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Travel Tripper Integrates Future Demand Data on the RezTrip CRS Rate Grid
Travel Tripper | June 24, 2014
Hotel CRS' receive millions of availability requests on a daily basis, which is the best indicator of future demand. Until now, no hotel CRS has captured and provided this data to the hotel revenue managers, whom can benefit tremendously from it. The RezTrip CRS will be the first system to make future demand data available to hotels in the place they can make the best use of it - on the RezTrip CRS Rate Grid, where they manage their pricing and availability. Future demand data will be presented in a color-coded heat map in a calendar format, from where hotels can also maintain pricing, availability and restrictions. The heat map represe...
Lodging Interactive Wins Multiple Awards for Excellence in Website Design
Lodging Interactive | June 24, 2014
The hospitality industry's full-service digital marketing agency has been honored with three awards for outstanding achievement in hotel and resort website design Parsippany, N.J. - June 24, 2014 - Lodging Interactive, a worldwide-recognized leader in digital marketing and innovative web design exclusively servicing the hospitality industry, is the proud recipient of multiple Interactive Media Awards™ for Outstanding Achievement in website design from the Interactive Media Council Inc. This month, the Interactive Media Council Inc. recognized three property websites recently built by Lodging Interactive by awarding the second highest ...
Kaba Launches ‘Kaba Mobile Access Solutions’ at HITEC
Kaba - Beyond security | June 24, 2014
At HITEC Download Kaba's Mobile Key App for iPhone and Android Demo at Booth # 513 Kaba Gives HITEC Attendees Downloadable App for Demo of 'Bluetooth Low Energy' Enabled Mobile Key Access MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - June 24, 2014 - Kaba invites HITEC attendees to experience secure mobile credential deployment via a cloud-based mobile access system and a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) enabled at-lock guest experience. Attendees will be able to download an app that enables them to use their Apple iPhones (4S and above) to access Kaba guest door locks. Kaba provides the Saflok™ and ILCO™ brands of electronic locks. Click here for information o...
Cendyn/ONE™ Debuts Innovative DATA INTELLIGENCE Platform and Methodology at HITEC 2014
Cendyn/ONE | June 24, 2014
Cendyn/ONE demonstrates industry leading data solutions at world's largest hotel technology event Boca Raton, FL - June 24, 2014 - With its unique ability to drive significantly higher marketing ROI for hotels and resorts, Cendyn/ONE™ has strengthened its position as the industry leader in data-driven digital marketing, offering true "Data Intelligence" solutions. By turning data to insight to action, Cendyn/ONE drives immediate measurable impact. Providing a fully integrated cloud-based software and services platform, the newly launched subsidiary of Cendyn offers a comprehensive solution for hotels' digital mar...
Agilysys Previews rGuest™ Stay Property Management System
Agilysys | June 24, 2014
First Application Built Using New rGuest Hospitality Software Platform ALPHARETTA, GA. - June 24, 2014 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative hospitality software solutions and services, today announced the preview of rGuest™ Stay, a groundbreaking property management system that is the first in a suite of applications built using the new rGuest hospitality software platform. The solution can be seen at HITEC 2014 in Los Angeles. rGuest Stay is a guest-centric property management system that utilizes a standards-based solution on an open platform to enable richly integrated applications delivered from Agilys...
Datavision Involved at Several Venues During HITEC Week
Datavision Technologies | June 24, 2014
Datavision will participate in many sessions and venues throughout the HITEC week, based at booth 1227 in the exhibit hall Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - Join Datavision at the HFTP HITEC show in Los Angeles on June 23-26th, in the LA Convention Center. Datavision, the premier business intelligence system in the hospitality industry. Datavision provides 360 degree view of data in the property or corporate office. John Naisbett remarked, "The most reliable way to forecast the future is to understand the present". Stop by Datavision at booth 1227 to get information on how Datavision helps their customers spot current trends, identify opportunit...
Infor to Deliver More Secure Payment Options for the Hospitality Industry
Merchant Link | June 24, 2014
New Integration with Merchant Link Offers Flexible Solution to Better Protect Guest Data NEW YORK - Jun 24, 2014 - Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced a new partnership with Merchant Link to offer hoteliers added security through tokenization and Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) for credit card swipes on the HMS Mobile Check in application. Merchant Link, a leader in providing security and support for payment acceptance in the industry, delivers tools with added security to manage transactions more securely in today's complex and changing payment landscape. Throu...
SHR Offers Sneak Peek of WAYV, a New Location Services App, at HITEC 2014
SHR | June 24, 2014
HOUSTON, TX, June 24, 2014- Sceptre Hospitality Resources (SHR) today announced the development of WAYV, a new location services application for the hospitality industry. The app, scheduled for release later in 2014, can be configured to offer convenient services and special offers based on the guest's location in relation to the hotel or resort. This not only improves the guest experience, but can also lead to increased revenue for hotels. "By having access to guest locations, you as a hotelier can offer a better overall hotel experience for each of your guests, while increasing revenue for your hotel. You can offer a more efficient ch...
