Canary Technologies, a hotel guest management technology provider, said it has completed an asset acquisition of OpenKey, a mobile key technology company for hotels. Canary said the transaction strengthens its existing Mobile Key platform and is intended to broaden the range of compatible door lock models and manufacturers through OpenKey’s access options and lock partnerships.
The company positioned the deal as an expansion of its digital room access capabilities within its broader AI-powered Guest Management System, which includes mobile check-in, AI guest messaging, digital tipping, and dynamic upsells. Canary said it expects the added OpenKey functionality to accelerate mobile-first guest engagement and support wider adoption of keyless hotel stays globally.
OpenKey, founded in 2014, develops mobile key access solutions for hotels, resorts, and casinos. Canary said integrating OpenKey’s capabilities into its guest engagement platform will increase coverage for mobile keys and enable more hoteliers to offer an end-to-end digital guest journey.
The acquisition follows what Canary described as a year of momentum, including recognition in HotelTech Awards and a second consecutive appearance on Deloitte’s Fast 500 list. Canary said the addition of OpenKey deepens its product leadership as demand grows for frictionless arrivals and keyless stays.
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“This acquisition expands our Mobile Key offerings to be the most comprehensive on the market. 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.”
Harman Singh Narula, Co-founder And CEO, Canary Technologies
“We’ve long admired Canary’s innovation and leadership in the hotel technology industry. We’re excited to come together to enable even more hotels to deliver a seamless, end-to-end digital guest journey experience.”
Stephen Bodnar, CEO, OpenKey
