Hotel outdoor spaces are no longer an afterthought; they are now central to the guest experience. These sophisticated extensions of the hotel brand must deliver on aesthetics, efficiency, and sustainability. The key is fusing landscape architecture with smart technology to create memorable, resilient environments. This involves creating living systems that adapt to seasons, guest flows, and environmental conditions. To delve deeper, Shiji Insights spoke with landscape architect Victoria Cobeña. Her forward-thinking work blends natural beauty with hidden tech, revealing how hotels can transform outdoor assets into powerful drivers of value.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Reaching One Million Open Rooms Worldwide
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces that it has surpassed one million open rooms across the globe, as demand for its brands continues to grow.
Tokyo Named World’s Best ‘Workcation’ City for 2025; Singapore Ranks among Asia’s Top Cities Where Flexible Working Drives Productivity on the Move
Tokyo has been named the world’s best workcation city for 2025 in International Workplace Group’s (IWG) third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, with Singapore ranking among Asia’s top cities where flexible working enables professionals to stay productive while travelling. The ranking sees Tokyo surpass global contenders such as Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest, while other Asian cities on the list include Seoul, Beijing, and Jakarta.
The Shelbourne to Undergo Elegant, Landmark Refurbishment Led by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio
A year after celebrating its bicentennial year, The Shelbourne, Dublin’s Grande Dame, is preparing to embark on the next chapter in its illustrious story. In late October 2025, the iconic five-star hotel will begin an extensive year-long refurbishment of the guestroom offering, designed to preserve its timeless elegance while subtly evolving the experience for a new era.
From Patchwork to Platform: The Case for Unified Hotel Systems
It usually starts with a simple fix. One team wants better upsell options, so a new CRM is added. Another needs richer analytics, so in comes a reporting tool. The spa needs its own booking interface. The restaurant team demands a POS that talks to the kitchen the way they like. All good intentions.
GCSTIMES carbon-neutral amenity kits
With growing pressure for ESG transparency and investors scrutinizing every claim, how does your hotel prove its commitment to the sustainability? Vague promises are no longer enough.
Still Pitch Slapping? Let’s Fix Your Hotel Tech Sales in 2025
Look, I love this industry. I’ve spent decades helping hotel tech companies break through the noise. But there’s one thing we have to talk about: the pitch slap epidemic.
How Andronis increased email revenue by 600% with Revinate Marketing
Andronis is known for its high-end hospitality and personalised service in Greece’s most famous tourist spots, Santorini and Paros. It has a hand-picked selection of five award-winning luxury properties. Andronis invites travellers to experience the Aegean through a lens of understated luxury. With a commitment to delivering hospitality that goes beyond expectations, Andronis crafts experiences and memories that linger long after guests have departed.
Geopolitics is rewriting the rules of hospitality. Are we ready?
Geopolitical risk is no longer background noise. It’s the soundtrack to global business – and it’s growing louder.
Now Open: Tella Thera Immerses Guests in Crete’s Local Landscape
For the brand-new all-suite resort Tella Thera in northwestern Crete, the surrounding landscape is more than just a setting. It is an essential and respected part of every guest experience. From partially subterranean suites with private pools to biomorphically shaped architecture and décor, planted rooftop terraces, a holistic spa, and a zero-waste restaurant, the family-owned property brings a new kind of conscious hospitality to the Greek island.