SoftBrands, an affiliate of Infor a leading provider of business application software serving over 70,000 customers, today announced the results of a recent meeting with hospitality industry experts.

SoftBrands an Infor affiliate, today announced that the company will exhibit at the International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in Berlin, the world's largest tourism trade fair, from 9 to 13 March 2011. Infor-SoftBrands will highlight its Property Management Systems (PMS) product enhancements: The PMS version 7.2.0, recently launched in October 2010, offers a number of new functionalities that support hoteliers to make more profitable decisions and deliver better customer service. Among other improvements, the new PMS is now able to show different seasonal room rates and the prorated price per person for multiple occupancy rooms. Infor-SoftBrands will be represented in hall 8.1 at booth 113th.

Newmarket® International, Inc., the worldwide leader in market intelligence, group distribution, sales and event execution software solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that the company has won 2011 MarketTools Achievement in Customer Excellence (ACE) Awards in the areas of Worldwide Customer Support, Platinum Customer Support, Americas Customer Support, and Americas Project Management. 2011 marks the fifth consecutive year Newmarket International has been recognized for customer excellence with a MarketTools ACE Award. The accolades demonstrate Newmarket International's continuing commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and support to its global customer base.

The transparency of room rates in virtually any city today makes it is easy for hotel guests to rate shop and change their mind after they book a reservation. The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is reversing this trend by using the internet to build stronger relationships with their guests. The property implemented Cendyn’s eConcierge, a web-based system which enables guests to begin the process of planning their stay weeks or months before arrival as soon as they make their reservation. Click here to learn more about Cendyn’s solutions.

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has completed installation of its Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility and Xtra II by Elsafe in-room safes at the Holiday Inn City of Knowledge at Panama City, Panama.

There’s long been a perception within the hospitality industry that some of the technology solutions sold to the hotel community don’t live up to their hype. Flashy PowerPoint presentations that promise a product can do everything under the sun, including pour you a cup of coffee, may sway a prospect, but it’s really up to the hotel to conduct its due diligence. You need to choose a provider that provides a competent, flexible product to meet your needs, invests in the future, and is financially stable.

Aptech Computer Systems, Inc., the leading provider of hospitality software for business intelligence and enterprise financial accounting, today announced that SKY Hospitality and Widewaters Hotels, LLC selected Aptech's Profitvue enterprise back office solution to provide accounting processes across multiple-branded properties. SKY Hospitality will also implement the Aptech Execuvue business intelligence system. Click here to learn more about Aptech's accounting and business intelligence solutions.

As a frequent traveler, I am ever so grateful when the entire travel process runs smoothly. Granted, just during a typical business trip, there are endless possible bumps along the road: airport security, flight delay, weather, baggage claim, traffic, missing reservation, unprepared guest room, incorrect folio billing…and the list could go on. In fact, when my wife asks "How was your trip?" my standard response is "Uneventful." And, that's a good thing.

The end of 2010 marked the first full year of operations for Sabre Hospitality Solutions and along with it achievements and milestones that brought its customers success. After combining five business units into one company Sabre Hospitality Solutions was not satisfied with just being the hospitality industry's biggest distribution and marketing company but has become singularly focused on being the global leader in providing innovative hospitality solutions.

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, recently completed installation of its Signature RFID by VingCard contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at the Kyriad Marseille Centre-Rabatou in Marseille, France. Located a few steps from the Congress Palace and the city's Stadium, the 88-room Louvre Hotels property is conveniently located close to the city's main attractions, public transportation stops and superb beaches, making it an attractive location for both leisure and business travelers.