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Nagpur Company Signs Global Partnership Agreement with OYO
Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday asked OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal to consider starting hotels in Ambhora and Tadoba during an event organised jointly by the hotel aggregator and Nagpur-based tech company HotelKey. We have beautiful locations around Nagpur for hotels. Take a look at Ambhora and other sites, Gadkari said. Agarwal accepted the offer and said, Gadkari Ji, you keep building highways and I'll keep building hotels alongside. Agarwal signed an agreement with HotelKey, which provides ERP solutions to 18,000 hotels across the world on the occasion. President of HotelKey Aditya Thyagarajan said, We started from a 400 sq ft office in Shankar Nagar just 10 years ago, and now have offices across the world. Our main backend team is based out of Nagpur's IT Park, while our HQ is in the US. We have offices across various continents now. Our ERP solutions now manage 1.25 million rooms.Born in Amravati, Thyagarajan said he travelled across the country as his father was a senior railway official from the 1977 UPSC batch. OYO IPO in 2025!
Posted on January 12, 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts Names HotelKey as Company’s Tech Platform
DALLAS, Texas—HotelKey announced that IHG Hotels & Resorts has named the company’s technology platform as its first approved cloud-based property management system (PMS) solution for limited-service brands in the United States and Canada.
Posted on November 21, 2024
Sojern Elevates Guest Experience with HotelKey
Sojern, a provider of AI-driven guest experience solutions, announced its integration with HotelKey today, a leading next-generation hospitality platform. This collaboration connects Sojern's Guest Experience Platform with HotelKey's Property Management System (PMS), empowering hoteliers to increase profitability and enhance the guest experience.
Posted on April 30, 2024
HotelKey Enhances Distribution Capabilities with RateGain
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced that HotelKey, a leading hospitality platform, has selected RateGain to enhance its distribution capabilities. HotelKey will utilize RateGain for seamlessly connecting to GDS systems and other demand partners.
Posted on Feb 13, 2024
Hotel Management Magazine - HotelKey's Aditya Thyagarajan
Posted on Oct 23, 2023
Lodging “On Demand with Aditya Thyagarajan”
Posted on Sep 29, 2023
GuestTouch Partners With HotelKey to Provide Seamless Property Management Solutions
GuestTouch, the next-generation guest engagement and reviews platform, is excited to announce its partnership with HotelKey.
Posted on July 25, 2023
How Hilton Learned to Love the Cloud, with Michael Leidinger & Aditya Thyagarajan
Hotels switching from a legacy system to a cloud-based management system is a big move.
Posted on July 20, 2023
Livaway Suites™ Names HotelKey as Strategic Technology Stack Partner Nationwide
HotelKey, which offers next-generation hospitality platforms, will power LivAway Suites' strategic technology stack for its hotels across the country.
Posted on July 18, 2023
Hilton, HotelKey co-develop cloud-based property management system
Hilton plans to replace its existing property management system at more than 7,000 hotels over the next three years with HotelKey’s cloud-based Property Engagement Platform, co-developed by the hotel brand, the company announced Thursday.
Posted on April 28, 2023
Hilton Rolling Out Technology Platform to Help Reduce the Friction of Travel for Hotel Guests, Team Members Worldwide
New platform, powered by HotelKey, reaches key milestone with upgrade of 1,000th hotel.
Posted on April 27, 2023
Hilton and HotelKey Create New Cloud-based Property Engagement Platform
MCLEAN, Virginia—It’s 3 p.m. on a Monday at Homewood Suites Largo Washington D.C., arguably one of the busiest times for this hotel’s lobby. A guest, having checked in on Sunday, would like to inquire about dinner reservations. They approach the front desk. Although the hotel is at capacity, there is no line.
Posted on April 27, 2023
Hilton Taps HotelKey for Property Management Tech at All Its Hotels
Hilton is outsourcing its property management system to the tech company HotelKey, replacing legacy systems at all 7,000 of the hotels under its brand
Posted on April 27, 2023
Hilton, HotelKey develop property engagement platform
Hilton and HotelKey have developed a new cloud-based hotel property engagement platform (PEP) that is now powering more than 1,000 properties within the Hilton portfolio. The platform’s ability to speed computer-based transactions at the front desk and throughout the hotel is helping reduce guest waits and increase the amount of time hotel team members can dedicate to providing personalized service, according to HotelKey.
