At RoomBoss, a great team is not just about working well together. It is about genuinely enjoying each other’s company.

While our days are focused on building the best tools for the travel industry, our evenings often tell a different story. Team members from both the Sapporo and Niseko offices often gather for some friendly (but fierce!) games.

One of those arenas is card games, with the team swapping travel tech talk for spells and mana. Seeing everyone laughing and competing around the same table is exactly the kind of “magic” that makes our team culture special.

Bouldering is also a team favorite. Always plenty of chalk, even more cheering, and some post-climb muscle soreness, taking our teamwork to a literal new level.

And in winter, Hokkaido itself becomes our playground. With world-class snow right on our doorstep, skiing and snowboarding are a natural extension of team life, whether it’s a quick after-work run or a full day exploring the fresh powder.

Sharing these experiences gives you a little peek into the heart of our office. While we take pride in the software we build, we take equal pride in the relationships we grow. Finding a team you actually want to hang out with after hours is rare, and it’s something we never take for granted. That authentic bond is what makes our team culture supportive and our work-life balance feel genuine.

As we step into 2026, the team at RoomBoss would like to wish our clients and partners around the world a very Happy New Year!

Reflecting on 2025 In 2025, RoomBoss continued to grow alongside our clients. The team now includes members from 13 different nationalities, and we expanded our platform with numerous new features. Growth allows us to better support our international clients and helps bring a global perspective to development and support.

Looking Ahead to 2026 We aren’t slowing down. Our resolution for the coming year is simple: To continue making your business easier to manage. With many exciting updates in the pipeline, our goal is to stay ahead of the industry’s needs and remain a reliable partner for your business growth. We can’t wait to show you what’s next!

A Big Thank You Success in the travel industry is built on relationships. We want to thank you for your continued trust, your valuable feedback, and your partnership.

We wish you a prosperous, busy, and smooth-running 2026!

RoomBoss continues to provide on-site support to help hospitality operators succeed during peak seasons. Recently, Kanae, our Sales and Account Lead, visited users in the Kawaba and Nozawa areas to meet with clients she recently onboarded to the RoomBoss platform.

During the visit, Kanae checked in with clients in person to ensure RoomBoss was running smoothly within daily operations. She also provided follow-up training for new staff members, helping teams adopt the system quickly and use it with confidence.

RoomBoss supports clients beyond remote communication. By being present on the ground, we help users get the most value from the platform and maintain operational excellence when it matters most.

We are thrilled to introduce the latest member to the RoomBoss team: Miyu!

Miyu joins our Client Success team with a background that is a perfect fit for the industry we serve. Having spent seven seasons at a premier Japan-based travel agency, she knows the ins and outs of the ski industry and the unique needs of travel operators. With years of resort-side experience under her belt, Miyu is well-equipped to support our users with insight into their daily operations.

Miyu is a true fan of the Hokkaido lifestyle. In the summer, you’ll find her out on the water on a SUP, and in the winter, she’s an enthusiastic snowboarder. When she’s relaxing at home, Miyu has recently caught the vinyl bug. If you have any record recommendations to help her build her new collection, she’s all ears!

We are so happy to have Miyu’s energy on the team!

We’re happy to welcome Patrick to RoomBoss as a software quality assurance engineer, where he helps ensure our platform delivers a smooth and reliable experience for our users.

Patrick began his career in quality assurance in the Philippines in 2012, specializing in performance and automation testing. He has since gained experience across multiple industries, including retail banking, rail freight, and airlines, working with a variety of clients.

Outside of work, Patrick is passionate about coffee and photography. He enjoys brewing coffee at home and spending weekends exploring cafés, parks, and museums with his cameras, always in search of the perfect shot and the perfect cup.

Welcome Patrick to RoomBoss!

RoomBoss now makes it easy for hotels to spotlight the features guests look for most. Hotels can assign attributes like Ski in Ski out, Onsen or Hot Spring, Parking, Spa Facilities, Non Smoking, Air Conditioning, Kitchen, and Washing Machine to properties and room types.

These attributes enhance the booking experience by allowing guests to filter results based on what they are looking for. They can also quickly confirm which features are available for each property and room type. This helps guests make confident choices and find the right accommodation faster.

To learn more about this feature, please visit our help page.

At RoomBoss, we believe that a healthy work-life balance helps our team do their best work. Our culture encourages flexibility and understanding so everyone can thrive; both at work and at home.

We’re delighted to share that one of our team members will soon be taking maternity leave. Over the years, several others have also taken paternity leave, something we’re proud to fully support. These moments remind us that work is just one part of life, and family time matters too.

By supporting our team members during important life events, RoomBoss continues to grow as a company that values care, balance, and long-term wellbeing.

On November 15, 2025, our very own Julian traded his laptop for a headband to take on the Spartan Sprint Okinawa at Toyosaki Seaside Park.

Competitors tackled 20 obstacles across a 5km course, proving they have the “mud-crawling” skills to handle just about anything. This “work hard, play hard” spirit is exactly what we value here at RB.

Not only did he survive the course, Julian crushed it, bringing home 2nd place in his division!

Say hello to the newest member of RoomBoss, Noah, who will be working as part of our security team to safeguard our network and infrastructure.

Originally from Georgia, USA, Noah studied computer science and previously worked at NTT’s Basic Research Laboratory in Kanagawa before moving to Tokyo in 2022 to continue his IT career.

Outside the office, you’ll probably find him gaming, playing piano, producing music, building computers, or exploring parks and lakes around Japan, all while sharpening his Japanese skills.

We’re delighted to have Noah on board!

The winter season is in full swing, and at RoomBoss, we know that your business doesn’t take a day off, so neither do we. To better support our partners during this high-demand period, we have expanded our support operations to 7 days a week.

Whether it’s a quick question or technical guidance, our team is here to ensure your operations remain seamless from Monday through Sunday.

Furthermore, our commitment to your success goes beyond the help desk. Our system engineers are also working 7 days a week behind the scenes, monitoring our infrastructure to maintain the industry-leading system availability you rely on during your busiest months.