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Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront luxury hotels, has successfully gone live with Infrasys POS. The implementation marks a significant step in the hotel’s commitment to delivering seamless, efficient, and highly personalized guest service, supported by enterprise-grade cloud technology designed specifically for modern luxury hospitality.

According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China’s total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,608 projects/644,938 rooms at the close of the fourth quarter of 2025.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), signed a record 19,000 units across 102 properties in 2025, marking 27% year-on-year growth in new signings. Its asset-light expansion was led by higher-fee segments such as resorts, supported by accelerating franchise momentum and strong conversion activity. Ascott entered more than 10 new cities across Asia Pacific and Europe, growing its global footprint to over 230 cities in more than 40 countries. The company now operates and has under development more than 1,000 properties[1] with over 176,000 units globally.

HotelRunner, the leading hospitality and travel technology provider, announces its participation in ITB Berlin 2026, one of the world’s most influential travel trade shows. The HotelRunner Team will be welcoming visitors at Hall 9, Stand 217a, at Messe Berlin between March 3–5, 2026.

With historic Portuguese vibes, meandering cobbled streets, and extraordinary glimpses of the glinting Atlantic ocean, Funchal delivers exactly the welcome I’d hoped for. But it’s nothing compared to the greeting when I step into the lobby at PortoBay Santa Maria.

Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, proudly announces the release of SOCIETIES 2025, its signature yearly publication that serves as a strategic guide for hotel brands navigating a rapidly evolving market. This edition confronts key issues impacting hospitality: the rise of AI as a new baseline, the reemergence of long-form storytelling, the shift from possession to experiential engagement, and the growing need for design-forward, emotionally resonant branding. With over 60 pages of deeply researched perspectives, SOCIETIES 2025 is aimed squarely at hoteliers and brand leaders seeking to lead, not just compete.

Singapore-based Coliwoo Holdings Limited (“Coliwoo”) is acquiring the former Park Avenue Changi for SGD101 million. This translates to approximately SGD402,000 per key for the 251-key property. Coliwoo will acquire the leasehold interest in the strata lot from Singapore-based ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited’s (“ESR-REIT”), and convert it into a co-living property. The property forms part of ESR BizPark@Changi and includes ground-floor retail space. The property is strategically located within a five-minute walk of Expo MRT station, approximately 500 metres from the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, with Changi City Point shopping mall within a five-minute walk and Changi Airport accessible via a 15-minute train ride.