Posted on April 27, 2023
Hilton, HotelKey roll out new tech platform
Hilton is rolling out a cloud-based hotel Property Engagement Platform, co-developed by Hilton and HotelKey, at more than 1,000 properties within the company's portfolio. The platform’s ability to speed computer-based transactions at the front desk and throughout the hotel is helping reduce guest waits and increase the amount of time hotel team members can dedicate to providing personalized service.
Posted on April 27, 2023
Hilton sunsets homegrown PMS, Partners with HotelKey
Hilton has partnered with HotelKey on a new PMS platform that will eventually be implemented across more than 7,000 hotels globally, pivoting away from its legacy OnQ PMS.
Posted on April 27, 2023
HotelKey, OTA Insight form partnership
Cloud-based hospitality platform HotelKey has partnered with OTA Insight to give hotels access to rate data and actionable insights to make more effective pricing decisions. By combining automation and essential data, the partnership empowers hotel leaders and commercial decision-makers to optimize their strategies efficiently and effectively, bringing critical data, all in one place, according to the companies.
Posted on April 18, 2023
HotelKey, OTA Insight to provide rate data for hotels
HotelKey has partnered with OTA Insight to give hotels access to rate data and actionable insights to make more effective pricing decisions. By combining automation and essential data, the partnership aims to help hotel leaders and commercial decision-makers optimize their strategies.
Posted on April 14, 2023
HotelKey and OTA Insight Partner to Provide Rate Data and Actionable Insights
DALLAS, Texas, and DENVER, Colorado—HotelKey announced a partnership with OTA Insight to give hotels access to rate data and actionable insights to make effective pricing decisions. By combining automation and data, the partnership allows hotel leaders and commercial decision-makers to optimize their strategies, bringing data all to one place.
Posted on April 13, 2023
Hotel Management Exclusive : ESA to add HotelKey CRS
Extended Stay America is expanding its use of HotelKey products at its properties with the addition of its central reservation system. ESA already uses a portfolio of HotelKey products at its properties, including HotelKey’s property-management system since 2018 and its call center module since 2020.
Posted on March 06, 2023
HotelKey Partners With RateGain to Provide Competitive Pricing and Distribution for HotelKey Customers Worldwide
HotelKey, the leading No. 1 cloud-based hotel property management system (PMS) for hotels, announced a partnership with RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, to integrate RateGain’s global distribution, central reservations, and pricing capabilities into HotelKey’s PMS platform. The integration will roll out across HotelKey’s portfolio of more than 4,000 properties, with hundreds of properties already accessing the combined capabilities.
Posted on Feb 23, 2023
Red Roof Announces Collaboration With HotelKey at 2022 Brand Conference
Red Roof announced a collaboration with HotelKey on an enterprise hospitality platform that enhances Red Roof’s cloud-based technology across its more than 675 properties nationwide.
Posted on Nov 11, 2022
Red Roof Outsources Tech Stack to HotelKey to Help Combat Labor Shortage
Service is a premium for hotels coming out of the pandemic, but it's really hard to provide that service when workers are hard to come by. HotelKey is hoping the big brands see tech as part of the solution to the problem.
Posted on Nov 11, 2022
Paysafe partners with HotelKey to streamline payments for US hotels
Posted on Oct 19, 2022
HotelKey Reaches 2,500 Hotels on its Property Management, Reservations and Payments Platform
Complete Cloud-Based Property Management Platform for Hotels Brings Automation, Flexibility, Insight and Cost Savings to Leading Brands and Hundreds of Independent Properties Worldwide
Posted on Nov 01, 2021
Where hotel property management and innovation meet
If the pandemic period has taught us anything, it’s that there is a convergence underway which brings together state-of-the-art technology with sound principles of property management.Pressures on revenue produced by uncertain forward-looking data, combined with labor shortages and price inflation for just about everything, means that in the current environment a flexible, full-service hotel tech stack delivering insights in real-time is no longer a nice to have
Posted on Oct 12, 2021
The Inn at East Beach Selects Cloud-Based HotelKey Property Management Platform
DALLAS, TEXAS, March 24, 2021 – Santa Barbara based Inn at East Beach has selected the HotelKey Property Management Platform to maximize revenue and optimize operations.
