Dallas-based OpenKey, a pioneer in using smart devices to unlock hotel rooms, has been acquired by Canary Technologies, a leader in hotel guest management technology. The investment builds upon Canary’s existing Mobile Key platform to create the most advanced and comprehensive solution set on the market.
With OpenKey’s robust access options and door lock partnerships, San Francisco-based Canary further expands its options for mobile keys to additional door lock models and manufacturers.
“We’ve long admired Canary’s innovation and leadership in the hotel technology industry,” Stephen Bodnar, CEO of OpenKey. said in a statement. “We’re excited to come together to enable even more hotels to deliver a seamless, end-to-end digital guest journey experience.”
Founded in 2014, OpenKey helped pioneer mobile key access for hotels, resorts, and casinos worldwide. Adding OpenKey’s capabilities and coverage to Canary’s #1 Guest Engagement Platform will boost the industry’s adoption of mobile-first guest engagement, the company said.
The acquisition will enable more global hoteliers to access Canary’s extensive, AI-powered Guest Management System, which includes Mobile Check-In, AI Guest Messaging, Digital Tipping, and Dynamic Upsells, the company said.
“This acquisition expands our Mobile Key offerings to be the most comprehensive on the market,” said Harman Singh Narula, co-founder and CEO of Canary Technologies. “We’re investing in this technology to help hoteliers meet guest’s rising expectations for mobile-first guest room access. Together, we’re accelerating the transition to frictionless arrivals and a delightful hotel stay with our extensive solution set.”
The transaction follows a year of powerful momentum for Canary Technologies. Most recently, the company was recognized with 9 HotelTech Awards, and was named to Deloitte’s Fast 500 list for the second year in a row. The addition of OpenKey strengthens Canary’s product leadership and equips the company to meet the growing global demand for seamless, keyless hotel stays.
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