Hotel Brand -- Boutique/Lifestyle

A new set of commercial cloud services from IBM, the Smart Business portfolio, promises to automate information technology processes and increase business efficiency.

The new interface enables multi-faceted operations to create an integrated view of their inventory and ordering across the organization.

HotelSystemsPro announces the launch of its newest product offering designed to optimize a property's Internet presence and drive online reservations through local event opportunities, using landing pages and search engines to target event visitors.

Major Chain hotel brands maintain their international market position, as per MKG Hospitality's global ranking 2009, with Best Western, Holiday Inn and Comfort Inns & Comfort Suites making up the top three.

The web-based solution, which will be released in July 2009, provides strategic sourcing, e-procurement, materials management, capital project accounting, and food cost analysis.

By acquiring Golden Tulip, Starwood Capital's hospitality arm will become the 11th largest hotel group in the world, as per MKG Hospitality's world ranking 2009.

SoftBrands has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital and Infor. SoftScribe's Board of Directors has approved the agreement and recommends that stockholders approve the transaction.

iBAHN's VPN program provides assurance to certified companies that their executives will be able to function productively and seamlessly, with no geographic boundaries, while staying in iBAHN-installed hotel properties.