Anders Sånes

In this episode, Anders Sånes shares the fascinating story of his father, Tor Sornes, who invented the hotel key card in the 1970s inspired by a troubling news event. Anders recounts how Tor crafted a prototype in his shed and faced the challenges of global acceptance of this innovation. The discussion covers the reasons for the invention, the evolution of hotel security, and highlights the successful trial of keycards at the Western Peachtree Plaza Hotel. It’s a blend of family legacy and groundbreaking technology in the hospitality industry.