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It wasn't too long ago that long distance calling cards and cell phones spelled doom for the telecom revenues of hotels, relegating in-room telephone usage for intra-property communications and wake-up calls.

According to a new study released today by IHL Consulting Group, the point-of-sale (POS) terminal market for North American restaurateurs and hospitality providers continued to boom in 2004 with 11 percent annual unit growth and spending of $2.3 billion on POS hardware, software and services.

The Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League have partnered with Micros Systems (micros.com) to implement Micros 9700 Hospitality Management System throughout the stadium's 130 plus food and beverage outlets, including the stadium concession outlets and the club level.

Now that summer is upon us, it is time to pick out your summer reading.

Marriott International announces that hotels now have the option to install flat-panel, digital HDTVs in guest rooms and lounges.

Wireless point of sale pushes into uncharted territories

Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) announces the results of the elections for its Board of Directors and Officers.

Next time you visit a restaurant, don't be surprised to see more than a chef in the kitchen. While most CIOs are not known for their cooking abilities, increasingly they are stepping into the kitchen to help install new technologies to boost speed and efficiency in the kitchen.