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. 🌍

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…

📷 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.

🏨 2025 hospitality faces challenges due to 82% hotel staffing shortages, impacting operations and revenues. AI-powered Customer Experience (CX) ecosystems transform service, integrating AI Agents resolving 80% of queries, Customer Data Platforms for personalized interactions, and Customer Experience Platforms enhancing reputation. Hotels leveraging this ecosystem see 140% higher spend from satisfied guests and 3.9 times more bookings from positive reviews. TrustYou’s AI boosts direct bookings, guest satisfaction, and reputation through seamless service integration.

🌎 Experiential travel company Not In The Guidebooks (NITGB) partners with TProfile to streamline booking processes for agents. The integration allows for instant access to itineraries, CRM management, and live analytics, enhancing customer satisfaction. TProfile collaborates with over 70 travel brands across the UK, US, Canada, and Ireland. Debbie Sowden from NITGB highlights reduced admin tasks, while Bhavneeta Taylor of TProfile emphasizes improved proposal delivery. This collaboration supports experience-focused travel needs.

💻 Perth Airport, in collaboration with Amadeus, is implementing Australia's first fully-automated departure process using advanced biometric technology. Initiated in 2015, this upgrade features 95 self-service check-in kiosks and replaces nearly 40 traditional counters with bag drop units. Since 2022, biometrics have been trialed, enabling travelers to check in and board using face scans instead of passports. This technology enhances efficiency and supports airport growth, catering to more passengers without expanding physical space.

🚀 Aerospace manufacturers project AI to drive major changes by 2035, with 38% highlighting real-time decision-making. Tata Consultancy Services’ Future-Ready Skies Study 2025 involved 323 executives from North America and Europe. By 2030, the aerospace market may exceed $1 trillion, with MRO reaching $137 billion. Despite AI advancements, 60% of production will still involve humans. Only 2% foresee fully autonomous MRO processes by 2030, while 70% of AAM firms develop commercial platforms. Certification of eVTOL is anticipated soon.

📅 Guests, October 2023, online. New "Flexible Dates – Grid View" displays up to 10 days of rates, enhancing booking flexibility. Instead of dead ends, guests see alternative dates, boosting conversion rates. Transparent pricing builds trust, showing rate differences (e.g., weekdays vs. weekends). Upselling becomes easier with side-by-side package comparisons. Default display remains BAR; switch easily to Flexible Dates for a competitive edge. No extra setup needed, just a smarter booking experience.