The beautiful Inn at East Beach is conveniently located close to the attractions such as Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara Zoo, and State Street. The hotel welcomes guests all around the year from all over the world.
“We’re very excited that The Inn at East Beach has chosen HotelKey to manage their property. Our solution is easy to use and provides our clients with flexibility while they are on the move. The Inn at East Beach team was very engaged during the implementation process and we look forward to a long term relationship with the ownership team,” said Casey Phillips, Manager of Sales Operations at HotelKey.
The 33-room scenic property will implement the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS), HotelKey Channel Reservation System (CRS), HK Booking Engine, HK Revenue Management System (RMS), and Integrated Payment Processing to increase distribution while providing an easy to use, touch screen based, front desk system to its staff and management team. The HotelKey Manager App and Dashboards on their smartphones will provide Owners access to property data while they are on the move.
Posted on May 24, 2021
The Woodlands on Fall River Partners with Cloud-Based HotelKey Property Management Platform
DALLAS, TEXAS, December 8, 2020 – Estes Park based Woodlands on Fall River has selected the HotelKey Property Management Platform to maximize revenue and optimize operations.
Located in Estes Park, Woodlands on Fall River is in the mountains and on the riverwalk. Estes Park Aerial Tramway and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Historic Estes Park and Stanley Village. The hotel welcomes guests all around the year from all over the world.
“We’re very excited that The Woodlands on Fall River has chosen HotelKey to manage their property. Our solution is easy to use and provides our clients with flexibility while they are on the move. The Woodlands on Fall River team was very engaged during the implementation process and we look forward to a long term relationship with the ownership team,” said Casey Phillips, HotelKey Independent Hotels.
The 20-room scenic property will implement the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS), HotelKey Channel Reservation System (CRS), Website and Booking Engine, Timekeeping, and Integrated Payment Processing to increase distribution while providing an easy to use, touch screen based, front desk system to its staff and management team. The HotelKey Manager App and Dashboards on their smartphones will provide Owners access to property data while they are on the move.
Posted on Dec 8, 2020
Weslaco Inn Chooses HotelKey for their Cloud-Based Property Management Platform
DALLAS, TEXAS, November 12, 2020 – Weslaco based Weslaco Inn has selected the HotelKey Property Management Platform to maximize revenue and optimize property procedure.
The inviting Weslaco Inn is conveniently located close to attractions such as the World Birding Center at Estero Llano Grande State Park, The Mercedes Livestock Arena, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Dodge Arena, McAllen Convention Center, or jump across the border to Progresso, Mexico, known for its shopping.. The hotel welcomes guests all around the year from all over the world.
“We are so pleased that Weslaco Inn has chosen HotelKey to partner with us in managing their property. Our system's ease of use helps to give our clients flexibility while they are on the move. The Weslaco team was committed during the implementation process and we look forward to a long term relationship with the property and it’s ownership team,” said Casey Phillips, HotelKey Independent Hotels.
The 46-room scenic property will implement the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS), HotelKey Channel Reservation System (CRS), Website and Booking Engine, Timekeeping, and Integrated Payment Processing to increase distribution while providing an easy to use, touch screen based, front desk system to its staff and management team. The HotelKey Manager App and Dashboards on their smartphones will provide Owners access to property data while they are on the move.
Posted on Nov 12, 2020
Bridgepointe Inn and Suites Name Cloud-Based HotelKey Property Management Platform as New System
DALLAS, TEXAS, October 31, 2020 – Council Bluffs based Bridgepointe Inn and Suites has selected the HotelKey Property Management Platform to enhance property care and boost distribution across online booking channels.
The charming Bridgepointe Inn and Suites is conveniently located in the heart of Council Bluffs, and is right outside of Omaha, NE. Close to such attractions as Lake Manawa State Park, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, and the Rails West Railroad Museum. The hotel is less than ten minutes away from Eppley Airfield, and welcomes guests all around the year from all over the world.
