Orient-Express, known for its prestigious properties around the world, will replace its current disparate third-party solutions with the MICROS enterprise hotel property and restaurant point-of-service solutions. The advanced architecture of MICROS solutions will allow Orient-Express to expand easily and incorporate new technologies to support a superior guest experience.

MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Vienna International Hotelmanagement AG has selected MICROS as the preferred technology vendor for all of its first-class hotels and resorts across Europe. The MICROS OPERA Enterprise Solution, including Materials Control, as well as a variety of MICROS POS solutions, will improve Vienna International’s technical environment as it pursues to expand and enhance the scope of its operations.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today released the newest version of the IDeaS Revenue Management System (RMS) – version 6.0. The upgraded software contains several enhanced and newly-added features, including new marketing campaign functionality, that help hotels improve the process of forecasting and optimize revenue.

SoftBrands, an affiliate of Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving over 70,000 customers, today announced that Fitzpatrick Hotel Group will implement its Hotel Management Solution (HMS) at its Fitzpatrick Manhattan and Fitzpatrick Grand Central locations. Fitzpatrick Hotel Group chose HMS due to its industry specific functionality, proven architecture and flexible reporting options.

MTech has recently entered into an integration partnership with Exton, Penn.-based SuiteLinq Inc. to facilitate quicker response times to guests' requests for services, enhance operating efficiencies, and improve overall customer satisfaction. SuiteLinq's interactive portal enables guests to place orders using devices such as TV's, desktop computers, touchscreen devices and mobile applications that generate service orders in MTech's Hotel Service Optimization System (HotSOS). The result is a more engaging guest-service environment created by seamlessly integrating hotel marketing content with guest response technologies and work-order processes.

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announces that several of its proprietary technology solutions have been integrated as critical components of a revolutionary Smart Check-In program at one of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE: HOT) newest hotels, Aloft New York Brooklyn. VingCard Elsafe's VISIONLINE wireless RF-online locking system is making it possible for Aloft Brooklyn guests to completely bypass the front desk upon arrival. Meanwhile, Orion by VingCard Elsafe, an energy management solution with full wireless online functionality, is integrated with the locking system to help dramatically reduce energy consumption while ensuring guestroom temperature comfort.

In his most recent assignment as regional sales director for Agilysys HSG, a position Ross has held since 2006, he has performed regional and vertical director role responsibilities. In his new position as Vice President Sales, Ross' primary responsibilities are to drive North American sales by developing and managing account executives, fostering and cultivating customer relationships and managing North American go-to-market strategy. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer James H. Dennedy.

Alrov sets new standards for luxury as a developer, owner, and operator of exclusive lifestyle hotels whose architecture and design, superior service, and prime locations attract attention from around the world. In order to expand its network of hotels, Alrov chose the comprehensive MICROS OPERA Enterprise hotel management software to help standardize its hospitality strategy across its enterprise and support its ability for international expansion.

protel hotelsoftware GmbH heads the field of the leading hotel management system providers regarding customer satisfaction and functionality. This was revealed by the latest survey among 10,689 German hotel businesses conducted by the independent market research institute "The Business Target Group" in May/June 2011. The survey also confirmed protel holding the second largest market share next to the world market leader in hotel software.

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, is pleased to announce that the newly launched ASSA ABLOY Mobile Keys Solution using VingCard Elsafe electronic locks has been declared the winner for the Self-Service Products category in Casino Enterprise Management magazine's second annual Hospitality Operations Technology (HOT) Awards.