The next time you check into a hotel, you might not need a key

Old-fashioned keys were replaced by key cards. Now on Australian hotel group is eliminating key cards too.
Indiatimes

Why do hotels use key cards instead of traditional keys? The real reasons explained

For most travellers, checking into a hotel follows the same routine. You hand over an ID, collect your room card, and head straight to the lift. The little plastic card has become such a familiar part ...
NBC Chicago

Hotel key cards are being replaced by digital options like Apple, Google wallets

Many hotel chains are racing to replace the plastic room key with digital options, including Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps. Plastic hotel key cards have had a rough few years. During the ...
AOL

The Common Hotel Key Card Mistake That Could Put You at Risk—And How to Avoid It

A hotel key card is meant to be the simplest part of your stay. But what if we told you that the way you're handling it could put your safety at risk? A small mistake can easily turn into a big ...
The Washington Post

You asked: Do hotel key cards store my personal data?

Traveling has always come with complications. Our By The Way Concierge column will take your travel dilemmas to the experts to help you navigate the new normal. Want to see your question answered?
WYFF

Rossen Reports: Is your personal information stored on hotel key cards?

Have you ever checked into a hotel and wondered what information is stored on your key card?Our viewer Mary reached out to Rossen Reports, concerned about her personal information.She asked, “A tour ...