Vingcard Wins Asian Hospitality’s Innovation Award for Transforming Industry’s Approach to Technology

Stockholm – May 27, 2026 – Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, has been named the winner of the Hospitality Innovation Award category at the 2026 Asian Hospitality Awards. By nominating The Vingcard Solution, a comprehensive portfolio of modular platforms and devices purpose-built for hospitality, the recognition highlights Vingcard’s forward-looking approach to hotel technology that helps properties better navigate operational complexity, cost pressures and rising guest expectations.

The Asian Hospitality Awards recognize excellence, innovation and leadership within the U.S. hospitality industry, celebrating organizations that are shaping the future of hotel operations and guest experience. Vingcard’s award win reflects a broader shift across the industry toward more adaptable, scalable and practical technology strategies.

With The Vingcard Solution, hoteliers can move beyond traditional, siloed systems by enabling properties to deploy technologies individually or align them where it delivers the most value. This flexible approach allows both major brands and independent properties to improve efficiency, enhance security and introduce guest-facing innovations without requiring disruptive or cost-prohibitive infrastructure changes.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from the Asian Hospitality Awards, as it underscores the importance of innovation that delivers real, measurable value to hoteliers and their guests,” said Li Wang, Senior Vice President and Head of Hospitality at Vingcard. “The Vingcard Solution is designed to help properties evolve at their own pace, making it easier to adopt new technologies, streamline operations and meet guest expectations with greater confidence and improved results.”

The Vingcard Solution spans a wide range of hospitality needs, including:

• Access Control – Advanced cloud-based and on-premise access management software, electronic door lock systems featuring battery-free or extended 5-year battery life options, Mobile Access and digital wallet-enabled keys that enhance security while enabling seamless entry to guestrooms and other onsite areas.
• Networks & Digital Access – High-performance network infrastructure supporting reliable connectivity for guests, staff and IoT-enabled services.
• Energy & Automation – Intelligent energy management solutions that optimize utility usage while enhancing guest comfort through occupancy-sensing lighting and climate controls.
• Equipment & Accessories – In-room safes, minibars and related solutions that support operational efficiency and enhanced guest convenience.
• Digital Experience – Guest-facing technologies including in-room smart controls, digital interfaces and service touchpoints that simplify interactions and personalize each guest stay.
• Property Operations – Cloud-based management platforms, staff safety solutions and workflow tools that streamline daily operations and improve coordination.

By addressing long-standing industry challenges such as fragmented systems, costly infrastructure upgrades and increasing guest expectations, The Vingcard Solution enables hotels to operate more efficiently while delivering a more intuitive and consistent guest journey. Its modular structure also supports scalability across property types and markets, allowing hotels to adapt their technology strategies over time without disruption.

For more information about Vingcard and its products and solutions, please visit vingcard.com.