Hotel Brand -- Boutique/Lifestyle

PlanetEye transforms how trips are researched, planned and booked through the launch of their new site. By licensing Microsoft IP and technology PlanetEye features social networking elements, contectual mapping, and professional travel information.

After beta-testing their QlikView version 8.5 software with over 400 operators, QlikTech announces its general release. Highlights of the new business intelligence solution include a set analysis feature as well as enterprise and deployment features.

The Pebble Beach Company announces the selection of the Eatec inventory and procurement solution by Agilysys with plans to implemented it in the company's three resort properties: The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmermo.

Amadeus Property Management System (PMS) now offers hotels the ability to sell inventory on Expedia directly through their PMS, as a result of a recent agreement to connects to ExpediaQuickConnect. Bookings from Expedia are automatically transferred into Amadeus PMS.

PAR Springer-Miller, in an effort to extend payment security, announces the validation of Visa USA with their SMS Host Hospitality Management solution.

The 1729L 17" LCD integrated multifunction touch monitor from Elo TouchSystems and Tyco Electronics includes a variety of features such as MSR, rear-facing customer display, biometric fingerprint recognition, barcode scanner and speaker bar.

Pestana Hotels and Resorts is set to begin the next phase of an IT upgrade to its 25 properties with the installation of the MICROS OPERA reservations system and OPERA Web Services.

TripAdvisor's acquisition of VirtualTourist and OneTime is expected to accelerate growth and provide members with an improved online experience.