Hotels, leisure & entertainment security applications - Case studies

Axis Communications, the industry pioneer in video surveillance and network devices, announced the implementation of a custom surveillance solution developed in collaboration with the MetLife Stadium security team. This new, tailored solution will help the venue augment its security capabilities, providing high-quality video at unprecedented distances and allowing the security team to identify details from anywhere in the venue. Advanced video analytics solutions “As one of the world's...

Opened to mark the 100th anniversary of Bauhaus’ founding, the Bauhaus Museum Dessau is a comprehensive public presentation of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation collection. On show for the very first time, this valuable collection includes around 49,000 catalogued exhibits and is the second-largest Bauhaus collection in the world. Transparency and simplicity Located in the centre of the city, the museum is a building within a building – a suspended concrete structure inside a gla...

Melbourne Sports Centres - Parkville (previously the State Netball and Hockey Centre) is the premier home for netball and hockey in Melbourne, Australia. The centre caters to athletes starting from a grassroots level up to the international elite level of competition and acts as the hub for athlete development, major sports programmes, sector education programmes, and sports administration. The $64.6 million redevelopment is the centrepiece of the Victorian Government’s record inves...

Nestled in the scenic countryside near Umberleigh, Northcote Manor Country House Hotel & Spa combines award-winning accommodation, fine dining, and a tranquil spa. This 18th-century country house is devoted to providing elegance and security for its guests. Partnering with local locksmith experts, Keyhole Surgery upgraded its security management by installing a Mul-T-Lock MTL™300 master key suite. MTL™300 master key system Mul-T-Lock’s MTL™300 master key system off...

The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Energy Efficiency Upgrade (BOOT Scheme) comprised the upgrade of the hotel’s mechanical plant room that dated back to 1981 – when the landmark hotel was built – with modern, energy-efficient equipment and systems delivered via a ‘Build, Own, Operate and Transfer’ (BOOT) scheme. EQUANS designed, built, and now own the upgraded plant room, which they will operate and maintain for 12 years. At the end of the term, the client will obtain...

Ohio’s Nationwide Arena, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL), is protected by an outdated, end-of-life security system. The cost to maintain and repair it was becoming unsustainable. The system is composed of multiple disparate systems with different interfaces and management systems, and multiple requirements for software updates and support. Situational awareness The Security Director of the Arena wanted to modernise the system to enable pro...

The contribution of Avrupa Konutları to the development of Atakent, one of the most planned and fast-growing regions of Istanbul, is great. The brand, which has previously provided quality living areas with its landscaping and social reinforcement areas with three residential projects, continued its role in the region with Avrupa Konutları Atakent 4. DNAKE provides professional intercom solutions in the project, which can realise smart and secure living. DNAKE video intercoms The project nee...

World Trade Centre (WTC) Amsterdam is home to more than 300 companies. The commitment of its security team to providing a safe working environment in WTC’s fixed and flexible offices goes without saying. However, building managers wanted more from their access solution. More than just an office space, WTC Amsterdam has complementary onsite facilities, including childcare, a gym, physiotherapy clinic, bar/café, dry cleaning service and more. All its facilities must be cleaned and se...

Mul-T-Lock is working with Charnwood Lock and Key for Loc8me, a premier student accommodation management agency to provide dedicated master key systems enabling secure and efficient access for maintenance of its growing property portfolio. Since its establishment in 2008, Loc8me has grown to have over 6,000 tenants living with them and they manage over 2,500 properties across Loughborough, Bristol, Durham, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Hull, Leicester, Liverpool and Birmingham. Hig...

The project, a collaborative effort between two Australian government entities—Zoos Victoria and Parks Victoria, aimed to monitor seals on protected haul-out structures in the middle of Port Phillip Bay. Zoos Victoria, a world-pioneering zoo-based conservation organisation, is dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. With four zoos—Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo, and Werribee Open Range Zoo—Zoos Victoria provides unique and immersive experiences tha...

České Budějovice is a city located in Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic that serves as the regional capital, with important commercial and political ties, and is the seat of many large corporations. An important trans-European road, the E55, that runs from Sweden to Greece also passes through the city. Protecting the citizens and visitors of České Budějovice on the roads is extremely important, both for strengthening the tourist attractiveness of the city and for ensuring smo...

Balkans casino operator Merit International has deployed an advanced IDIS video solution at its newest luxury casino and hotel resort, the Starlit development in Budva, Montenegro. The company, which has a USD$1bn-plus portfolio of hospitality and gaming resorts in Northern Cyprus, Croatia, and Bulgaria, is aiming to set new standards in security, customer service, and business efficiency The 2,500-square-meter Starlit Resort & Casino is the company’s third and most ambitious developm...

