Innovation

Technologies featured in the exhibit include a cell phone application that unlocks the guestroom door with a unique audible signal, integrated environmental room controls via touch screens that include Internet access; a bathroom mirror that broadcasts the day's weather, news and health data; and more.

The new features include customer facing technologies that will enhance the guest experience, streamline operations, and allow hotels to become more environmentally friendly.

Six Flags will offer foursquare players "badges" and special prizes including a chance to win a 50th anniversary "Exit Pass" allowing immediate ride access onto Six Flags signature coasters all season long; and each park's final foursquare "Mayor" will receive a 2011 Season Pass.

iPhone 4 features FaceTime Video Calling, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple's A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time.

In its annual round-up of new property management system technology, HT checks in with the vendor community to discover their latest releases and development plans. Web functionality, mobile applications and upgraded CRM modules are just some of the latest offerings.

In an exclusive Q&A, Robert Webb, CIO for Hilton Worldwide, shares how outsourcing certain elements of Hilton's IT infrastructure, while simultaneously reinvesting internally in other areas, is strengthening the company's global operations, generating substantial savings, and empowering growth across the Hilton portfolio.

MyPizza.com aims to provide local pizza restaurants with the same online ordering resources and technology that is utilized by national chains.

The new iPhone app, which will make its debut at HITEC 2010, provides general managers with immediate access to actionable business insights delivered by Alloso's Portfolio One system.