Hotel Brand -- Business Class

Scala announces a recent partnership with FASTSIGNS to increases digital signage product availability to businesses of any size.

The Hilton Family of Hotels will unveil a new lifestyle brand designed for tech-savvy individuals, Project Global21, at the 2009 International Hotel Investment Forum.

Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) names CIOs from three major hotel groups to take on new leadership roles. Todd Thompson, CIO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is named new Board of Directors president.

eBridge Solutions announces the release of a new Web-based document management system that allows both hotels and restaurants to store paperwork electronically.

Cell phones are no longer a means of traditional communication practices. New applications and capabilities are making these prevalent devices an integral solution for operators as they search for new ways to create operational efficiencies.

Hotels are fighting the battle against lost entertainment revenue with the implementation of multiple entertainment must-haves. High-end audio/video technology, entertainment packages, and access to the latest video game systems are just some of solution that keeps guests coming back for more.

As more travelers rely on the Internet for hotel reviews and recommendations, it is clear that operators need to monitor their Internet reputation in order to guarantee a strong Web presence. An online review generator in place at Destination Hotels and Resorts is allowing staff to scan and respond to get feedback in lightning-fast speed.

How much of an impact does technology really have on a hotel guest's experience? Learn how environmental, room control, entertainment and comfort technologies sit with guests when tested at the University of Delaware's X-Room: Experimental Guestroom.