Canary’s digital tipping platform ranked #1 in the 2026 HotelTechAwards based on verified reviews from thousands of hoteliers.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 23, 2026) — Canary Technologies, the global leader in hotel guest engagement technology, has been named the Best Digital Tipping Solution in the 2026 HotelTechAwards by HotelTechReport, an industry ranking based on verified reviews from hotel operators worldwide.
Canary’s Digital Tipping is widely recognized as the leading platform for hotels, delivering modern tipping software that increases staff earnings, improves service quality and digitizes gratuities across the guest journey.
Canary Ranked #1 Digital Tipping Solution for Hotels
The 2026 HotelTechAwards ranked Canary Technologies as the Best Digital Tipping Solution for hotels, recognizing its Digital Tipping solution that allows guests to tip hotel staff instantly from their mobile devices at key moments throughout the guest journey.
The HotelTechAwards are widely considered the “Grammys of Hotel Technology,” recognizing the top hotel software platforms based on verified hotelier reviews. Canary’s Digital Tipping solution is trusted by hotels worldwide to increase staff tips, improve employee satisfaction and create a seamless, cashless tipping experience.
“We’re proud to be named the Best Digital Tipping Solution by HotelTechReport,” said Bryan Michalis, VP of Marketing & Strategic Initiatives at Canary Technologies. “This recognition reflects the impact our customers are seeing every day — increasing staff earnings while delivering better guest service. We’re excited to continue leading the digital tipping category for hotels.”
What Is Digital Tipping for Hotels?
Digital tipping allows hotel guests to tip staff electronically without needing cash.
Digital tipping platforms enable guests to leave tips for services such as:
Modern digital tipping solutions integrate into the guest journey and offer tipping opportunities in-stay as well as through Mobile Checkout.
Best Digital Tipping Solution for Hotels
According to the 2026 HotelTechAwards, Canary Technologies was ranked the Best Digital Tipping Solution for hotels. Canary’s platform stood out for its ease of use, mobile-first design and ability to increase staff participation in tipping programs.
Canary’s Digital Tipping solution allows hotels to create staff profiles, route tips directly to employees and track tipping performance in real time.
Key Features of Canary’s Digital Tipping Platform
Canary’s Digital Tipping solution provides modern tipping tools designed specifically for hotel operations.
Key capabilities include:
By digitizing tipping, hotels increase staff earnings while delivering a more convenient and transparent guest experience.
Hotels use digital tipping platforms to create more opportunities for guests to recognize staff throughout their stay.
Common use cases include:
With Digital Tipping embedded into the guest journey, hotels increase participation in tipping programs without adding operational complexity.
FAQ
What is the best digital tipping solution for hotels?
The 2026 HotelTechAwards named Canary Technologies the Best Digital Tipping Solution based on verified hotelier reviews. Canary Digital Tipping is widely recognized as the leading digital tipping platform for hotels.
What is digital tipping for hotels?
Digital tipping for hotels allows guests to tip staff electronically using their mobile devices. This cashless tipping experience removes the need for physical cash and makes it easier for guests to recognize staff.
How does digital tipping work in hotels?
Digital tipping software allows guests to tip hotel staff through mobile links, QR codes or integrated guest journey touchpoints such as mobile check-in and guest messaging. Tips are routed directly to staff members through a secure, cashless system.
What is cashless tipping in hotels?
Cashless tipping is a digital tipping method that allows guests to leave tips without using cash. Hotels use cashless tipping solutions to increase participation, improve transparency and meet modern guest expectations.
How can hotels increase staff tips?
Hotels increase staff tips by implementing cashless tipping platforms that create more opportunities for guests to tip throughout the guest journey. Cashless tipping for hotels makes tipping more convenient, leading to higher tip volume and improved staff satisfaction.
About Canary Technologies
Canary Technologies is modernizing the hotel tech stack with its award-winning AI-powered Guest Management Platform. Digitizing guest touchpoints from booking to checkout, Canary’s cutting-edge solutions simplify hotel operations, increase revenue, and elevate the guest experience. Enabling these innovations is Canary AI, the most advanced artificial intelligence model built specifically for hotels.
Trusted by over 20,000 hotels in 100+ countries, Canary powers hospitality at the world’s most renowned brands, including Marriott International, Four Seasons, Choice Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, BWH Hotels, and Intercontinental Hotel Group. Recognized as the #1 Guest Experience Platform by HotelTechReport for multiple years, Canary has earned recognition from Deloitte, Business Insider, Fast Company, the American Hospitality and Lodging Association, TravelTech Breakthrough, Hotel Visionary Awards and more.
For more information, visit www.canarytechnologies.com.
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