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Clairvoyix Brings Big Data Down to Size and Quantifies the Value of the Marketing Database
Clairvoyix, LLC | June 24, 2013
Using Historical Transactions in the Marketing Database Clairvoyix is able to Determine the Unrealized Value of a Property's Past Guests Visit Clairvoyix in Booth # 1049 at HITEC 2013 Henderson, NV, June 25, 2013 – Clairvoyix, the leader in enterprise class, hospitality specific marketing automation, is once again "bringing big data down to size" by giving our clients the ability to assign a dollar amount to the past guest data stored in their Clairvoyix hosted marketing database. Today Clairvoyix announces the Database Valuator, a web based application that analyzes the past guest history of one or more properties in a Clairvoyix h...
MICROS Introduces the MICROS Commerce Platform
MICROS Systems | June 24, 2013
A Fully Integrated Enterprise Solution Set to Revolutionize the Hospitality and Retail Space Columbia, MD – June 25, 2013—MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to introduce the new MICROS Commerce Platform (MCP). MCP is a single commerce engine that seamlessly connects all consumer touch points, to deliver a groundbreaking and rapidly deployable open solution for commerce needs across the hotel, restaurant and retail markets, powering your enterprise with a unified offering. MICROS' fully integrated enterprise solutions are leading the way w...
Crestron Brings New Level of Comfort & Energy Efficiencies to Hotels
Crestron | June 24, 2013
Crestron Fusion™ Software Now Natively Supports MICROS® OPERA Property Management Systems Rockleigh, NJ, June 24, 2013 - The modern hotel has embraced control and automation technologies to provide guests with an added layer of comfort and convenience, while also achieving significant energy savings for its properties. Crestron has played a pivotal role in shaping the high-tech hotel by creating solutions that enhance the hotel stay for guests and increase efficiencies for facility managers. Crestron is pleased to announce its native support of MICROS® OPERA, the premier global property management system (PMS) platform. MICROS OPERA no...
Infor Ming.le Powers Next Generation of Infor Hospitality Management Software
Infor | June 24, 2013
Social Collaboration, Integrated Dashboards and Enhanced Mobile Capabilities Help to Drive Profitability NEW YORK- June 24, 2013 - Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced the availability of Infor HMS 3.5 integrated with Infor Ming.le, the company's next generation of hotel management and business social collaboration software in the Infor Hospitality suite of solutions. ION-enabled Infor HMS provides enhanced property management functionality that enables hoteliers to serve guests more efficiently, with speed and agility. Combined with Infor Ming.le, a consumer grad...
UniFocus Provides Survey Solutions Services Gratis for Give Kids The World
Give Kids The World | June 24, 2013
Enhancing Memories of a Lifetime for Families Dallas, TX - June 24, 2013 - UniFocus is proud to announce we have contributed our guest feedback survey solutions to Give Kids The World. Give Kids The World (GKTW) is a Central Florida nonprofit "storybook" resort that provides cost-free, week long vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world. With UniFocus' online system, GKTW will be able to more efficiently capture history and have reports analyzing the data and trends. The online system empowers their teams to respond to guest experiences within one day of departure, and thus provides a...
New Premium Content Controls Announced for Intelity’s ICE Sapphire Platform
Intelity | June 24, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla., June 24, 2013 - With its official release date fast approaching, new information is available about ICE Sapphire, the new guest services platform from hospitality technology firm Intelity. The company announced today that it is introducing a Premium Content model that will be available for clients that sign up for ICE Sapphire. Guests can use Intelity's ICE guest service platform to access all of a hotel's services as well as look up information, but with the new ICE Sapphire Premium Content option, hotels will be able to select which features, if any, they want to identify as premium. These premium features can include game...
Hoteliers Leverage BYOD with the Power of OpenWays’ Mobile Master Key
OpenWays | June 24, 2013
The Bring Your Own Device trend is expanding to the hospitality industry as employees look to use their smartphones, tablets and laptops to do their jobs more efficiently; Adding Mobile Master Key from OpenWays to a hotel's BYOD program is reducing labor and material costs while increasing operational and staff efficiencies. Visit OpenWays at HITEC in Booth 1324 Los Angeles - JUNE 24, 2013 - Gone are the days when employees are reprimanded for using their personal mobile devices while on the job. Instead, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is becoming a mainstream practice in many industries as a part of mobile application management. Accordi...
Hotel Industry Thought Leaders To Tackle Innovations in Technology, Marketing and Revenue Management
Duetto | June 24, 2013
Powered by Duetto, the First Revenue Strategy Summit (RSS) Will be Held November 12, 2013 at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel New York, June 24, 2013 ... Silver Hospitality Group, LLC announced the first Revenue Strategy Summit (RSS), a gathering of thought leaders and practitioners who will examine forces reshaping the hospitality industry and discuss how marketing and technology must evolve to meet new demands. The conference will examine the future of revenue strategy disciplines such as revenue management, distribution, e-commerce, loyalty marketing, sales and reputation management. The full-day conference will combine education, networking...
