Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, and FreedomPay, a leading provider of secure commerce technology, have announced a partnership that marks a significant expansion into the Mexican market. This partnership underscores Shiji and FreedomPay's commitment to improving staff and guest experiences in the hospitality businesses across Latin America, aligning with the industry's shift towards smoother payments and payment management.  

This partnership between Shiji and FreedomPay will provide a seamless, integrated payments solution to point-of-sale (POS) and property management systems (PMS). The new integrated solution will offer numerous advantages for hospitality businesses, including streamlined operations, enhanced security, and improved guest experiences. This collaboration will also introduce one of the few integrated payment and POS/PMS solutions in Mexico, addressing the region's growing demand for innovative and contactless payment solutions.  

"Our partnership with FreedomPay is a significant milestone for Shiji as we expand into the Mexican market," said Ryan King, Senior Vice President of Shiji Americas. "By integrating our POS and PMS solutions with FreedomPay’s advanced payment technology, we are providing hospitality businesses with a powerful, unified system that meets the growing demand for contactless payments and innovative payment solutions."

The partnership aligns with the region's rapid digital transformation, where businesses are increasingly seeking robust, all-in-one solutions to stay competitive. According to the Research and Markets study, Latin America is undergoing a major transformation, with digital payment volume expected to quadruple by 2027 from 2022 levels, making this collaboration timely and strategically important.

"We are excited to partner with Shiji to bring our secure, innovative payment solutions to Mexico’s hospitality market," said Chris Kronenthal, President of FreedomPay. "This collaboration reflects our commitment to driving digital transformation in the industry, and we look forward to helping hospitality businesses in the region enhance their operations and customer satisfaction through our integrated solutions."