Envision What The Future Could Look Like to Innovate in Hospitality

with Michael Levie

Hospitality Daily is brought to you with support from Shiji Group, the global hospitality technology leader that helps hotels streamline operations and transform guest experiences.

Today, we’re learning from Michael Levie, co-founder of citizenM.

The Big Idea: Innovate by envisioning what the guest experience could look like and then work backward from that to make it a reality.

Why It Matters: Relying only on experience and what’s worked in the past leads to incremental changes rather than transformative ones - the type that has caused citizenM to stand out as a leader for decades now.

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Driving forward looking in the rearview mirror is not the smartest thing. And that's what we do in our industry.

Michael Levie

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Today’s Takeaways:

Define the Ideal Guest Experience: Close your eyes and envision the perfect guest journey. What would they see, feel, and experience?
Involve Others: Share this vision with your team to benefit from their creativity.
Borrow from Other Industries: Identify one innovative practice from industries like aviation, retail, or technology, and brainstorm how it could be adapted to your hospitality business.

Think Ahead: Consider the long-term trajectory of your organization. What will hospitality look like in 2030—or even 2050? Challenge your team to imagine quantum leaps in guest experience, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

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A MESSAGE FROM SHIJI GROUP

Watch Now: The Future of Hotel Tech - Integration, AI, and Guest Experience

Has Hotel Technology Lost Its Way? Building the Ultimate Tech Stack | Shiji Buzz: Episode 15

Just like you aim to deliver seamless guest experiences, your technology stack should work effortlessly behind the scenes. But are your systems working together as efficiently as they could?

Learn from industry experts from Pro-Invest Group, Pertlink, and Shiji Group as they reveal:

Why the “ultimate tech stack” looks different for every hotel
How to balance AI innovation with practical implementation
What successful hotels are doing to measure the effectiveness of technology

Whether you're evaluating your current systems or planning future technology investments, this candid discussion will help you navigate the evolving landscape of hotel technology.

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