Innovation

💻 Travel tech firms Amadeus and Shiji have partnered in 2025 to create a comprehensive hospitality technology suite for hotels. The collaboration aims to integrate products like Shiji Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, and Amadeus HotSOS, among others, into a single product. Although both companies will continue to operate independently, the integration addresses challenges like fragmentation and connectivity. Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International, and Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, president of hospitality at Amadeus, highlight the benefits of this cutting-edge solution.

🌍 Explore Worldwide launched a digital tool to help UK holidaymakers plan their ideal micro-retirement trips. Survey results show 29% of UK workers are considering extended breaks, with 48% motivated by travel. Popular destinations include Europe (37%), New Zealand (30%), and Australia (26%). Financial constraints (49%), employer support (26%), and family responsibilities (22%) are main barriers. Post-sabbatical, 84% feel positive returning to work, and 96% have renewed purpose. 🌍

💻 Amadeus and Shiji expanded their agreement in Berlin, facilitating mutual licensing and referrals of their hotel solutions, including Shiji Daylight PMS and Amadeus HotSOS. This collaboration improves hotel technology integration, enhances guest servicing, streamlines vendor management, and drives innovation. Through single-image integration, hotels can manage inventory, rates, and availability more efficiently. Shiji CEO Kevin King and Amadeus Hospitality President Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter emphasize the global benefits of this seamless technology ecosystem for hotels.

Free education platform offers expert-led courses to help hosts and property managers build stronger, more sustainable businesses SAN FRANCISCO, 16 September 2025 –Property management software Hospitable has launched Hospitable Academy, a free global education platform…

📰 Shiji and Amadeus announce a strategic partnership, transforming the hospitality industry with access to top-tier technology across PMS, POS, CRS, sales & catering, and operations. This collaboration offers a unified vendor experience, enhancing service delivery for thousands of hotel F&B outlets globally. This initiative is guided by Shiji's mission to deliver superior hospitality tech and Amadeus's best-in-class solutions, marked by gratitude towards Paco Pérez-Lozao Rüter and the Amadeus team.

📷 Vanshikha Dhar explains why virtual tours are crucial for hoteliers as first impressions occur online. On September 15, 2025, a blog post by Hotelogix highlights how travelers prefer exploring and experiencing hotel properties virtually before booking. This growing trend in hospitality emphasizes the need for hotels to offer more than static photos on their websites. By utilizing virtual tours, hotels can provide an immersive experience, enhancing customer engagement and potentially increasing bookings.

📱 September 13, 2025 – Hotelogix Blog highlights the top 5 mobile-first hotel management systems for on-the-go managers. These platforms allow efficient management of bookings, housekeeping, and financials remotely, ensuring control even when off-site. Authored by Vanshikha Dhar, this article emphasizes the importance of mobile solutions in hospitality, catering to modern needs and enhancing operational flexibility. Explore the best options to keep your hotel operations seamless from any location.