“We are delighted that Bridgepointe Inn and Suites has chosen HotelKey to assist in the management of their property. Our easy to use solution provides our clients with flexibility while they are on the move. The Bridgepointe Inn and Suites team was a pleasure to work with during the implementation process and we look forward to a long term relationship with the ownership team,” said Casey Phillips, HotelKey Independent Hotels.
The 40-room cosy property will implement the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS), HotelKey Channel Reservation System (CRS), Revenue Management System (RMS), Website and Booking Engine, and Integrated Payment Processing to increase distribution while providing an easy to use, touch screen based, front desk system to its staff and management team. The HotelKey Manager App and Dashboards on their smartphones will provide Owners access to property data while they are on the move.
Posted on Oct 31, 2020
Mountain View Inn Selects Cloud-Based HotelKey Property Management Platform
DALLAS, TEXAS, JUNE 16, 2020 – Flagstaff based Mountain View Inn has selected the HotelKey Property Management Platform to maximize revenue and optimize operations.
The beautiful Mountain View Inn is conveniently located close to the attractions such as The North Pole Experience, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Plaza Shopping Center, Coconino County Fairgrounds, Walkup Skydome and Lowell Observatory. The hotel welcomes guests all around the year from all over the world.
“We’re very excited that Mountain View Inn has chosen HotelKey to manage their property. Our solution is easy to use and provides our clients with flexibility while they are on the move. The Mountain View team was very engaged during the implementation process and we look forward to a long term relationship with the ownership team,” said Parth Shastri, Vice President of Global Solutions at HotelKey.
The 40-room scenic property will implement the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS), HotelKey Channel Reservation System (CRS), and Integrated Payment Processing to increase distribution while providing an easy to use, touch screen based, front desk system to its staff and management team. The HotelKey Manager App and Dashboards on their smartphones will provide Owners access to property data while they are on the move.
Posted on June 16, 2020
Vagabond Inn Transforms its Hotel Operations by Implementing HotelKey
DALLAS, TEXAS, Jan 17, 2019 – Los Angeles based Vista Investments www.ikonhospitality.net has selected the HotelKey Property Management Platform to transform the guest experience and streamline operations at premier locations across Arizona, Nevada and California. Vista owned Vagabond Inn, www.vagabondinn.com which has a collection of 30+ properties at great locations along the west coast, will innovate with HotelKey over the next 9-12 months.
Vagabond Inn has a combination of Corporate and Franchise properties which are unique due to its strategic locations such as Southern California's beautiful beaches, Northern California's national parks and Nevada's resorts. Travelers from across the globe visit these properties. Partnering with HotelKey provides a next-generation booking and check-in experience to guests at these locations.
'Partnering with the iconic Vagabond Inn is a great opportunity for HotelKey to increase its footprint across hotel groups and chains in the United States. We are excited to deliver a world-class solution at Vagabond Inn and other Vista owned assets.' said Aditya Thyagarajan, Co-Founder and President at HotelKey.
The Operations and Revenue Management Teams at Vagabond which have extensive experience in various Hospitality Software Systems will utilize the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS), HotelKey Channel Reservation System (CRS) with integration into SHR and Integrated Payment Processing to provide a better guest experience and improve efficiency across the portfolio.
Some Franchise hotels will also be implementing the HotelKey Timekeeping Module to manage employee shifts and the HotelKey Point of Sale System (POS) to manage bars and restaurants on the property.
The mobile Manager App and Dashboards will be used by the Leadership Team to view and access data anytime and anywhere across its portfolio. This is a big advancement to the group as in the past such data would be available the next day for reporting purposes. Having real-time data increases the accuracy of critical decision making leading to an increase in revenue while decreasing overall IT spend with HotelKey.
Fareed Ahmad, Co-Founder and CEO at HotelKey added: 'Our implementation teams have successfully implemented our platform at over 1400+ Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations and are gearing up to deploy 600+ properties at Extended Stay America. Our enterprise product and its associated teams are very well suited to deliver our platform to hotel groups such as Vagabond. We plan on having a smooth implementation at Vagabond with no disruption to guests or staff at these hotels.
