Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

RFID, Facebook makes a splash at Ibiza Hotel, Spain

Monday, August 1, 2011

Facebook integration Ushuaïa Beach Hotel from Dorst & Lesser // Social Media on Vimeo.

Located on the beautiful Spanish island of Ibiza, the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel has been outfitted with an RFID system that allows guests to share their visit, according to Mashable.


Guests are issued an RFID-enabled bracelet which link to their Facebook account. Scattered throughout the hotel and the surrounding area are special pillars equipped with a RFID reader which scan the bracelets and allow the guests to check, share photos or post a status update, depending on their location.

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Kaba announced that Les Hôtels JARO in Quebec City, Canada has equipped five of its properties with its contactless RFID locking systems.

The hotel management company implemented ILCO 790 locks at three of its hotels – Hotel Quebec Inn, Hotel Quebec, and Hotel Must. The Hotel Palace Royal and its sister property, the Hotel Plaza Quebec, installed Saflok RT hotel door locks with Messenger LENS online wireless system.

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Facebook has acquired Tagtile, a San Francisco based start-up that offers an NFC-enabled mobile marketing and loyalty rewards service for small businesses and merchants.

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dwinQ announced that with its RFID and mobile technologies the company has achieved Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer status and has completed a deep integration into the Facebook API & Platform.

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The ADEVERTISING Club of New York’s 48th Annual ANDY Awards has selected dwinQ to provide a live social media experience for guests using RFID technology and the patented dwinQ platform.

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