HOLLYWOOD, Florida, USA, September 29, 2025 – Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced that American Liberty Hospitality (ALH) has expanded its use of Infrasys POS, Stellaris Digital Dine, and Infrasys POS Move (iOS mobility solution) to seven of its properties, marking a significant milestone in the group’s digital transformation journey. The rollout includes the group’s newest acquisition, the Hilton Houston Westchase, a 275+ room property in Houston, Texas, which went live earlier this year and implemented Infrasys POS Move to further enhance mobility in its F&B operations.
The ROI of Wellness
Wellness is reshaping hospitality and real estate. It is no longer a luxury; it is a global economic force and a core business strategy. The global wellness economy reached $6.3 trillion in 2023 and is projected to hit $9 trillion by 2028, according to the Global Wellness Economy Monitor by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Of the 11 categories of wellness, the three (3) key growth areas include Wellness Real Estate, Wellness Tourism, and Mental Wellness, sectors now recognized as essential drivers in hospitality and real estate.
Future Hospitality Summit showcases Albania’s array of hospitality investment opportunities with dedicated Country Pavilion for 2025
Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is showcasing Albania’s wide and diverse range of hospitality investment opportunities with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the country’s fast-growing tourism sector, sustainable vision and plans to become a year-round, multi-sector tourism destination.
From Plastic to Playful: GCSTIMES Keycards Go Creative and Interactive
A hotel keycard may be small, but its impact on the guest journey can be monumental. That was the message from GCSTIMES, which presented its vision for the future of keycard innovation at the Wyndham SEAPR General Managers Conference in Thailand this month.
HFTP 2025 Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, October 23 at Annual Convention
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has scheduled its 2025 Annual Business Meeting to take place during the HFTP Annual Convention on Thursday, October 23, from 4:30–5:30 p.m..
HotelTechReport Launches 2026 Budget Season Buyers Guides to Help Hoteliers Make Smarter Tech Investments
HotelTechReport, the world’s largest online marketplace for hotel technology, today announced the launch of a new series of Buyers Guides designed to support hoteliers during budget season. Covering more than 20 software categories from property management systems to guest experience platforms the guides consolidate insights from over 60,000 verified user reviews and expert editorial research, making them the most comprehensive resources available for evaluating hotel software.
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Optimizing your hotel database: Quantity vs quality
Tempted by big audiences and the lure of impressive returns, hotels often want to keep the number of email addresses in their databases high. But this is actually the downfall of many email marketing strategies.
Hilton Expands in Milan with Cadorna Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will expand its Milan presence with the signing of Cadorna Hotel Milan, Curio Collection by Hilton, set to open in January 2028.
Hilton Signs Majestic Palace Sorrento, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed Majestic Palace Sorrento, Curio Collection by Hilton, set to open in spring 2027 after a full renovation.

