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Recognized for the sixth consecutive year for excellence in Staff Collaboration, Housekeeping, Employee Engagement & Maintenance Software. hote...
January 15, 2026 – 3 min read
Recognized for the sixth consecutive year for excellence in Staff Collaboration, Housekeeping, Employee Engagement & Maintenance Software.
hotelkit, the global hotel operations platform based in Salzburg, Austria, has once again achieved top honors at the 2026 Hotel Tech Awards, taking home #1 rankings in four key categories and securing its sixth consecutive year of recognition for excellence in hotel technology.
Awarded #1 in:
The Hotel Tech Awards, powered by Hotel Tech Report, are widely regarded as the most trusted awards program in the hospitality technology sector. Each year 2.5 million hotel industry professionals use HotelTechReport.com to make informed technology purchasing decisions.
This year, more than 2,600 hotel software companies from around the world competed for recognition. The evaluation is not based on jury decisions or popularity votes, but on a transparent, data-driven methodology. Rankings are determined by verified reviews from hoteliers across more than 120 countries, ensuring an objective and reliable benchmark of excellence.
“Being recognized for the sixth year in a row shows that our focus on simplifying hotel operations continues to make a real impact,” says Marius Donhauser, Co-Founder & CEO of hotelkit. “Hoteliers around the world – from independent boutique properties to global hotel chains – are facing the same challenges. The fact that hotelkit is trusted across different markets and cultures confirms the global relevance of our solution and motivates us to keep building smarter workflows, stronger communication, and more efficient hotel operations.”
With more than 4,000 hotels in over 85 countries, hotelkit’s cloud-based solution centralizes communication and task management across all departments – from housekeeping and maintenance to the front desk and management. By connecting teams and digitizing operational workflows, hotelkit enables hotels to reduce manual errors, improve staff productivity, and deliver a more consistent guest experience.
U.S. hoteliers, in particular, are turning to platforms like hotelkit to:
About hotelkit
Founded in Salzburg, Austria, hotelkit is a global SaaS platform designed to simplify and optimize daily hotel operations. The all-in-one solution connects teams across departments, supports housekeeping, maintenance, and service coordination, and fosters collaboration throughout the property. Trusted by more than 4,000 hotels in 85+ countries, hotelkit helps hospitality teams work smarter and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Learn more at www.hotelkit.net.
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