Atlanta, Georgia, USA – Shiji International’s CEO Kevin King, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award at the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards, presented during the Hotel Technology Forum by EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology.
The Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the hospitality industry through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and dedication to advancing hotel technology. The Hotel Visionary Awards, now in their 20th year, recognize hotel and technology leaders for groundbreaking initiatives that drive innovation across the industry. Organized by Hospitality Technology, the awards highlight advancements that enhance efficiency, elevate guest engagement, and transform hotel operations.
This year’s winners represent the kind of leadership that advances hospitality as a whole. Their achievements remind us that progress is measured not only by innovation and technology, but by the trust and confidence delivered to guests, a focus that is central to VENZA’s mission. We are honored to celebrate these visionaries and proud to recognize the forward-thinkers leading our industry into the future. James Filsinger, CEO of the award sponsor, VENZA
Kevin King was recognized for his more than 30 years of contributions to hospitality and nearly three decades in hospitality technology, where his work has redefined how hotels operate and connect with guests globally. Under Kevin’s leadership, Shiji has grown from a regional leader to a worldwide organization powering cloud-based solutions like Daylight PMS, used by renowned brands such as IHG, The Peninsula Hotels, Langham Hospitality Group, and Sircle Collection Hotels. His vision has guided Shiji into a global technology innovator that has consistently shaped the future of hotel technology.
It is an incredible honor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award. This recognition is not only personal but also a reflection of the hard work and passion of everyone at Shiji. Our mission has always been to help hoteliers deliver better guest experiences through technology, and I am proud to see how far our industry has come, and where it is heading. Kevin King, CEO of Shiji
Kevin’s award marks a proud milestone for Shiji, reaffirming its leadership in global hospitality innovation and its commitment to empowering hoteliers through connected, scalable, and guest-centric technology.
About the Hotel Visionary Awards
The Hotel Visionary Awards, presented by EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology, celebrate outstanding achievements in hospitality innovation. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals with at least 20 years of experience in the hotel technology industry who have made a significant impact through leadership, innovation, and mentorship.
About Hospitality Technology
Hospitality Technology (HT) is the only multichannel brand dedicated to exploring how information technology enhances business performance for hotels and restaurants. HT’s platforms include a digital publication, exclusive reports, and networking events such as MURTEC and the Hotel Technology Forum. Visit www.hospitalitytech.com.
About Shiji Group
Shiji is a global technology company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the hospitality industry, ensuring seamless operations for hoteliers day and night. Built on the Shiji Platform—the only truly global hotel technology platform—Shiji’s cloud-based solutions include property management system, point-of-sale, guest engagement, distribution, payments, and data intelligence for over 91,000 hotels worldwide, including the largest hotel chains. With more than 5,000 employees across the world, Shiji is a trusted partner for the world’s leading hoteliers, delivering technology that works as continuously as the industry itself. That’s why the best hotels run on Shiji—day and night. While its primary focus is on hospitality, Shiji also serves select customers in food service, retail, and entertainment in certain regions. For more information, visit shijigroup.com.
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