Let’s face it: being a spreadsheet ninja isn’t enough anymore. Nope, Nein, absolutely nopydoo. You can forecast like a wizard, price like a machine, and build dashboards so beautiful they deserve a frame… But if you can’t lead, communicate, or collaborate across silos, you’ll always be “that person that is...
Seven Things Customers Hate to Do – But Companies Make Them Do It Anyway
Recently, I had an experience with a company and thought, “I hate this … Why do they make me do this?” This question wasn’t because of curiosity. No, I was thinking that this is something other customers must hate as well, but they make them do it anyway. So, I...
U.S Economy Set To Lose $12.5BN In International Traveler Spend This Year
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global body representing the Travel & Tourism private sector, today announced its latest Economic Impact Research which found that the U.S. is on track to lose a staggering $12.5BN in international visitor spending this year.
Beyond Room Types: The New Era of Hotel Booking
In the latest episode of the Shiji Insights podcast, host Florencia Cueto sat down with Guillermo González, Chief Partnerships and Business Development Officer at Hotelverse. Their discussion looked into the evolution of guest choice within hotels, moving far beyond traditional room categories. The conversation explored how empowering guests with precise...
Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) Hotel Construction Pipeline Continues Growth at Q1 2025 Close
As seen in the Q1 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total pipeline in the Asia Pacific region, excluding China, (APEC) stands at 2,074 projects/408,213 rooms, representing a 3% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 1% YOY increase in rooms.
Ascott Boosts Talent Development to Drive the Opening of more than 300 New Properties by 2028
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is ramping up talent development to support the opening of more than 300 new properties by 2028. This global expansion is expected to create more than 12,000 new jobs, including over 1,500 property leadership roles. To...
Kimpton Expands Its Presence in Texas with DC Partners with a New Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Anchoring a Walkable Hill Country Mixed-Use Development
Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces plans with Houston-based DC Partners to develop the brand’s fourth Texas location in the picturesque Hill Country. Poised to open in 2027, Kimpton Fredericksburg will anchor the 22-acre mixed-use development, The Meuse. Named after Fredericksburg’s founder, John...
Great Lakes Capital & NFM Break Ground on 300-Key Highly Curated Full-Service Marriott Hotel Development in Cedar Park, Texas
Indiana-based Great Lakes Capital (GLC), in partnership with NFM (Nebraska Furniture Mart) and the City of Cedar Park, proudly celebrated the groundbreaking for a new full-service Marriott hotel and convention center in the heart of CedarView, a premier mixed-use new development in Cedar Park, Texas. This milestone event marks a...
Key Learnings from Check-In 2025 by RoomRaccoon
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, RoomRaccoon brought together its community of independent hoteliers for Check-In 2025, the company’s flagship event hosted at Inspirium Breda.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Sioux Falls Sanford Medical Center Receives Renovation
Home2 Suites Sioux Falls Sanford Medical Center unveiled a new look following a recent renovation. The hotel, connected to Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, underwent a soft renovation to provide a fresh guest experience.