KABA, the provider of Saflok and ILCO electronic locks, announced it has joined forces with OpenWays to deploy the world’s first keyless technology that enables guests to check-in remotely and unlock their hotel door with their mobile phone. IHG is the first company to install the innovative MobileKey entry solution at its Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Houston - Downtown Convention Center.

Participants attending the annual European conference of the nonprofit trade association Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) will learn from top industry experts about a wide range of technology advances in hospitality. The association plans meetings of its member base to bring them together to collaborate, learn, network and determine how to capitalize on the latest advances in hospitality technology to improve their operations—whether as hoteliers or technology providers.

Outdoor Traveler Destinations has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions for its online distribution and e-commerce solutions. Launched earlier this year, Outdoor Traveler Destinations is a membership program designed exclusively for hoteliers to engage and associate with like-minded property owners while maintaining their distinct identities.

IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management and optimization solutions and services, and RaspberrySky, the UK-based specialist in providing distribution consulting services for the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of Revenue Optimization Insight. Revenue Optimization Insight is a revenue management, pricing and distribution consulting service for the hospitality industry. It combines IDeaS' global expertise in revenue management, pricing and forecasting with RaspberrySky's unparalleled insight in electronic distribution, providing hoteliers worldwide with a 360-degree view of their revenue optimization opportunities.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Munchbar in Las Vegas has selected the InfoGenesis™ POS system and the TMx™ time management solution to streamline operations and enhance guest service at the casual new eatery located in Caesars Palace.

VingCard, a leading hospitality security provider and part of the ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group, recently completed the installation of its Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at the Valentines Resort and Marina. Located on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, the property features 40 luxury suites and draws guests not only from points in southern Florida but also travelers from around the world.

Aptech Computer Systems, Inc., the leading provider of hospitality software for business intelligence, enterprise financial accounting, and performance management, today announced it selected Clarabridge, Inc., the leading provider of sentiment and text analytics software implemented by many Fortune 1000 companies, to power its sentiment and text analytics for hotel operators. Clarabridge’s technology will be an integral part of Aptech’s Execuvue Business Intelligence solution and give operators the means to correlate guest sentiments with property performance.

The FastBooking Engine, the industry's most comprehensive, best performing online booking solution, now powers reservations for the Hotel Lotti on its new website. FastBooking Web Traffic Builder and Hotel Traffic Builder distribution solutions are being implemented to expand the hotel's international exposure.

SoftBrands, an affiliate of Infor, the leading provider of business software for mid-market companies, today announced the acquisition of the Property Management Systems (PMS) division of Amadeus IT Group SA. Through this acquisition of a leading EMEA PMS provider, SoftBrands is now the second largest provider of hospitality software worldwide, with an installed base of more than 9,700 properties in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. SoftBrands will support and maintain all existing Amadeus PMS applications, providing customers the choice to continue to benefit from their existing software investments. Additionally, customers will have access to an array of complementary applications and the latest technology.

IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management solutions and services, today announced that Michigan-based Four Winds Casino Resort has deployed the IDeaS V5i On-Demand Revenue Management solution. Four Winds uses the IDeaS V5i forecasting and decisions to better understand guest and player values, allowing it to assess its market more efficiently and accurately. This allows Four Winds to save money and time by being more targeted in its marketing approach, leading to increased Last Room Value (LRV) and improved company-wide profits.