Softscribe® Inc. Signs Joint Venture with WC+G Ad Logic
Doug Gonterman & WC+G Ad Logic | June 24, 2013
Award-winning Tech PR Firm Leverages 5-Year Relationship with WC+G Ad Logic Principal, Doug Gonterman; Powers Integrated Marketing for Clients; Expands to New Offices Atlanta - June 24, 2013 - Softscribe Inc. announced a joint venture with Atlanta-based WC+G Ad Logic, a boutique agency that solves business problems through advertising for national, Fortune 500, and entrepreneurial clients. Softscribe Inc. is an award winning technology public relations, market consulting and branding corporation. WC+G Ad Logic provides creative and ad execution for Softscribe Inc.'s clients. Click here for results. "Softscribe's tech PR clients in the h...
VingCard Elsafe Introduces “Allure by VingCard” a “No-lock-on-the-door” RFID Hotel Locking Solution
VingCard Elsafe | June 24, 2013
Unique new RFID locking system provides an integrated in-room solution with sleek "no hardware" design and customizable functionality Dallas - June 24, 2013 - VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announces the introduction of "Allure by VingCard," a highly innovative RFID locking solution with a unique, interactive design and more features than ever before available in an electronic locking system. Allure by VingCard will be demonstrated at HITEC 2013, the world's largest hospitality technology show, taking place June 24-27 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Demonstrations of th...
Quebec Hotel Association Digs Deep into Data to Drive Strategy & Emphasize Service Across Region
TrustYou | June 21, 2013
TrustYou Partners with Destination to Deliver Semantic Analysis of Online Reviews & Feedback on Over 20 Topics, from Service to Cleanliness, Restaurants to Rooms & More Dallas, USA & Munich, Germany - June 24, 2013 - The Quebec Hotel Association (QHA) recognizes guest feedback is golden. Good or bad, the online opinions expressed by travelers to Quebec are rich in data and trends that help to drive strategy and underscore the importance of delivering exceptional service. QHA has partnered with TrustYou, an online reputation management (ORM) market leader and travel-technology company, to provide detailed semantic analysis to 90...
Uniguest Helps Hotels Deliver a Consistent Connectivity Experience
Uniguest | June 21, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 24, 2013) - Increasing business and leisure traveler expectations for connectivity and access to information wherever they go and stay has created opportunities for hotels and resorts in every segment to distinguish themselves from the competition by providing seamless service in a consistent, trusted way. Given the spectrum of digital touch points in any hotel - fixed and mobile, from public-access computers to digital signs and interactive kiosks - hotel operators face a daunting technological and managerial challenge to ensure the information they present is up to date, consistent with brand standards and that ...
Amman Airport Hotel Chooses Pegasus Connect+ Premium Services
Pegasus Solutions | June 17, 2013
Four-star Property Near Newly Opened Queen Alia International Airport Terminal Selects Pegasus Solutions to Attract International Traffic DALLAS (June 17, 2013) – Jordan's four-star Amman Airport Hotel has selected Pegasus Connect+ Premium from Pegasus Solutions to attract more international traffic. The 304-room hotel is the only airport property for the recently expanded Queen Alia International Airport, a status that increases its opportunity to attract both corporate and leisure traffic through Pegasus' global sales and marketing support under the "UI" chain code. "Our hotel already appeals to an enviable list of VIPs and royalty ...
NAVIS Delivers Strong Year-End Results; Reservation Sales System Leader Adds 7 Clients in Q4
NAVIS | June 17, 2013
The Broadmoor, Aspen Skiing Company, Colonial Williamsburg, Auberge Resorts Select NAVIS to Increase Leisure Revenue At HITEC Visit NAVIS in Booth # 1315 June 24 to 27, Minneapolis Convention Center Bend, OR - June 17, 2013 - NAVIS, the leading reservation sales system provider for the resort, hotel, and vacation rental markets, concluded its 2013 fiscal year with a 37% revenue increase over 2012. The company announced that 7 resort operators signed on in Q4 for leisure voice channel reservation sales services. NAVIS implements powerful outbound leisure sales strategies that increase revenue. NAVIS also measures marketing ROI for onlin...
ZDirect Drives Big Data
ZDirect | June 17, 2013
Produced in conjunction with Arizona State University, ZDirect launches a predictive analytics eMail survey for Shell Vacations Hospitality that achieves a high response rate and drives $100,000+ in room revenues; Visit ZDirect at HITEC in Booth 125 [HALLANDALE BEACH, FL- JUNE 17, 2013] - Shell Vacations LLC, a Wyndham Vacation Ownership (NYSE: WVO) subsidiary and one of the largest independent vacation ownership clubs and property-management groups in North America, is reaping big rewards from a survey pilot launched in cooperation with ZDirect and Arizona State University. The Shell Vacations Hospitality 2013 Logit Study used predict...
New Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront Tower Slated for Completion August 2013
BuildCentral, Inc. | June 14, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Added/Updated 136 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. June 17, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 136 hotel projects in the last two weeks to Hotel Construction, a nationwide database of hotel construction projects, openings, and key decision makers (Owner/Developers, Architects and Contractors). These proposed hotels are still in the planning stages. Now is the perfect time to have your product drawn into plans, or offer construction services: Main Street Mixed-Use Development (Royal Oak, MI) LaQuinta (East Syracuse, NY) Coconut Creek Hot...
