Hotel key card strategy & buyer guides
Quantity math, encoding and finish comparisons, use-case guides, and margin notes — everything you need before you order.
Hotel Key Cards vs. Mobile Keys: Why Hotels Still Need Physical Cards
How hotel key cards and mobile keys compare, which guests still rely on physical cards, and how to adjust your card order when you add a mobile key app.
Bulk ordersBulk Custom Hotel Key Cards With Logo: How to Order for a Large Property or Hotel Group
A practical guide to ordering bulk custom hotel key cards with a logo for large properties, resort campuses and multi-property hotel groups.
Care guideHow to Store, Clean and Extend the Life of Hotel Key Cards
How to store, clean, check and reissue hotel key cards so they last longer, plus when to retire a design and reorder fresh stock.
Custom vs. stockCustom Printed vs. Plain Stock Hotel Key Cards: Which to Order
A side-by-side comparison of custom printed and plain stock hotel key cards, with a clear verdict on which properties should order each.
Seasonal planningHoliday Hotel Key Cards: Planning a Seasonal Design for November Through New Year's
How to plan a holiday or New Year's design on your hotel key cards: order dates, design ideas, finishes, quantities and what to check before approval.
WeddingsCustom Hotel Key Cards for Weddings and Wedding Room Blocks
How hotels and couples plan custom hotel key cards for a wedding room block, from monogram artwork to encoding, timing and keepsake designs.
Mistakes to avoidHotel Key Card Ordering Mistakes: What Goes Wrong on a First Order
The most common mistakes hotels make on a first custom key card order, from the wrong chip to artwork that fights the magstripe, and how to avoid each one.
Casino resortsCustom Hotel Key Cards for Casino Resorts
How casino resorts spec custom hotel key cards that carry the property brand, promote the gaming floor and shows, and hold up to heavy guest traffic.
Timeline guideWhen to Order Hotel Key Cards: Planning Backward From Opening Day
How to plan a hotel key card order backward from an opening, renovation, rebrand or peak season, with standard and rush options explained.
Buyer guidesFoil-Stamped vs. Full-Color Printed Key Cards
Which finish lasts longer and looks better on a hotel key card, and how to choose.
OrderingHow Many Hotel Key Cards Should You Order?
A simple formula for property openings, renovation cutovers, and steady annual restocks.
Buyer guidesRFID vs. Magstripe vs. Full-Color Print Key Cards
Which encoding and decoration combination fits your property, budget, and lock system.
HospitalityHotel Key Cards as a Branding Tool
Why the card in a guest’s wallet is some of the highest-impression real estate a hotel owns.
HospitalityHotel Key Cards for Boutique Hotels and Resorts
How design-forward properties match card finish to brand personality.
Buyer guidesHotel Key Card Materials Guide: RFID-Composite PVC, Eco Wood, and Metal-Accent Compared
A guide to key card materials and which fits your property’s brand and budget.
OrderingHow to Order Custom Hotel Key Cards: A Step-by-Step Checklist
A simple checklist for ordering custom hotel key cards — artwork, encoding, quantity, deadlines, and approval.
Vacation RentalsHotel Key Cards for Vacation Rentals and Short-Term Stays
Why branded key cards matter for vacation rentals and short-term stay operators.
CorporateA Hotel’s Guide to Key Card Margins
How hotels and hotel groups price custom key cards into operating costs for a healthy margin.
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