Aptech Computer Systems, Inc., the leading provider of hospitality software for business intelligence and enterprise financial accounting, today announced that Horizon Hospitality Management implemented the Aptech Profitvue® enterprise back office solution to streamline accounting processes across its multiple branded properties. Click here to learn more about Aptech’s accounting and business intelligence solutions.

The Breakers and Cendyn enhanced social media program in fall 2010 and it is forecasted to deliver excellent results in 2011. This new plan is designed to strengthen online engagement with prospective clients, improve website traffic, and significantly increase wedding event bookings.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software, services and consulting, recently released a newly enhanced version of the IDeaS V5i Revenue Management System, IDeaS V5i 5.2. Among many significant enhancements, version 5.2 includes a new reporting framework that facilitates the delivery of enhanced business intelligence, improved navigation and cutting edge data presentation within the existing V5i Reports Module.

Hotel door locks and keys are unlikely to appear on anybody's list of popular resort amenities. Safety, security, and convenience, on the other hand, are top priorities for both vacationers and hospitality management companies. Recently, Wyndham Vacation Ownership began installing KABA Saflok Messenger online locking systems in its resorts. Click here to learn more about KABA locking systems.

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of hospitality price optimization and revenue management software, services and consulting, today announced the appointment of Brian Sterrett as vice president of global sales and marketing. Sterrett joins IDeaS with more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles with software businesses servicing multiple industries. He will be responsible for all sales and marketing worldwide for IDeaS.

The winners of the prestigious Annual 'Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Awards of the Year 2010' were announced this week in London by BAHA – the UK's leading educational organisation for professionals involved in financial management, revenue management and IT within the hospitality industry.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS) a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in Miami has again selected the InfoGenesis™ POS system by Agilysys. The solution will be deployed on an additional seven Royal Caribbean ships — Allure of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Azamara Journey, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Summit. This brings the total to 30 vessels that use Agilysys software solutions.

The Xn Group completed the sale of Xn Leisure Systems Limited ( " Xn Leisure" ) to Jonas Computing, a division of Constellation Software Inc. on 1 December 2010. Xn Leisure , a sister company to Xn Hotels , is a leading supplier of leisure management systems to the UK public sector.

Hotel rate-shopping is increasing in today’s economy. In response, John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort is adding revenue-generating features to online reservations so customers are less likely to look elsewhere for competitive rates.

The global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, received the prestigious Editor's Choice Award during the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS) in New York, winning for its innovative Energy Management Solution: Orion by VingCard Elsafe.