Managing by the numbers "Each of our ownership groups has different goals; some want to maximize cash flow; others are focused on value appreciation," said Tim Breed, Prospera's CFO. "We work to achieve their individual goals and also to balance guest experience with brand requirements and value." Prospera utilizes the Profitvue web-based enterprise accounting and performance management solution by Aptech Computer Systems that generates individual and multi-property general ledger, enterprise resource planning, accounts payable, statistics, and financials.

Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) marks a major milestone in its growth next month, with its first-ever Members’ Meeting in the Middle East region. HTNG’s annual events in North America, Europe, and Asia are well known for drawing top-level speakers and attendees from the entire hotel technology community. The program scheduled for the Jumeirah Emirates Tower Hotel in Dubai on May 15-16 will continue this tradition. Special offers are available for non-members of HTNG interested in attending.

Hyatt Regency Montreal opts for newest, most reliable technology"We wanted the most reliable door locking solution and the latest technology to maximize guest security," said Sergio Santori, Hyatt Regency Montreal's Director of Engineering. "The RFID keys work every time, and the Saflok Messenger system is like a GPS for keys. It literally turns our RT door locking system into a bi-directional communications network that provides real-time security benefits." Each door lock uses Messenger software via a wireless network to communicate its status to property security staff. By logging onto the security terminal, staff can track when each room has been accessed and by whom and if doors are ajar. The Messenger system also tracks keys, displaying where each has been used without interrogating individual door locks.

During the economic downturn, many families decided that the prudent thing was to downsize their lives by purchasing smaller homes and vehicles, but most importantly, by simplifying their lives. Similarly, hotel companies also downsized, frequently letting staff go, which created additional pressure on remaining staff to hold the company and its underlying technology together.

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving over 70,000 customers, today announced The Al J. Schneider Company, owner and operator of the 1,290 room Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky, has selected Infor PM for performance management. Infor PM will enable the company to improve its processes for planning and budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, and reporting and analysis.

McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd today announced that it has successfully delivered crucial incident tracking and guest messaging services for the luxury hotel, InterContinental Hong Kong. Internationally acclaimed as one of the world's top hotels for business and leisure, and with its unique and convenient Kowloon waterfront location, InterContinental Hong Kong offers unrivalled views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, plus unparalleled service and facilities.

Many independent, privately owned hotels bank on a tradition of personal service and individuality to attract business and keep guests loyal. But one such property - The Boar’s Head in Virginia - understands that first-class accommodations and deluxe amenities are only part of a successful business strategy in today’s market. The AAA Four Diamond Award-winner is realizing strong sales growth as a result of its partnership with Cendyn, a full-service digital sales and marketing agency for the hospitality industry. Click here to learn more about Cendyn’s solutions.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today announced that Loews Hotels has started a nearly nation-wide rollout of the IDeaS Software-as-a-Service Revenue Management System. Ambitious growth plans for the hotel company led to the decision to incorporate IDeaS' system across the majority of its portfolio.

This month guests at California's luxury Bardessono hotel are benefitting from joint technology integration between MTech's Room Expeditor (REX) and Axxess' guestroom-management system by communicating their service requests from inside the room to the proper housekeeping attendant responsible for delivering the service

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today announced that Royal Orchid Central Grazia Navi Mumbai and Royal Orchid Resort Galaxy Goa, have turned to IDeaS to boost revenue performance in India.