IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software and advisory services,has expanded its partnership with Guestlineto include IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (IDeaS G3 RMS), allowing hotels the ability to analytically optimise room pricing by utilising transaction-level data.

As is covered in so many articles, blogs and news items out there today, we live in a world of change, and a lot of this change is driven by technology. We are being bombarded by the next best thing for the industry, including voice, IoT, analytics and many other buzzwords and topics. Certainly, advances in technology open doors to new business opportunities, yet at the same time invite new challenges and costs associated with adapting your business to new ways of working. The approach you choose can propel you full steam ahead on a journey to revenue success or take you on a circuitous, side-tracking route that misses its target. Choosing the right path for your organization that aligns with your strategic objectives can be a daunting task.

Beekeeper, the leading communication and operations platform for connecting a hotel's non-desk workers across locations and departments, announced today that it has raised an additional $13 million as a part of its Series A extension round. Built from the ground up for secure, centralized operational communication on mobile and desktop devices, Beekeeper plans to deploy its latest round of capital by continuing to invest in hospitality market growth, innovation and its information security management system to maintain their ISO 27001:2013 certification. This will ensure the platform delivers a simple and elegant experience for hotel workers while maintaining the highest security levels.

OTAs may help hotel-room shoppers find the best price, but at what cost? Sure, everyone loves a good deal, but let's not forget that people will pay more for the things they value. By instituting a personal, choice-driven approach to the sales process, hotels could see both guest satisfaction and their profits ascend to new heights.

Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, has announced that The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has deployed Infor Hospitality Management System (HMS) for its hotel operations, and Infor SunSystems for its financial operations in its Bali, Phuket, Madrid, and Amsterdam properties. The Hong-Kong based company owns and operates luxury hotels, resorts and manages experiential travel across Asia and Europe.The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts deployed Infor H MS and SunSystems to streamline processes and establish a unified system across the brand's global properties, enhancing efficiencies and agility. The company is also planning to deploy these solutions at its upcoming properties. "As we continue to grow as a business, it is paramount that our systems keep pace and help us achieve global reach. Through our deployment of Infor HMS and Infor SunSystems, we anticipate significant time savings and reductions in errors, which in turn will make us more agile and nimble. We wanted to deploy a true cloud-ready application that has a single source of truth and unifies our systems globally," said Siobhan McHenry, Group Director, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts. "Our relationship with the team at Infor was also key to our selection - they have been an excellent partner throughout the implementation process."Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) is designed specifically to meet the needs of hotel companies. The solution combines enterprise power and streamlined workflow in a multi-property environment, providing the proven technology to support long-term growth. With Infor SunSystems, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts can manage all of their financial transactions and reporting through a single, global platform. This helps the Executive Team at the Pavilions facilitate better decision-making."Diversifying systems and information across different centers and regions can be a huge challenge for any organization. Businesses need to be flexible and a solid technological infrastructure is crucial in a scenario of constant change," said Eric Wong, Vice President, Hospitality, Infor Asia Pacific. "We are proud to work with The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts to leverage the full potential of Infor SunSystems and Infor HRM to generate future business growth."

Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, has announced that Alila Hotels and Resorts has deployed Infor Hospitality Management System (HMS) and Infor Revenue Management Solution (RMS) for its hotel operations in Kuala Lumpur to increase business agility and further enhance efficiencies. Alila Hotels and Resorts launched in Indonesia 15 years ago. Today it is the luxury brand under Two Roads Hospitali ty and manages hotels and resorts in India, Asia Pacific and Oman. In streamlining and automating its processes and enabling seamless data flow across the brand's various properties, Alila Hotels and Resorts looks to transform its business with plans to deploy these solutions at its other properties. Infor HMS is a hotel property management system that exists as a fully-integrated service hub. The addition of this product marks the second Infor solution to be implemented by Alila Hotels and Resorts; the company currently utilizes Infor RMS for revenue optimization and yield management."As we continue to grow as a business, it is paramount that our systems keep pace and integrate seamlessly together. For this, we wanted to roll out a true cloud-ready application that has a proven cloud delivery record in Asia Pacific, and can scale and offer flexibility in integration," said Ajay Gamre, Head of IT, Alila Hotels and Resorts. "We are confident that Infor HMS will help us provide an excellent guest experience and improve our overall operations by shifting to the cloud and seamlessly integrating with the systems we already have in place. Due to our long and trusted relationship with the Infor team and their excellent customer service, we were keen to partner with them once again." Infor HMS is designed specifically to meet the needs of hotel companies. The solution combines enterprise power and streamlined workflow in a multi-property environment, providing the proven technology to support long-term growth. "Diversifying systems and information across different centers is a challenge for any organization. Businesses in the hospitality sector need to be as nimble as possible, and a solid technology infrastructure is crucial as they are faced with constant change," said Eric Wong, Vice President, Hospitality, Infor Asia Pacific. "The most recent release of Infor HMS was developed with more enh anced industry-specific features for our customers, including centralized guest profile management, advanced room planning and reporting, and the option to move core business operations to the cloud. Our team is looking forward to continuing our long-term relationship with Alila Hotels and Resorts as they leverage the full potential of Infor HMS and Infor RMS to generate future business growth."

Nordic Choice Hotels, one of the largest hotel groups in Scandinavia with 190 properties, has selected ALICE to standardize their hotel operations and guest engagement across their diverse brand portfolio. ALICE is the hospitality industry's leading operations technology, connecting every department of the hotel with one platform for all staff communication and guest requests. Last year, ALICE acquired concierge software provider GoConcierge to augment its technology and customer service offering. The signing of Nordic Choice Hotels is ALICE's second major enterprise deal following Grupo Posadas S.A.B. de C.V., the largest hotel operator in Mexico.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software and advisory services, is pleased to announce that Hotel Camiral, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), chose IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) to help expand its business and optimise revenue performance.

RateGain Technologies, the market leader in data and intelligence solutions for travel and hospitality industries, today announced that it has been chosen by Allegiant Air, the Las Vegas-based low-cost carrier, for its real-time rate intelligence solution, AirGain, that leverages the power and potential of Big Data to offer crucial pricing insights and business (competitive) intelligence required to drive real time pricing and revenue decisions. The collaboration would allow the airline to gain access to the most crucial and comprehensive data like competitor pricing, rate parity, segmented pricing etc, which would further help them develop an understanding of the real-time pricing patterns and trends existing in the industry at any given point of time.

dormakaba, the provider of secure Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks, confirms its position as a one-stop provider for all property lodging access needs. dormakaba recently announced its new line of Saffire LX and Quantum Pixel Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) locks and Ambiance Access Software. In addition to its suite of electronic door locks, the company provides a growing list of hotel and resort solutions that include Entrance Systems, Interior Glass Systems, Movable Walls, Data Analytics Capability, and Access Control Management.