According to "De-Mystifying Distribution" a study produced by HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International), hotel companies need to develop a comprehensive strategy for online distribution, and quick.
Metromedia Restaurant Group is current rolling out a new virtual private network (VPN) to its 315 company-owned Bennigan's, Steak and Ale, and Ponderosa Steakhouse restaurants, replacing the dial-up system currently in use.
Hospitality Technology magazine and Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG, htng.org) are joining forces to create the first Hotel Technology Forum, April 20th to April 22nd at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Most travelers would not return to a hotel where the Wi-Fi Internet service was unsatisfactory according to a BT survey of regular hotel users across North America.
Captain D's, operator of more than 580 seafood restaurants is installing QSR Automations (qsrautomations.com) ePic Kitchen Management Solution, with 30 stores planned for completion by the end of 2004 and continued implementation efforts to occur throughout 2005.