Communication with the guest is an important base for insuring good service at any hotel. The German hotel software provider protel has developed an app for the guest specifically designed to simplify the exchange of information. protel Voyager supplies some additional services for guests, supports the hotel's upselling strategies, and informs the hotelier about offers that are particularly well-received by the guests.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today launched IDeaS Revenue Performance Insights™ (RPI), a powerful solution that leverages IDeaS hospitality expertise and SAS® Visual Analytics to deliver dynamic reporting and business intelligence, providing revenue managers and executive management the ability to report, analyze and act on hotel performance through a web and tablet-friendly visual interface.

PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PAR) — a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems — today announced that StreamSong Resort has selected and implemented PAR's SMS|Host Hospitality Management System for its resort in Streamsong, Florida.

With 13 beautifully appointed bedrooms, and located just a couple of miles from Tunbridge Wells in Penshurst, Kent, the Leicester Arms Hotel opened its doors in December 2013. The hotel boasts roaring log fires, a great bar menu, local draft ales, lagers and ciders together with an extensive hand picked wine list.

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced Infor CloudSuite™, the first group of industry-specific application suites available on Amazon Web Services' (AWS) cloud. Infor CloudSuite provides beautiful software with deep industry functionality and a flexible, subscription-based delivery model that significantly reduces upfront IT expenditure.

FCS Computer Systems (FCS), a leading comprehensive hospitality solutions and services provider, is pleased to announce the launch of its new corporate website; a move which was necessitated by the company's increased global presence and fulfills the company's need to provide enhanced functionality and streamlined communications to its enlarged customer base accessing the site from multiple device types.

PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- today announces the expansion of their sales force with the appointment of Jim Rowe as Director of Sales in North America.

Cendyn Arcaneo, a dedicated full-service agency specializing in turnkey solutions that drive bottom line results for the events industry, today announced that it will be showcasing a new way enterprises can strategically manage their meetings at the upcoming 10th Annual Pharma Forum 2014 (Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum) March 24–26th held in Orlando, Florida. The Pharma Forum 2014 is known as the "go-to" event for pharmaceutical and medical meeting professionals in the life sciences industry. The forum, taking place at Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla. and featuring more than 60 speakers and 40 sessions, will also cater to hoteliers and other suppliers serving the medical meetings industry.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that The Comanche Nation of Oklahoma has selected the Agilysys InfoGenesis™ POS system for its casino properties throughout the state — Comanche Nation Casino, Comanche Red River Hotel Casino, Comanche Spur Casino and Comanche Star Casino. In addition, Comanche Nation has selected the Visual One™ Property Management System for the new Comanche Red River Hotel, which is scheduled to open April 1.

Aptech Computer Systems, Inc. announced HRI Lodging, LLC (HRIL) will install the Targetvue, Execuvue®, and Profitvue® systems for its 17 hotels. HRIL selected Aptech's systems to simplify property reporting, data collection, and budgeting/forecasting for its expanding portfolio. Aptech is the leading provider of hospitality software for business intelligence, budgeting and forecasting, and enterprise financial accounting. Aptech will host HRIL's systems from its secure data center in Pittsburgh, PA. Implementation is expected in 2Q '14.