Shiji CEO, Kevin King, receives Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award from Hospitality Technology

Atlanta, Georgia, USA, noviembre 17, 2025 – Shiji International’s CEO Kevin King, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award at the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards, presented during the Hotel Technology Forum by EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology.

The Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the hospitality industry through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and dedication to advancing hotel technology. The Hotel Visionary Awards, now in their 20th year, recognize hotel and technology leaders for groundbreaking initiatives that drive innovation across the industry. Organized by Hospitality Technology, the awards highlight advancements that enhance efficiency, elevate guest engagement, and transform hotel operations.

“This year’s winners represent the kind of leadership that advances hospitality as a whole,” said James Filsinger, CEO of  the award sponsor, VENZA. “Their achievements remind us that progress is measured not only by innovation and technology, but by the trust and confidence delivered to guests, a focus that is central to VENZA’s mission. We are honored to celebrate these visionaries and proud to recognize the forward-thinkers leading our industry into the future.

Kevin King was recognized for his more than 30 years of contributions to hospitality and nearly three decades in hospitality technology, where his work has redefined how hotels operate and connect with guests globally. Under Kevin’s leadership, Shiji has grown from a regional leader to a worldwide organization powering cloud-based solutions like Daylight PMS, used by renowned brands such as IHG, The Peninsula Hotels, Langham Hospitality Group, and Sircle Collection Hotels. His vision has guided Shiji into a global technology innovator that has consistently shaped the future of hotel technology.

“It is an incredible honor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award,” said Kevin King, CEO of Shiji. “This recognition is not only personal but also a reflection of the hard work and passion of everyone at Shiji. Our mission has always been to help hoteliers deliver better guest experiences through technology, and I am proud to see how far our industry has come, and where it is heading.”

Kevin’s award marks a proud milestone for Shiji, reaffirming its leadership in global hospitality innovation and its commitment to empowering hoteliers through connected, scalable, and guest-centric technology.