Big Data is a Big Deal in Hospitality
Les Spielman | June 24, 2014
By: Les Spielman, CEO of Hospitality Automation Consultants Early this year, news broke of a data breach at White Lodging, a company that maintains multiple popular hotel franchises including Hilton, Sheraton and Marriott. The breach, which actually took place in 2013, resulted in hundreds of cases of credit card fraud for customers who had previously stayed at White Lodging-managed hotels. As writers hurried to draft stories with the latest updates and worried customers checked their bills for unusual activity, White Lodging, along with the major hotels it manages, were tasked with locating the hack, securing their remaining data and c...
Leading Hoteliers Continue to Invest in Infor for Revenue Management
Infor | June 23, 2014
More than 340 Properties Selected Infor EzRMS in Latest Fiscal Year NEW YORK - Jun 23, 2014 Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced that more than 340 hotel and resort properties around the world have selected Infor EzRMS over the past twelve months, including leading brands such as Destination Hotels & Resorts (US), Dorint Hotels & Resorts (Germany), Hotel Westminster (France), Mandarin Orchard Singapore (Singapore), and Baiyun Hotel Guangzhou (China). The latest release of the application is part of Infor CloudSuite™ Hospitality, which provides industry c...
The Liaison Capitol Hill Uses HotSOS from Newmarket to Improve Day-to-Day Operations
NewMarket | June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014 – Portsmouth, NH – The Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel and longtime customer of HotSOS, is one of the top boutique hotels in Washington, DC, offering 343 guest rooms to accommodate visitors from around the world. With a prime location on Capitol Hill, The Liaison is the closest hotel to the U.S. Capitol and dozens of the country's most visited museums and monuments. It provides a powerful connection to the city as well as a comfortable escape for guests. Inefficient Communications Lead to Operational Challenges In 2007, The Liaison realized that it needed the ability to quickly resolve reported issues and addres...
Travel Tripper Announces RezTrip CRS Connectivity Meta Search Sites
Travel Tripper | June 23, 2014
Travel Tripper announced today that its RezTrip CRS will offer connectivity to all major meta-search sites. Acting as one-stop shops for the consumer to find and compare hotel availability and prices, over the past few years meta-search sites have become a major driver of hotel reservations. RezTrip partner hotels can now advertise rates on their own website on sites such as Google Hotel Finder, Trip Advisor, Kayak and Trivago in order to gain more direct business. This allows hotels to increase ADR by shifting market share away from high margin OTAs. Moreover Travel Tripper's RezTrip CRS recognizes mobile traffic on the meta-search sit...
Further Growth Expected in Africa’s Hospitality Sector in the Next 5 Years, According to PwC Report
PwC | June 23, 2014
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, June 23, 2014 -- Despite South Africa's economy facing headwinds, the hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years in the wake of a number of inbound travellers into the African continent, according to a report issued by PwC today (http://www.pwc.com). Nikki Forster, PwC Leader of Hospitality and Gaming, says: "Although South Africa's economy has weakened, growth in international travel and tourism and rising room rates have bolstered the hospitality sector." PwC's 4th edition of the 'Hospitality Outlook: 2014-2018' projects that by the year 2018 the overall occupancy rate across all...
Pinball Promo Launched for Hotel Companies Moving to Itesso’s Cloud-Native Enterprise Lodging System
Itesso | June 23, 2014
Itesso to give pinball machines to new customers, helping them fill server room space and staff time gained through implementing the ELS solution. ATLANTA- JUNE 23, 2014 - Inspired by the significant reductions in staff time and server room space needed at hotels switching to its proprietary PMS/CRS platform, Itesso, the global innovator in Cloud-native hospitality technology, is highlighting those efficiencies with its latest promotion, launching this week at HITEC 2014 in Los Angeles. As a Cloud-native solution that requires no onsite hardware, ELS eliminates the need for bulky server equipment, essentially turning server rooms into v...
Intelity’s ICE is Now Available Through the MICROS Commerce Platform
Intelity | June 23, 2014
LOS ANGELES – June 23, 2014 – Intelity the first company to make hotel guest services available on guestroom tablets and on guests' personal connected devices, is pleased to announce the availability of Intelity's ICE (Interactive Customer Experience™) guest service platform through the hosted MICROS Commerce Platform™ (MCP). MCP is a cloud-based, next-generation system interface that marks the first time local, content and ecommerce systems have fully integrated in the hospitality space. With MCP, hotels, restaurants and retail businesses can integrate with a number of select solutions through a single management module. Inteli...
CheckMate Showcases Game-Changing Mobile Guest Engagement Technology at HITEC 2014
CheckMate | June 23, 2014
Beyond Online Check-in, Platform Offers Powerful Guest Experience to Drive Revenue and Personal Service San Francisco, CA - June 23, 2014 - CheckMate, the revolutionary mobile check-in platform, will be showcased at the 2014 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), the world's largest hospitality technology conference. The event, to be held June 23-26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California, is expected to draw more than 5000 attendees this year, including leading hospitality executives and suppliers representing hotels, resorts and technology. CheckMate's mobile technology is changing how guests per...
