Month: April 2025

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In the world of hospitality, everyone talks about data – how much you can collect, how fast you can access it, and how many dashboards you can create. But after two decades of working with the most sophisticated data models, I’ve learned something critical: just having the data isn’t enough.

A new chapter of Venetian luxury hospitality unfolds as Starhotels Group prepares to reopen the iconic Hotel Gabrielli as a 5-star hotel after an extensive renovation. Located on the prestigious Riva degli Schiavoni, just a few steps from St. Mark’s Square and offering breathtaking views of San Giorgio Maggiore Island...

Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the upcoming debut of Portrush Adelphi, a 34-room hotel in the heart of the iconic seaside town of Portrush. Officially opening on 21st April 2025, the property becomes the sixth in the Marine & Lawn portfolio and the brand’s second...

As a result of recent US government actions including tariffs, cross-border policies and entry restrictions, global business travel professionals are newly navigating a complex and uncertain landscape regarding the potential impact on business travel volume, spending and revenue for 2025. According to a new poll conducted by the Global Business...

Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels, a new programme to offer esports teams, players and organisers carefully curated services and amenities designed to keep them focused, motivated, and prepared to perform at their best.

Crafting unforgettable luxury requires blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation, a challenge that hospitality leaders face today. Friedrich von Schönburg, Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Rosewood Villa Magna, leads this pivotal transformation. In this exclusive Shiji Insights interview, Friedrich unveils compelling insights into how timeless hospitality values and modern...

Back in 2015 when the Royal St Andrews Hotel in Port Alfred, South Africa, opened its doors, they knew they wanted to get guest feedback right from the start. That’s why Difford Louw, the hotel’s Sales Manager at the time and now the GM, pushed to have GuestRevu implemented before...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Alila Dong’ao Island Zhuhai, a luxury all-suite clifftop resort perched at the southwestern tip of Dong’ao Island in Zhuhai. In harmony with the island’s breathtaking natural beauty, the resort offers an awe-inspiring retreat, less than an hour from Zhuhai city...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever Hyatt Studios hotel, Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner in Mobile, Ala. Following its soft opening in February, the hotel marked the occasion by welcoming local officials, Hyatt leaders, hotel owners and operators, customers, and community members. Guests experienced...