Camping • Hytter • Aktiviteter
Jølstraholmen Camping and Cabins
Jølstraholmen Camping og Hytter, Norway’s first Green Key-certified tourist facility, needed to replace their old access system in 2021. They solved this by adopting Invite. Through Invite’s integrations with the Visbook booking system and Danalock digital locks, they revolutionized their operations. Two years after launch, they can share how it has gone. The result is significant time savings, improved efficiency, and a strengthened focus on sustainability.
35 % less administration
16 min saved per booking
No waiting in line
«It has been fantastic to move away from physical keys. Guests and cleaning staff no longer have to collect keys, saving a significant amount of time.»
– Tore Karlsen, CEO
Smooth operations
Challenges
Jølstraholmen’s old access system needed an upgrade. They were spending too much time on key management for guests, and cleaning staff had to physically visit the reception to collect keys for each room to be cleaned. They were looking for a digital system that would free up time and reduce logistics and administration. At the same time, it was important that the system could integrate with their booking system, Visbook
Ambitious goals:
- Increase flexibility for guests and strengthen the focus on sustainability.
- Automate guest access seamlessly through integration with the booking system.
- Reduce resource allocation and time spent on administration.
Invite Solution
The integration of Invite with Visbook and the implementation of Danalock smart locks marked the beginning of the modernization of Jølstraholmen’s operations. The solution consisted of:
- Automatic generation of digital keys based on booking data.
- Automatic temperature control based on booking data.
- A customized guest portal tailored to Jølstraholmen’s profile.
- Automated booking of activities – Sauna.
- Master codes for staff.
- Full control over access to common areas for increased convenience.
- Remote control via Invite’s control center.
The result
Guests and cleaning staff no longer need to collect physical keys, saving a significant amount of time.
- Routines have been simplified so that guests can go directly to their cabins without queuing at reception.
- The system contributes to more efficient rental operations through sustainable technology.
- By using Invite, Jølstraholmen saves 30-40% on key administration.
- Increased flexibility for guests and less time spent at reception significantly improves the guest experience.
Summary
Jølstraholmen’s implementation of Invite has not only streamlined daily operations, but has also laid the foundation for future growth. The sustainable approach to automation aligns well with the mindset of the modern guest. As pioneers in Green Key certification, Jølstraholmen continues to lead the way in offering a seamless, environmentally conscious, and flexible guest journey. Jølstraholmen’s digital transformation is a strong testament to the possibilities when innovation meets sustainability in the tourism industry.
We thank Jølstraholmen for their trust and look forward to continued collaboration.
