What does it really take to future-proof your hotel tech stack—and where does access control fit in?

In this HITEC 2025 episode of dojo.live, we’re joined by Nicolas Aznar, President, Americas at Vingcard, for a forward-looking discussion on access innovation, tech integration, and the evolving role of security in the guest experience. From the debut of Vingcard’s latest solutions to the strategic importance of platforms like Vostio and VConnect, Nicolas explains how today’s hoteliers can streamline staff operations, enhance guest privacy, and support sustainability goals—without adding friction. He also shares what mobile key adoption through tools like Google Wallet signals for the future of digital access, and how Vingcard’s new leadership role within ASSA ABLOY Hospitality is shaping a unified, software-first approach to smart hospitality. If you’re asking how to build a scalable, secure foundation for tomorrow, this episode is for you.

About Nicolás Aznar

Based in Richardson, Texas, Nicolas Aznar oversees all Vingcard operations throughout the Americas and takes a leading role in ensuring continued business growth throughout the region. Aznar possesses decades of expertise in both the hospitality and IT industries, and leverages his unique knowledge to spur greater market innovation in meeting the latest customer technology needs. Aznar is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and holds a degree in anthropology from the University of Buenos Aires.