waterproof, making them ideal for multi-day use or season pass programs. The eight-digit variable data or Tag UID laser engraving on the back of the RFID band supports guest registration as well as social media programs.