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Investment in Unconsolidated Entity
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investment in Unconsolidated Entity Investment in Unconsolidated Entity
OpenKey, Inc. (“OpenKey”), which is controlled and consolidated by Ashford Inc., is a hospitality-focused mobile key platform that provides a universal smart phone app and related hardware and software for keyless entry into hotel guest rooms. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has made equity investments in OpenKey totaling $2.9 million. All investments were recommended by our Related Party Transactions Committee and unanimously approved by the independent members of our board of directors.
Our investment is recorded as “investment in unconsolidated entity” in our consolidated balance sheets and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as we have significant influence over the entity under the applicable accounting guidance. We review our investment in OpenKey for impairment in each reporting period pursuant to the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of the investment. Any impairment is recorded in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entity. No such impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
The following table summarizes our carrying value and ownership interest in OpenKey:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying value of the investment in OpenKey (in thousands)$1,416 $1,689 
Ownership interest in OpenKey7.9 %7.9 %
The following table summarizes our equity in earnings (loss) in OpenKey (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Line Item202320222021
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entity$(273)$(328)$(252)
On February 2, 2023, the Company entered into a loan funding agreement with Ashford Inc. and OpenKey. Per the agreement, Ashford Inc. and the Company will provide OpenKey with a maximum loan amount of $5.0 million to be allocated on a pro-rata basis based on current ownership interests and funded quarterly, over the course of 2023. The loan bears interest at an annual rate of 15%. Additionally, repayment of the loan principal and all accrued interest is due upon certain events. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has funded approximately $238,000.
The following table summarizes our note receivable from OpenKey (in thousands):
Line ItemDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Investment in unconsolidated entity$258 $— 
The following table summarizes the interest income associated with the loan to OpenKey (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Line Item202320222021
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entity$20 $— $—