Canary Technologies recognized as a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner. The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards recognize B2B companies that provide essential services and expertise to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow. Canary Technologies, serving 20,000+ hotels in 125+ countries, was named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner based partly on customer references. SAN FRANCISCO - Canary Technologies, the leading AI platform for hotel and guest management, has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner, recognizing the company among the leading B2B partners supporting entrepreneurs and businesses across the country. The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards honor B2B companies that have demonstrated a track record of helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the challenges of building and growing a company. From hiring and compliance to technology, infrastructure, fundraising, marketing, and more, these partners provide expertise and services that enable businesses to operate, scale, and pursue their ambitions. Business owners have no shortage of tools at their disposal, and B2B companies need to make clear why their products and services are worth the investment. The companies on this year's Power Partners list have done just that. They don't just have customers - they have superfans and evangelists. Across industries like marketing, financial services, and technology, they've proved their dedication to helping fellow business owners grow and succeed. Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. This year's winners were chosen in part through customer references, with clients vouching for each company's products and services. The recognition reflects Canary's long-standing commitment to modernizing hotel operations, increasing revenue and streamlining the guest experience for more than 20,000 hotels in 125+ countries. AI is fundamentally changing what's possible across industries, and hospitality is no exception. At Canary, we've always focused on empowering hoteliers with transformative technology that drives meaningful business outcomes and unlocks new possibilities. Being recognized by the customers we serve is a testament to those partnerships and to our team's dedication to delivering meaningful outcomes for hotels and their guests. Harman Singh Narula, Co-Founder and CEO of Canary Technologies About Canary Technologies. Canary Technologies is modernizing the hotel tech stack with its award-winning agentic AI platform for hotel and guest management. Digitizing guest touchpoints from discovery to post-stay, Canary manages tens of millions of guest and staff interactions end-to-end autonomously each year, improving operational efficiency, increasing revenue and elevating the guest experience. Canary has built the most robust artificial intelligence interaction layer designed specifically for hotels, staff and guests. Trusted by over 20,000 hotels in 125+ countries, Canary powers hospitality at the world's most renowned brands, including Marriott International, Four Seasons, Choice Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, BWH Hotels and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Recognized as the #1 Guest Experience Platform by HotelTechReport for multiple years, Canary has earned recognition from Deloitte, Business Insider, Fast Company, the American Hotel and Lodging Association, TravelTech Breakthrough, Hospitality Technology and more.

ELAF Group brings ai-powered guest service to its hotels with Canary Technologies. October 13, 2026 ELAF Group rolls out Canary's guest-facing solutions across its portfolio of properties in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Riyadh. SAN FRANCISCO (October 13, 2026) - Canary Technologies, the leading AI platform for hotel and guest management, today announced that ELAF Group has selected Canary's AI solutions to automate guest communication, modernize the in-stay experience and support ancillary revenue across its ELAF Hotels and JOUDYAN Hotels portfolio in Saudi Arabia. For more than 40 years, ELAF Group has welcomed travelers to the Kingdom. Its ELAF Hotels serve Hajj and Umrah guests in Makkah and Madinah, while its JOUDYAN Hotels serve business and leisure guests in Jeddah and Riyadh. By adopting Canary, ELAF Group is giving its hotel teams technology built for high-occupancy properties and an international guest base. "ELAF Group is known for exceptional hospitality, welcoming guests from every corner of the world," said Manuel de la Torre, Head of Sales, EMEA, at Canary Technologies. "Canary answers every guest question with instant translation, unlocks new revenue and takes repetitive work off hotel teams' plates, so they can devote their days to providing the hospitality ELAF is known for." ELAF Group is introducing a suite of Canary solutions to connect and automate guest touchpoints. AI Voice and AI Guest Messaging provide instant support across channels with real-time translation in 100+ languages, while reducing front desk workload. Canary's Digital Compendium gives guests easy, mobile-first access to property information, F&B Mobile Ordering lets guests place orders from their phones and Dynamic Upsells surfaces tailored add-on offers across the guest journey. "At ELAF Group, our commitment is authentic Saudi hospitality that