Hotel Brand -- Boutique/Lifestyle

The Preferred Hotel Group selects iBAHN to join its Alliance Partner Program to provide connectivity and IPTV entertainment solutions to hotels worldwide.

A new solution from Rolling Wave Software eliminates the need to use paper-based logbook or shift communication email threads between hotel and restaurant shift managers line.

A recent study released by Ypartnership and PhoCusWright reveals that 71 percent of tech-savvy travelers use the Internet to search for information about travel experiences, and many are active participants in and contributors to general social networking sites.

Las Vegas has, for at least the past decade, been a center of innovation or the U.S. lodging industry. With the debut of CityCenter, a joint venture between MGM Mirage and Dubai World, opening late next year, the U.S. is setting a new benchmark for luxury-meets-technology in the lodging industry.

Version 1.2 of PCI DSS, released just this month, includes several key areas that are important for hospitality operators to understand. Anti-virus software, data storage, and public-facing web applications are just some of the areas addressed.

Travelers with a high readiness to use technology are also inclined to travel more often and pay a relatively high room rate. By learning more about your guests' preferences and habits, hoteliers will be able to understand how to effectively use technology to better serve patrons.

Vendors are upping the ante in casino technology with next-generation solutions that are set to revolutionize the way that patrons gamble. Server-based gaming and mobile gambling are already hitting the casino floor.

As the demand for locking solutions that offer a higher level of security and usability increase, vendors are responding with next-generation solutions that are both easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. Contactless RFID and NFC cell phone compatibility are the newest in locking offerings.