Today's Hotel Technology News http://www.hotelnewsresource.com Today's Hotel Technology News from Hotel News Resource en-us Hotel News Resource http://www.nevistas.com/nev_logo.gif http://www.hotelnewsresource.com support@nevistas.com Hospitality Net Expands Mobile Presence with Launch of Photo App for App Store http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71674Hospitality_Net_Expands_Mobile_Presence_with_Launch_of_Photo_App_for_App_Store.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71674Hospitality_Net_Expands_Mobile_Presence_with_Launch_of_Photo_App_for_App_Store.html In conjunction with a recent website overhaul, Hospitality Net today announced the launch of HN PHOTOS – the first photo sharing app in the hospitality B2B space. The iPhone app enables hotel industry professionals to publish and share newsworthy photos on Hospitality Net. Thu, 23 May 2013 07:46:03 EST Cityzenbooking Certified for ERevMax Channel Eco-System for Seamless Connectivity http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71643Cityzenbooking_Certified_for_ERevMax_Channel_Eco_System_for_Seamless_Connectivity.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71643Cityzenbooking_Certified_for_ERevMax_Channel_Eco_System_for_Seamless_Connectivity.html Cityzenbooking will be able to gain access to broader inventory supply, improve booking conversion and increase revenues as part of its growth plans across Europe. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:52:43 EST Maestro Launches Big Data Mobile Business Intelligence and Performance Management Dashboards for Faster 'Time to Information' Decisions http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71641Maestro_Launches_Big_Data_Mobile_Business_Intelligence_and_Performance_Management_Dashboards_for_Faster__Time_to_Information__Decisions.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71641Maestro_Launches_Big_Data_Mobile_Business_Intelligence_and_Performance_Management_Dashboards_for_Faster__Time_to_Information__Decisions.html Maestro BI Gives Operators Real-Time On-The-Go Access to Comprehensive Performance Numbers for Single Hotels or Multi-Property Hotel Groups Wed, 22 May 2013 09:35:25 EST LBA Hospitality Increases Business for 72-Property Portfolio with Web Booking Pages and Corporate Sales System http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71639LBA_Hospitality_Increases_Business_for____Property_Portfolio_with_Web_Booking_Pages_and_Corporate_Sales_System.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71639LBA_Hospitality_Increases_Business_for____Property_Portfolio_with_Web_Booking_Pages_and_Corporate_Sales_System.html 'Sales is All About Qualifying,' LBA Combines Savvy Web Strategy and Centralized Account Management to Qualify and Close New Business Wed, 22 May 2013 09:26:34 EST VFM Leonardo Hosts Visual Storytelling Strategies Webinar for Hotel Marketers http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71636VFM_Leonardo_Hosts_Visual_Storytelling_Strategies_Webinar_for_Hotel_Marketers.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71636VFM_Leonardo_Hosts_Visual_Storytelling_Strategies_Webinar_for_Hotel_Marketers.html Show and Tell: Attracting More Guests Through the Power of Visual Storytelling Webinar on May 23rd to Feature Speakers from 200rooms.com and Granite Hospitality. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:42:51 EST Aloft Hotels Reaches 10,000 Users for Its Smart Check-In Program http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71590Aloft_Hotels_Reaches________Users_for_Its_Smart_Check_In_Program.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71590Aloft_Hotels_Reaches________Users_for_Its_Smart_Check_In_Program.html Smart Check-In allows guests to bypass the front desk and head directly to their rooms. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:13:45 EST MICROS MTablet and MStation Revolutionizes the Hospitality and Retail Experience http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71553MICROS_MTablet_and_MStation_Revolutionizes_the_Hospitality_and_Retail_Experience.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71553MICROS_MTablet_and_MStation_Revolutionizes_the_Hospitality_and_Retail_Experience.html Released in tandem, mTablet and mStation provide hospitality and retail industries a business solution lacking in consumer tablets. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:24:06 EST Accor Group Launches Android App http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71534Accor_Group_Launches_Android_App.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71534Accor_Group_Launches_Android_App.html The Android app's new design, rethought Interface and simplified navigation let users perform searches geared to each situation, even if they momentarily lose signal. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:40:45 EST Shaftesbury Hotels Collection Optimize Sales Distribution and Reservation Processes with RateTiger http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71486Shaftesbury_Hotels_Collection_Optimize_Sales_Distribution_and_Reservation_Processes_with_RateTiger.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71486Shaftesbury_Hotels_Collection_Optimize_Sales_Distribution_and_Reservation_Processes_with_RateTiger.html Hotel group connects PMS to RateTiger to improve operations Thu, 16 May 2013 10:45:36 EST Industry Recovery and Data Driven Results Propel Hotels & Resorts to Success http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71483Industry_Recovery_and_Data_Driven_Results_Propel_Hotels___Resorts_to_Success.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71483Industry_Recovery_and_Data_Driven_Results_Propel_Hotels___Resorts_to_Success.html Vizergy Clients Experience Record Quarter Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:58 EST Aptech, MSI Implement Interface for Data Communication Between Properties and Execuvue® Business Intelligence http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71476Aptech__MSI_Implement_Interface_for_Data_Communication_Between_Properties_and_Execuvue_______Business_Intelligence.