Lodging

The latest in property management solutions are not only innovative but sure to raise the industry bar. Web capabilities, customizable systems, and SMS messaging are among the latest in PMS capabilities.

No matter where you look these days, everyone is talking about "Going Green." Hotels across the nation are beginning to get in on the trend by initiating a multitude of eco friendly IT measures, from using in-room climate controls to installing virtual desktops using thin-client computers. Hospitality Technology sits down with these earthy innovators to bring you the technology that will reduce not only your carbon footprint, but your bottom line as well.

Despite the growing public interest in using self-service technology, hospitality operators remain slow to adopt the growing technology. In this annual study, Hospitality Technology surveyed leading hospitality operators as well as consumers, for their reasons and concerns for adopting this technology.

Business intelligence offerings that incorporate exception-based reporting tools are a growing trend in the industry these days, and for good reason. Deliveries of high returns in areas like labor management, compliance, loss prevention, service reparation, and IT support are just a few of the practical returns.

Don't make your guests go deal shopping. In the current climate of economic uncertainty, savvy hospitality operators are giving their loyalty incentive programs an innovative and customizable boost, which can be just the push your guests need to book their reservation with you now, and six months down the road.

Over 30 international hotel brands implement the spa management solution in properties across Asia Pacific. Centara, Four Seasons, Hyatt International, Mövenpick and Swissotel and among those who have completed the installation of Amadeus' solution for spa management operations, the Reservation Assistant.

MSI demonstrates software expertise to reach a new level of certification as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

Marriott International and AT&T Inc. are to convert multiple communication networks into one converged solution for voice and data transmission. Key benefits include faster, more reliable wired and wireless Internet connections and a quicker deployment of emerging communications technologies.