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The Virdee team was excited to partner with dormakaba last week at the NAA Apartmentalize conference to showcase apartment keys in Apple Wallet.

Mobile wallet key technology is modernizing not only the hotel guest experience but also the residential experience. No more lost key cards or apps to download. Just a simple tap and go.

Hotel margins are under pressure, but the solution isn't just cost control. It's people.

As revenue growth slows and operating expenses continue to rise, many hotel operators are taking a closer look at profitability. One theme is becoming increasingly clear:

👉 The workforce is no longer just a cost center. It's a critical driver of operational performance and guest satisfaction.

🔹 Smart labor management is now a profitability strategy, not simply a scheduling exercise.
🔹 Investing in employee engagement, training, and retention can reduce turnover costs while improving service consistency.
🔹 Technology should support teams by removing administrative burdens and helping associates focus on guest-facing moments.
🔹 Hotels that align workforce planning with operational goals will be better positioned to navigate margin pressure and shifting market conditions.

In an environment where every dollar matters, the strongest competitive advantage may be the people delivering the guest experience every day.

Don't spend valuable people power on the mundane check-in tasks. Let Virdee automate them so that they can spend more time where it matters.