The Rainmaker Group Earns Distinction as One of the Top 40 Fastest Growing Companies in Georgia
Rainmaker Group | June 12, 2013
ATLANTA, GA - June 12, 2013 - The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Atlanta released its list of the Georgia Fast 40 for 2013, and The Rainmaker Group is among this year's distinguished group of companies contributing to the overall health and recovery of Georgia's economy as a whole. This is the fifth year for the Georgia Fast 40 award competition, which honors companies for achieving sustained growth. Growth is measured objectively based on revenue and employment, whether achieved organically or through acquisition. Approximately 100 companies with headquarters in Georgia submitted applications, and the Top 40 companies are categ...
Agilysys Acquires Assets of TimeManagement Corporation
Agilysys | June 12, 2013
Acquisition will add TMx, a leading integrated labor management solution, to the Agilysys portfolio of hospitality technology solutions ALPHARETTA, GA - June 12, 2013 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software, services and solutions, has announced that it has acquired the assets of TimeManagement Corporation, a privately-owned Minneapolis-based technology provider with solutions that streamline workforce management environments for hospitality operators. The company funded the acquisition through cash on hand and expects the transaction to be immediately accretive t...
Italy’s Atahotels Entrusts Worldwide Sales & Marketing of 6,000-room Portfolio to Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | June 12, 2013
19 Properties in Italy's Most Beautiful Locations Switch from Private Label to "UI" Chain Code DALLAS (June 12, 2013) – Italy's Atahotels has dropped its own chain code and entrusted the worldwide sales and marketing of its full 6,000-room portfolio to Pegasus Solutions. The nearly 50-year-old brand's luxury, ubiquitous throughout Italy at its 19 properties, will now enjoy a higher profile among global travel buyers through Pegasus Connect+ Premium under the "UI" chain code. "For years, Atahotels has defined quality made in Italy," said Roberto Franchi, chief executive officer of Atahotels. "Today, we set global trends in the hospital...
Flip.to Brand Advocate Platform Drives Visitors and Direct Bookings to Cove Haven Resorts
Flip.to | June 11, 2013
All-Inclusive Entertainment Resorts turn to leaders in social marketing to increase website traffic and boost revenue Orlando, FL — June 12, 2013 — Flip.to, a brand advocate platform that helps hotels leverage the marketing power of social media by encouraging guests to spread the word about upcoming stays, has been implemented at the Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the Pocono Mountains. The three resorts are seeing positive trends in website traffic and direct room bookings as a result of Flip.to's technology. The Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts are open year-round and offer a perfect retreat for a Weekend Getaway or Extended ...
New Castle Names New Senior Management Team for 117-room Westport Inn in Westport, Connecticut
FCS | June 11, 2013
Paul Boyle Appointed as General Manager and Annette Martinez Named as Director of Sales and Marketing SHELTON, Conn. - June 11, 2013 - Officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today named Paul Boyle general manager and Annette Martinez director of sales and marketing of the 117-room Westport Inn in Westport, Conn. New Castle assumed management of the hotel in April of this year. "The Westport Inn is ripe for experienced management and creative marketing input," said Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle. "Paul and Annette are the two best people to reposition this hotel and full...
B4Checkin Builds Custom Booking Engine to Handle 32 Room Types at Edmonton’s Fantasyland Hotel
B4checkin | June 11, 2013
One of Canada's busiest hotels, this multi-themed property couldn't find a booking engine capable of handling its many room types...so B4Checkin created one HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - JUNE 11, 2013 - For a themed property like Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, it is crucial that potential guests be able to search for and book the exact room type they want. One of Canada's busiest hotels, guests travel from all over the world to stay in guestrooms styled like an igloo, a Polynesian paradise, an African safari and many more. In fact, Fantasyland boasts 11 different themes with a whopping 32 different room types at the 355-room property. Combin...
Travel Tripper Launches RezTrip’s Latest Booking Engine
Travel Tripper | June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013- This week, Travel Tripper launched its latest RezTrip booking engine for two of its Miami hotels - the Clevelander and the Essex House on Ocean Drive. The new booking engine, built for both desktop and tablet, is designed to offer a great user experience, increase conversion rates, and maximize revenue for hotels. The RezTrip booking engine uses large, rich imagery to present users with easy-to-use room selection options. The top of the page features a scrolling filmstrip, which features room options for the guest. Compared to other booking engines, the new engine focuses heavily on showcasing the hotel's rooms, while str...
London’s Montcalm Hotels Obtain Global Sales Support with Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | June 11, 2013
Two Award-Winning Boutique Properties Target International Buyers with Pegasus Connect+ DALLAS (June 11, 2013) – Two award-winning Montcalm Hotels in London have chosen Pegasus Solutions to grow international business through Pegasus Connect+ Premium. The Montcalm London, recently awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Automobile Association (AA), and the Montcalm at the Brewery London City, will gain preferred access to an international community of hotel buyers under the "UI" chain code. "London's Montcalm Hotels are unique and offer tremendous consumer value in the world's most popular tourist destination. Ensuring that cons...
