OpenKey Expands Partnership With Okkami to Resell Digital Key Technology
DALLAS, June 2nd, 2022– OpenKey, the industry standard for universal Digital Key technology in hotels, today announced expansion of its partnership with OKKAMI, a world leader in digital guest engagement, empowering OKKAMI to resell OpenKey’s world-class Digital Key technology. This newly defined partnership will allow OKKAMI to improve guest experiences and staff efficiency for hundreds of hospitality […]
Transitioning towards a keyless future with Digital Key
Why should your hotel make the switch from keycards to Digital Key? Let’s take a look at the numbers. According to a recent Pew Research survey, 95% of adults in the U.S. aged 30-49 own a smartphone. Among older adults, 83% of people aged 50-64 are smartphone owners, and unsurprisingly, 96% of people in the […]
How to Engage With Millennials Using Hotel Technology
Millennials today have surpassed Baby Boomers as the largest demographic on earth, making them one of the hospitality industry’s most important and valuable segments. That being said, there are a few distinct differences between the millennial-aged population, ranging in ages 22 to 37, compared to their slightly older predecessors. One of the most distinct differences […]
5 Hotels Taking Keyless Guest Entry to the Next Level With OpenKey
Driven by millennials and other technology-loving guests, the interest in hotel mobile keyless entry is starting to peak. Forward-thinking hoteliers are increasingly adopting this immersive approach towards a more tech-enhanced guest experience across their hotel establishments. What makes keyless guest entry so attractive for the hospitality industry? In a nutshell, implementing mobile key technology provides […]
3 Major Travel and Hospitality Tech Fails
Almost every week we read or hear about a new startup in the travel tech and hospitality industry that’s set to reshape guest engagement. In fact, just a quick look at the ‘Travel’ section on angel.co will bring up dozens of new startups being listed under this category. But how many of them will be […]
The Evolution of Hotel Keys
The history of hotel keys stretches back nearly as far as civilization itself. While key technology has changed over time, our desire for safety and security remains constant. In our industry, these concerns can guide which hotel a guest will choose. Below, we’ve outlined this history from ancient times to the latest stage in the […]
