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Any phone, Any carrier Mobile Key by OpenWays is the first and only ubiquitous mobile phone-based front-desk bypass solution that is truly deployable today and enables travelers to securely use any of the 6 billion cell phones worldwide as a room key. OpenWays enables a guest to securely receive his or her room number and room key via cell phone (any type or brand and using any carrier network worldwide) prior to arriving at the hotel, and then proceed directly to their room upon arrival and open/unlock the OpenWays equipped door. "Self-service technology is ideal in the hotel environment because it improves guest flow and alleviates frustration with long lines at registration for both staff and guests," said Andrew Sanders, OpenWays VP of Business Development. "Mobile Key by OpenWays enables guests to receive an e-mail or SMS/text message containing their room number before they arrive. They don't have to make any unnecessary stops at check-in. They can avoid any potential delays and proceed directly to their room by using their mobile phone as a room key. It's an extremely easy process. “We are particularly pleased to be in partnership with Ciena Hotels & Suites because they are a new brand dedicated to offering high levels of service and choices for their guests," Sanders said. "The selection of OpenWays by HotelWorks proves the appeal of Mobile Key for the busy travelers who want options in how they interact with businesses and who want to get to their room as quickly as possible and without any fuss. Ciena Hotels & Suites will be leading the way in many areas by offering unique and surprising conveniences to its guests – just like Mobile Key.” About OpenWays OpenWays is a global
solution provider of mobile-based access-management and security
solutions.
With offices in Chicago, Las Vegas, Seoul and in
Europe, OpenWays provides technology solutions allowing for the secure
issuance and delivery of access rights and keys process via any cell
phone
operating on any network. The OpenWays solution is truly unique as it
is built
on the concept of credential dematerialization. The OpenWays mobile
room key
solution works on ALL the
6 billion cell phones in service in the
world today. For more information, please contact Barb Worcester at +1
440
930-5770 or email [email protected].
More information can be found by visiting www.OpenWays.com.
About Ciena Hotels & Suites Ciena Hotels and Suites is owned by HotelWorks Development, LLC. With visionary design and operational guidance from Bob Zachariah, the company is well funded with the institutional financial backing by one of the leading Texas banks. HotelWorks’ international investors are diverse in background, with interests in the commercial and residential real estate development, energy sector, freight forwarding, high tech fields, medical, and international business, who together created a trailblazing hospitality idea factory dedicated to developing smart and unique global hospitality concepts. More information can be found be visiting www.hotelworksdev.com and www.cienahotels.com. |
Contact: Barb Worcester PRPRO /OpenWays Tel: (440) 930-5770 [email protected] Andrew Sanders OpenWays Tel: (732) 707-1869 [email protected] |