Kaba, the provider of ILCO and Saflok electronic locks , announced that "Les Hôtels JARO" in Quebec City, Canada retrofitted five of its properties with Kaba"s RFID locking systems. The hotel management company implemented ILCO 790 locks at three of its hotels, and Saflok RT locks with the Messenger LENS wireless online system at two other properties. Click here for more information on Kaba"s wide range of electronic locks and access control solutions.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Oxford Casino in Oxford, Maine has selected the Agilysys InfoGenesis™ POS system and the Agilysys Stratton Warren System inventory and procurement solution to streamline operations and enhance guest service. The casino is scheduled to open in summer 2012.

MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that the Restaurant Association of Maryland has selected the MICROS Mid-Atlantic district office as the 2012 Allied Member of the Year. MICROS was honored at the 58th Annual McCormick & Company Stars of the Industry Awards Gala hosted by the Restaurant Association of Maryland and held on April 16, 2012 at Martin’s West in Baltimore, MD.

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announces that it has phased out the use of brass metal plating and painting in the manufacture of its locking systems, opting instead to use a more eco-friendly process to color stainless steel. These finishes represent 90% of the total manufacturing volume and are applicable to more than 50% of the decorative parts.

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

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 Europe. This set covers April to June 2012, taken in the 4th Week of March 2012 (all rates are in US dollars for two adults for a one-night stay).

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

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 Asia. This set covers April to June 2012, taken in the 4th Week of March 2012 (all rates are in US dollars for two adults for a one-night stay).

The owners of the multi award winning Mama Shelter Paris opened their second concept in Marseille on 13th April 2012. The new 127 room property is located in the city centre near the Cours Julien district, an area known for urban art, concert halls, young designers and sunny terraces. Mama Shelter Marseille also boasts a 132 seat Mediterranean restaurant and 60 seat outside terrace serving a range of culinary dishes by French celebrity chef Alain Senderens.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today announced Thompson Hotels will implement the IDeaS Revenue Management System (RMS) within six Thompson Hotel properties in the U.S. The move kicks off a company-wide initiative to automate revenue management processes for increased profitability across all Thompson properties through 2012 and 2013.