Vizergy’s Web Management Platform Centralizes Data, Makes Marketing Easier, Helps Properties Thrive
June 23, 2014
Hoteliers Demanded the Digital Solution and Vizergy® Delivered a Game Changer Jacksonville, FL (June 23, 2014) - Although the Vizergy Hotel Web Management Platform was released several months ago, it has already evolved significantly. There is now nothing on the market that matches the completeness and depth that it delivers. With one login and an intuitive, customizable interface, hotel marketers can manage their entire direct online presence. Watch this video to learn more about the platform, and sign up for a detailed demo to see how it can serve the unique needs of your property or management company. "We've utilized Vizergy's Hote...
New Ownership Brings More Changes to the Radisson Hotel Detroit-Bloomfield Hills
BuildCentral | June 23, 2014
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 362 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. June 23, 2014 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 362 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: Embassy Suites Baltimore-BWI Airport (Linthicum, MD) Hilton Cabana Miami Beach (Miami Beach, FL) Seton Hotel (Ne...
OpenWays Success with Bluetooth 4.0 Mobile Key Solution Inspires HITEC Giveaway
OpenWays | June 23, 2014
OpenWays, utilizing its expertise with Bluetooth 4.0 / BLE in the residential markets, will be introducing Its BLE-enabled 4th generation Hospitality Mobile Key solution, "BlueWays," at HITEC. Hoteliers can join in the celebration with a chance to win one for their house. Los Angeles - JUNE 23, 2014 - OpenWays, the global leader in mobile key solutions (mobile-based front desk bypass solutions), is unveiling yet another industry first: BlueWays and BlueWays+ with Bluetooth 4.0-- the only Bluetooth-enabled mobile key solution on the market that can quickly and cost-effectively upgrade EXISTING hotel locks. The BlueWays family of solution...
Cendyn/ONE™ Selected as Official Tech Tour Stop at HITEC 2014
Cendyn/ONE | June 19, 2014
Will Share Unique Insights on Business Intelligence and Big Data to Drive Marketing Results Boca Raton, Fla. – June 19, 2014 – Cendyn/ONE™ has been selected as an official Tech Tour Stop during the popular educational sessions at HITEC 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. These exclusive tours will take place on the show floor from 8:30 - 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 25th. During the tour sessions, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Mike Goldenberg, will showcase Cendyn/ONE's digital marketing platform – the most advanced marketing and guest intelligence solution built for the hotel industry. This unique solution po...
Flyte Systems Travel Information Service goes Live at Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport Hotel
Flyte Systems | June 19, 2014
At HITEC Visit Flyte Systems in Booth # 1235 June 23 to 26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center Hyatt Place Enhances Guest Service; Gives Guests Flyte Systems' Real-Time Flight Information for Three Airports for Travel Convenience CHICAGO, IL June 19, 2014 - Flyte Systems announced that the Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport Hotel installed the FlyteBoard real-time airport flight information display solution. FlyteBoard at the Hyatt Place shows airline arrivals and departures for the JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark International Airports for greater guest convenience. Flyte Systems is the leading provider of cost effective airport trave...
Newmarket Announces Dates and Location of NICC 2015
Newmarket International Inc. | June 19, 2014
June 19, 2014 – Portsmouth, NH – Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), an Amadeus company, the proven business solutions provider for empowering hospitality organizations to lower costs and increase revenue, while improving customer satisfaction and guest loyalty, today announced the dates and location of NICC 2015, its annual international customer conference. "Newmarket is excited to announce that we will be hosting NICC 2015 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire," stated Gregg Hopkins, Vice President of Marketing for Newmarket. "With 2015 being our 30th anniversary, it will be great to bring our customers back to the area where t...
Travel Tripper Announces Upcoming Launch of the Automated Best Rate Guarantee in the Reztrip CRS
Travel Tripper | June 19, 2014
Travel Tripper is excited to announce the upcoming beta launch of it's patent-pending Automated Best Rate Guarantee feature - one of our most exciting features to date! Rate Parity issues are common in our industry due to a variety of reasons including technology issues, human error and even unauthorized special discounts offered on OTA channels. In order to counter such concerns, with the launch of the Automated Best Rate Guarantee feature, the RezTrip booking engines (website, mobile and call center) will be able to shop your own hotel's rates across various OTAs and ensure that consumers are always offered the best price right on you...
Hotel Guests Stream Their Mobile Content to TVs with New Integration from Intelity and Guest-tek™
Intelity | June 19, 2014
NEW YORK – June 19, 2014 – Intelity and Guest-tek have announced a new integration that allows hotels to offer guests the ability to stream media content from their mobile devices to guestroom TVs. The integration uses technology from Guest-tek which permits hotel guests to use Intelity's ICE (Interactive Customer Experience™) platform to pair a smartphone or tablet with any guestroom TV. If there are multiple in-room TVs, guests can specify which one they would like to stream to. Guests have the choice of using either their personal mobile devices or complementary in-room tablets provided by the hotel, depending on the property. ...
