Worldhotels Partners with OpenKey to Offer Guests Keyless Entry Technology

What’s the key to empowering true independence in the hotel industry? No keys at all. Worldhotels said it has joined in partnership with OpenKey, a provider of mobile key technology to hotels, to offer an experience-focused technology platform with a mobile access solution at 350 independent upscale hotel properties around the world. Primary among the partnership’s benefits is providing guests at Worldhotels properties with convenient keyless access to their hotel rooms, resulting in more guest satisfaction and loyalty.

Through this partnership with OpenKey technology, Worldhotels is riding the wave of the future in hospitality – and the present. In spring 2016, the trade magazine Hospitality Technology identified “mobile ubiquity” as one of “Six Mega Trends” in the industry, estimating that one-quarter of hotels plan to deploy mobile keys by year-end 2017.

Along with convenient keyless room access, Worldhotels properties will be able to offer guests the OpenKey app for conveniences including obtaining directions to the property, booking amenities, notifying hotels of early or late arrival, and more. The environment will also benefit, as OpenKey technology eliminates the need for disposable plastic keys.

OpenKey also has the potential to greatly expand its geographic reach with Worldhotels, bumping distribution of the company’s award-winning technology from 8 countries across 4 continents to over 50 countries on 6 continents.

“OpenKey technology will be a wonderful addition to our brand’s portfolio of services provided by our properties around the world, posing them as leaders in the mobile technology revolution that is influencing the industry,” said Markus Müller, Vice President Global Sales of Worldhotels. “With OpenKey, each of our properties has the ability to enhance its experience by placing access to a range of services and amenities right in the hands of guests.”

Part of Associated Luxury Hotels, Worldhotels is dedicated to empowering the true independence of hotels all around the world. With more than 45 years of excellence in the industry, the company’s mission is to provide sales and distribution solution and consultancy to upscale hotels of character and distinction. With its wide reach, the group targets savvy business and leisure travelers that seek and authentic local experience when choosing a hotel. Among Worldhotels comprehensive range of products and services are global marketing, sales, training services, quality experience measurements, hotel business consultancy, operational support, e-commerce services, and state-of-the-art distribution and technology.