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71476Aptech__MSI_Implement_Interface_for_Data_Communication_Between_Properties_and_Execuvue_______Business_Intelligence.html MSI - Execuvue Interface Enables Right-Time Property Performance Analysis for Companies with Multiple Properties, Flags, and Profit Centers Thu, 16 May 2013 08:46:53 EST Loews Hotels & Resorts Selects TravelClick to Enhance Customer Experience by Expanding Online and Mobile Presence http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71450Loews_Hotels___Resorts_Selects_TravelClick_to_Enhance_Customer_Experience__by_Expanding_Online_and_Mobile_Presence.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71450Loews_Hotels___Resorts_Selects_TravelClick_to_Enhance_Customer_Experience__by_Expanding_Online_and_Mobile_Presence.html Loews Hotels & Resorts (Loews) is aggressively increasing and enhancing its online and mobile presence and has selected TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:30:37 EST Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Selects MICROS Technology for Its Solaire Manila Resort & Casino http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71446Bloomberry_Resorts_and_Hotels_Selects_MICROS_Technology_for_Its_Solaire_Manila_Resort___Casino.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71446Bloomberry_Resorts_and_Hotels_Selects_MICROS_Technology_for_Its_Solaire_Manila_Resort___Casino.html 'With MICROS OPERA and MICROS Point of Sale, including the latest mobile technology, in addition to MICROS OPERA Materials Control, we are confident our management team and employees have the best tools available to provide an outstanding guest experience.' Wed, 15 May 2013 09:19:08 EST Hotel SystemsPro Gives Back: Donates Solutions to Ronald McDonald House Charities Across the Country http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71370Hotel_SystemsPro_Gives_Back__Donates_Solutions_to_Ronald_McDonald_House_Charities_Across_the_Country.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71370Hotel_SystemsPro_Gives_Back__Donates_Solutions_to_Ronald_McDonald_House_Charities_Across_the_Country.html Ronald McDonald House Keeps High Touch Charity Facilities Running Smoothly with hotel ServicePro Property Maintenance and Guest Request System Mon, 13 May 2013 08:57:25 EST HeBS Digital’s CMS Technology Named Finalist for Best Software Programming by the 2013 American Business Awards SM http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71367HeBS_Digital______s_CMS_Technology_Named_Finalist_for_Best_Software_Programming_by_the______American_Business_Awards_SM.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71367HeBS_Digital______s_CMS_Technology_Named_Finalist_for_Best_Software_Programming_by_the______American_Business_Awards_SM.html HeBS Digital’s website content management system (CMS) technology - the CMS Premium - was named a finalist in the Best Software Programming/Design category in The 2013 American Business Awards SM and will receive the coveted Stevie® Award for this category. Mon, 13 May 2013 08:15:39 EST LifeClass Hotels Doubles Direct Booking with RateTiger http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71338LifeClass_Hotels_Doubles_Direct_Booking_with_RateTiger.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71338LifeClass_Hotels_Doubles_Direct_Booking_with_RateTiger.html Increasing product packages and exposure results in 30% revenue growth across 6 properties Thu, 9 May 2013 12:29:04 EST HTNG Appoints Senior Hotel IT Executives to Leadership Roles http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71303HTNG_Appoints_Senior_Hotel_IT_Executives_to_Leadership_Roles.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71303HTNG_Appoints_Senior_Hotel_IT_Executives_to_Leadership_Roles.html HTNG’s Board drives the organization to address the most pressing technology problems facing hotels, and the presence of senior technology executives from almost all major hotel companies ensures the industry relevance of our activities for all hotel managers, owners and franchisors. Thu, 9 May 2013 08:29:59 EST Two Studies on Technology Increasing Lodging Industry Revenues Named Winners of the 2013 Industry Relevance Award http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71302Two_Studies_on_Technology_Increasing_Lodging_Industry_Revenues_Named_Winners_of_the______Industry_Relevance_Award.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71302Two_Studies_on_Technology_Increasing_Lodging_Industry_Revenues_Named_Winners_of_the______Industry_Relevance_Award.html The winners are Chris K. Anderson, for his report, 'The Impact of Social Media on Lodging Performance,' and Peng Liu, who developed a novel and valuable tool for pricing hotel room reservations, as detailed in his report, 'Optimizing Hotel Pricing: A New Approach to Hotel Reservations.' Thu, 9 May 2013 08:27:27 EST NORTHWIND Announces ResWave2 with Enhanced Direct-Booking and Upsell Capabilities for Guests, Groups: Strengthens Online Package Promotions, Activity Bookings, Group Management, Mobile and Social Media Reservations http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71259NORTHWIND_Announces_ResWave__with_Enhanced_Direct_Booking_and_Upsell_Capabilities_for_Guests__Groups__Strengthens_Online_Package_Promotions__Activity_Bookings__Group_Management__Mobile_and_Social_Media_Reservations.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71259NORTHWIND_Announces_ResWave__with_Enhanced_Direct_Booking_and_Upsell_Capabilities_for_Guests__Groups__Strengthens_Online_Package_Promotions__Activity_Bookings__Group_Management__Mobile_and_Social_Media_Reservations.html Award Winning Vintage Hotels Switches to ResWave2 for Centralized Real-Time Yield Management to Maximize Rates; Custom Enhancements Let Guests Self-Select to Increase Incremental Revenue Wed, 8 May 2013 09:03:52 EST Novotel Launches 'Virtual Concierge' at Novotel London West http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71229Novotel_Launches__Virtual_Concierge__at_Novotel_London_West.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71229Novotel_Launches__Virtual_Concierge__at_Novotel_London_West.html Novotel has deployed a digital concierge service that is available on a touch screen in the hotel lobby and also adapted for mobile applications. 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