Cloud5 Communications, the leading provider of technology and communications solutions for the world's top hotel brands and management companies, today announced the addition of several key executives to further strengthen its leadership team. In the fourth quarter of 2020, Cloud5 secured the talent of Alex Ajdelsztajn, Vice President, Professional Services; Beth McClure, Vice President, Marketing; and Jason Reid, Senior Vice President and GM, Contact Center Business Unit. Cloud5 also promoted Beth Milano to the position of Vice President, Sales & Commercial Development.

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions as a leading innovator of security and guest experience-enhancing technology for hotels, has successfully upgraded the room access abilities of Hilton Surfer's Paradise Hotel & Residences with VingCard Signature RFID door locks equipped with Mobile Access. Following a swift and seamless upgrade process, the 178-guestroom property can now ensure the safety of guests using advanced encryption technology while providing them with the convenience of contactless check-in and digital key room access. With its ability to integrate with the latest in IoT-based technology, VingCard Signature RFID also provides the hotel with opportunities to maximize guestroom comfort while reducing energy costs.

Remember all the big aspirations we had heading into 2020? I myself made some pretty bold claims about this new decade being the "golden age of revenue management," and you know what? I still think it will be.

ALPHARETTA, GA. — January 5, 2021 — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Win-River Resort & Casino has expanded its existing Agilysys relationship with the addition of Agilysys' modern cloud-native SaaS mobile solutions, rGuest Express for mobile check-in/out and IG OnDemand for contactless food and beverage ordering and payment, as well as IG KDS for kitchen order management.

The hospitality industry is navigating through a time of unprecedented change. The shock of COVID-19 pushed what was once considered preferential traveler expectations into industry standards faster than anyone could have imagined. Trips are either increasingly spontaneous with short booking windows or intensely researched due to safety. On-trip interactions are digitizing, and loyalty has evolved far beyond points programs.

Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) introduces a new startup forum exclusively for HTNG Startup Members, 'Accelerating Your Technology's Adoption in Hospitality: An HTNG Discussion for Startups.'

INTELITY®, the provider of hospitality's most comprehensive guest experience and staff management platform, has today announced its fourth patent, granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent was awarded to INTELITY for its staff collaboration and optimization tool GEMS® (Guest Experience Management System), and reflects INTELITY's long history of leadership and innovation in hospitality technology.

With the 5-star Hotel Anjum Makkah in the holy city of Mecca dailypoint™ welcomes its first customer in Saudi Arabia. The Anjum offers 1,743 rooms and suites, a unique location and a fantastic view over the pilgrimage city.

INTELITY®, the developer of hospitality's most comprehensive guest experience and staff management platform, announced today its partnership with The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville. The sophisticated downtown Nashville hotel, newly opened in the heart of SoBro, has deployed key elements of the INTELITY platform, including 12-inch iPads in every guest room and INTELITY's staff solution, GEMS®.

Cloud5 Communications today announced E911 service offerings that provide for fast and easy compliance with the rapidly approaching deadlines for the handling of calls from hotels to local emergency services.