makes every guest feel at home, whether they come to Makkah and Madinah for Hajj and Umrah or to Jeddah and Riyadh for business and leisure," said Zekirija Elezi, Chief Hospitality Officer at ELAF Group. "Canary gives our teams the tools to respond to guests in their own language and to spend more of their time on the personal service our guests expect. As we grow across the Kingdom in line with Vision 2030, this is an important step in that journey." About Canary Technologies Canary Technologies is modernizing the hotel tech stack with its award-winning agentic AI platform for hotel and guest management. Digitizing guest touchpoints from discovery to post-stay, Canary manages tens of millions of guest and staff interactions end-to-end autonomously each year, improving operational efficiency, increasing revenue and elevating the guest experience. Canary has built the most robust artificial intelligence interaction layer designed specifically for hotels, staff and guests. Trusted by over 20,000 hotels in 125+ countries, Canary powers hospitality at the world's most renowned brands, including Marriott International, Four Seasons, Choice Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, BWH Hotels and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Recognized as the #1 Guest Experience Platform by HotelTechReport for multiple years, Canary has earned recognition from Deloitte, Business Insider, Fast Company, the American Hotel and Lodging Association, TravelTech Breakthrough, Hospitality Technology and more. About ELAF Group ELAF Group is a leading Saudi hospitality group with more than 40 years of experience welcoming travelers to the Kingdom. It operates two hotel brands: ELAF Hotels, serving Hajj and Umrah guests in Makkah and Madinah, and JOUDYAN Hotels, serving business and leisure guests in Jeddah and Riyadh. Both brands are supported by a highly skilled Saudi workforce.

Canary Technologies named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List. Aug 13, 2026, 11:20 ET Canary ranks among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., fueled by global adoption of its hospitality-specific AI platform. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Canary Technologies, the leading AI platform for hotel and guest management, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The distinction recognizes Canary's leadership in hotel technology innovation and highlights the hospitality industry's rapid acceleration in adopting AI solutions. The Inc. 5000 celebrates the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia. "Hospitality has always been about creating exceptional experiences, and technology continues to give hotel teams new ways to deliver on that promise," said Harman Singh Narula, Co-Founder and CEO of Canary Technologies. "AI is reshaping what's possible across the industry, as hotels embrace new technology to better serve guests, run smoother operations and unlock new revenue opportunities. We're proud to serve more than 20,000 hotels and keep them at the forefront of that evolution. This recognition is a testament to the commitment, hard work and relentless focus of the Canary team, and their unwavering dedication to delivering meaningful outcomes for hoteliers and their guests." Canary's growth reflects the tangible value it delivers to hotels. At a time when hotel teams are lean and guest expectations are high, Canary's agentic AI suite drives operational, revenue and guest experience gains by automating administrative tasks and workflows from booking through post-stay. Guests receive faster, more personalized service, while hotel teams save time and redirect focus toward exceeding service standards. That impact is emblematic of a broader industry shift toward AI adoption. Eighty-five percent of hoteliers are allocating at least 5% of their IT budget to AI solutions this year. Hoteliers are prioritizing trusted platforms that deliver measurable business impact. Canary facilitates tens of millions of agentic interactions between guests and staff each year and continues to advance hospitality-specific solutions for hoteliers. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance-it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. Inc. 5000 List Methodology Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. About Canary Technologies Canary Technologies is modernizing the hotel tech stack with its award-winning agentic AI platform for hotel and guest management. Digitizing guest touchpoints from discovery to post-stay, Canary manages tens of millions of guest and staff interactions end-to-end autonomously each year, improving operational efficiency, increasing revenue and elevating the guest experience. Canary has built the most robust artificial intelligence interaction layer designed specifically for hotels, staff and guests. Trusted by over 20,000 hotels in 125+ countries, Canary powers hospitality at the world's most renowned brands, including Marriott International, Four Seasons, Choice Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, BWH Hotels and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Recognized as the #1 Guest Experience Platform by HotelTechReport for multiple years, Canary has earned recognition from Deloitte, Business Insider, Fast Company, the American Hotel and Lodging Association, TravelTech Breakthrough, Hospitality Technology and more. SOURCE Canary Technologies