Posted on Jan 17, 2019
HotelKey Goes International with Hotel 6 Chandigarh in India
NAGPUR, INDIA, May 11, 2018 – Texas-based HotelKey Inc has successfully launched its product and services in India. Hotel 6 Chandigarh www.hotel6.com, a 175 room full-service hotel, has moved to the HotelKey Property Management Platform. The hotel is part of the iconic G6 Hospitality brand which has deployed HotelKey across 1400+ locations in North America.
Hotel 6 Chandigarh, Zirakpur, is a 175 room hotel spread over six floors owned by Chennai based Auromatrix Holdings. Hotel 6 is a brand of the US-based G6 Hospitality LLC. G6 Hospitality LLC owns three iconic American brands - Motel 6, Studio 6 and Hotel 6. The first Motel 6 was opened to the public in 1962 in Santa Barbara, California.
The Hotel Staff and Management team will utilize the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS) integrated with the G6 Hospitality Channel Reservation System (CRS) to simplify operations and increase the performance of its assets. The mobile Manager App will be used by the ownership team to view and access data anytime and anywhere across its portfolio. HotelKey Point of Sale System (POS) will be deployed to manage bars and restaurants on the property.
Having helped deploy the HotelKey System at 1400+ Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties in North America, it's a moment of pride for me and the rest of the India team to see a marquee property in India use our product and services, said Akash Rayate, Vice President, Cloud Services at HotelKey. Akash, HotelKey India’s first employee, played a big part in delivering the solution at G6 Hospitality during the North America roll-out.
Posted on May 11, 2018
HotelKey Successfully Implements 1414 Hotels at G6 Hospitality
DALLAS, TEXAS, September 01, 2017 – Texas-based HotelKey Inc has successfully deployed its state of the art Property Management platform at the iconic budget chain G6 Hospitality www.g6hospitality.com As part of its IT transformation, G6 Hospitality partnered with HotelKey and FreedomPay to deliver a cutting edge solution to G6 staff and thousands of travelers who stay at the Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations across North America.
HotelKey had multiple teams across Dallas, India and Europe working 24/7 in conjunction with G6 Hospitality, FreedomPay and other valued partners to complete this fully integrated deployment in record time.
What stood out about the implementation was the teamwork exhibited by all parties involved. Each and every business unit at G6 played a major role in the success of the project. HotelKey looks forward to continuing to assist G6 in their global expansion plans, said Parth Shastri, Vice President, Product Management at HotelKey. Parth, HotelKey’s first US employee, played a big part in deploying the 1400+ G6 properties in record time.
The Franchise and Corporate Properties and Management team will utilize the HotelKey Property Management System (PMS) integrated with the G6 Hospitality Channel Reservation System (CRS) to simplify operations and increase the performance of its assets.
Posted on Sep 01, 2017
G6 Hospitality Partners With HotelKey To Deploy State-of-the-Art Property Management System
Cloud-Based Property Management System Utilizes Technology Innovation to Enhance Guest Check-In Experience
Posted on jun 06, 2017
HotelKey Offers Golden Chance For Nagpur Youth To Come Back Home
Posted on Nov 19, 2016
HotelKey Chooses FreedomPay to Deliver Comprehensive Secure Payment Solution for Hotel Operators
Posted on Aug 06, 2016
Dallas-Based Start-Up With PE Funding Starts Office In City - Times Of India
Posted on Dec 26, 2015
HotelKey Launched In Nagpur At A Glittering Do!
Posted on Dec 24, 2015
HotelKey – The App That Helps You Run A Hotel From Mobile Launching Office In Nagpur
Posted on Dec 15, 2015
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A Property Management System (PMS) is software that centralizes hotel operations like reservations, billing, and guest management. It benefits your hotel by streamlining processes, enhancing guest experiences, and optimizing revenue through analytics. With integration capabilities and data security, a PMS supports efficient and secure operations.
Yes, HotelKey's PMS seamlessly integrates with various hotel systems, including point of sale (POS) systems, channel managers, and global distribution systems (GDS). This ensures a unified workflow across different departments, enhances guest service, and provides real-time data synchronization for efficient hotel management.
The cost of a PMS varies depending on your specific requirements and the features you need. Our sales team can provide a detailed quote tailored to your hotel's needs. We have a transparent pricing policy with no hidden charges, ensuring you know exactly what you're paying for.
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