VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, again captured the attention of hotel technology professionals last month, with the successful introduction of its latest hotel locking innovation at HITEC 2012. “Essence by VingCard,” known as the world’s first invisible door lock, was successfully introduced to the global hotel market at this annual hotel technology show, which was held in Baltimore, June 26th-28th.

For the next two weeks, Agilysys (Nasdaq: AGYS) software solutions will be used extensively throughout London and the United Kingdom, as sporting venues and hotels rely on Agilysys technology to streamline operations, improve efficiency and enhance guest service. More than a thousand point-of-sale terminals in food outlets and concessions throughout London and the surrounding area will be using Agilysys InfoGenesis™ POS software during the upcoming international athletic events.

Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in USA. This set covers July to September 2012, taken in the 2nd week of July 2012 (all rates are in US dollars for two adults for a one-night stay).

Hotel rate parity trends for July to September 2012 of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in USA. The report shows the percentage of hotels with cheaper rates on their own brand site compared to their rates on other OTAs.

As do all hotels in today's world, you need to be represented in the social media space. The question is: Do you know the right way to go about integrating social media into your overall marketing strategies? It's essential that you put together the right mix of elements to allow you to effectively interact with your target audience.

As part of a strategic push to expand the reach and breadth of its business, Guestline has made three key management appointments and is moving its headquarters to larger premises. These changes reflect Guestline's plans to further cement its reputation as a proven provider of innovative technology solutions that deliver revenue for the hospitality industry.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today announced it is working with the Okura Prestige Hotel to develop a revenue management pathway designed to deliver best practice pricing controls and reinforce the revenue management culture at Bangkok's newest five star hotel.

Entertainment system products used in hotel rooms are now easier to integrate, thanks to a recently completed effort by members of the trade association Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG). The group has published a new standard to enable a single remote control to support multiple devices, without expensive custom integration. HTNG members recently held a live demonstration with equipment using the specification with a television from Samsung, an entertainment system from Swisscom, and connectivity panels from C2G, guestLINK and TeleAdapt.

For the fourth consecutive year, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting to the hospitality industry, has announced the winners of the IDeaS Cornell Revenue Management Scholarship. As part of this year's expanded scholarship program with The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, six hospitality professionals were awarded scholarships for their outstanding skill sets and career aspirations within the field of revenue management.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Affinity Gaming has selected the Agilysys Stratton Warren System inventory and procurement solution to streamline operations at Terrible's Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.