A premier luxury resort with its location on an artificially created island that provides world-class luxurious accommodation, dining, and entertainment experiences. It is renowned for its lavish amenities and impeccable service, the resort is frequented by visitors from all over the world seeking an unforgettable experience of living in a beautiful setting. Overview The challenges the client faced were related to managing time and attendance across geographically dispersed locations within...

In 2023, Jacksons Fencing completed a successful implementation of state-of-the-art fencing and access control solutions for Newbury Football Club, marking a significant step in the club's return to its historic grounds at Faraday Road. This project not only secures the site but also restores a vital community hub that has served the Berkshire area for over 50 years. A history of challenges In 2018, Newbury Football Club was evicted from its longstanding ground, which was designated for...

Hotel managers require security, flexibility, durability and aesthetics in an access management system that can cover guest rooms and shared spaces, on one hand, and private staff areas on the other. With multiple buildings, a private beach and sports areas, the new TH Resorts Capo Rizzuto on Calabria’s Ionian coast receives high daily traffic from guests and staff, who must have access at different times according to their specific needs. On taking over resort, TH management quickly ident...

The client encountered serious security challenges, particularly the unauthorised entry into the office premises. This breach highlighted the urgent need for a reliable access control solution. With 200 users needing access through different methods such as RFID cards, Bluetooth®, and QR codes, the client sought a comprehensive, cloud-based access control system that could efficiently manage and monitor access, while also being scalable and user-friendly. Challenges The client sought a c...

One of India's fastest-growing entertainment networks, renowned for its iconic brands, offers a diverse array of experiences across multiple platforms. This network profoundly impacts the Indian entertainment landscape, engaging audiences through its on-air, online, on-ground, cinema, and merchandise properties. With a portfolio of over 30 channels, it captivates audiences nationwide with a variety of programming, including general entertainment, movies, sports, youth content, music, and child...

Sports hold profound significance in the lives of athletes, nations, and citizens alike, fostering a sense of unity and national pride. Sporting events captivate hearts and minds, showcasing the devotion towards athletic spirit. The journey of an athlete from local competitions to global stages embodies dedication and resilience, inspiring millions worldwide. Olympics event At the pinnacle of this athletic journey lies the Olympics, a cherished event that transcends borders and cultures, unit...

A mix of Hubble Panoramic and PTZ cameras from Dahua Technology have been installed at Tripoli Stadium in Libya to help it meet modern international standards. Built in 1970, it is the largest Olympic stadium in the country and has been renovated and refurbished to meet FIFA’s requirements for stadium safety and security. Challenges With a capacity of 50,000 spectators, the stadium becomes crowded on match days and control of spectators and crowds becomes paramount. With only a limited n...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that Royal Jersey Laundry has introduced a new tracking feature of HID’s linen management platform at each of its 5-star hotel customer sites to guarantee that drivers drop off and collect precise linen stock and that costly errors are avoided. Linen tracking This new feature replaces a paper-based system used by drivers for the management of cages filled with clean/soiled linen delivered/collected at customer sites. I...

The new GoldenEye Hotel and Resort on the Bulgarian and Turkish border, Europe’s largest casino development, opened in 2024 by BC Industries is providing enhanced security with more efficient guest services thanks to a 600-camera video surveillance solution from IDIS.  The advanced camera system combines 24/7 visibility over gaming tables and public areas, fault-free image capture and recording of UHD video footage, a more efficient real-time monitoring platform for mu...

Tenant and homeowner expectations in the multi-residential sector are evolving fast. Digital access offers a solution that fits a contemporary ethos blending design, functionality, technology, and sustainability. STAY by Kronos is a fast-growing developer and service provider in Spain’s build-to-rent (BTR) property sector, where business is booming: Investment grew over 17% between 2021 and 2022 alone. Such high-profile success attracts more providers who compete for location, quality, an...

As a longtime maintenance provider for Trafalgar Theatres at their Orchard Theatre site in Dartford, Blake Fire & Security and Cygnus’ distributor Illumino Ignis (Kent) Ltd (IIKL) were approached for a solution to a unique problem: Satisfying the stringent fire safety requirements of their new temporary venue to hold 1,091 audience members, while the main Orchard Theatre was closed due to RAAC Works. SmartNet-Pro fire detection With a very short turnaround of a week, Blake Fire &...

Since the end of 2023, Bosch's artificial intelligence has been safeguarding the world-renowned Aachen Cathedral, which is more than 1,200 years old. Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site has been equipped by Bosch Building Technologies and the engineering firm planning with an intelligent video solution that protects it against a multitude of potential threats. Intelligent video solution Fires, in particular, can be devastating for such a historic building of inestimable intangible valu...

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer played an indispensable role in promoting and maintaining safety during the Brazilian Carnival 2024. The company's one of the best and highly accurate products, Id-Guard, was applied to secure an open-air carnival and turned out to be a great solution to the security challenges faced.  Facial recognition software The cameras equipped with facial recognition software were placed at mobile control checkpoints, which enabled p...