The changing dynamics in travel today are causing unpredictable peaks and valleys in occupancy and slimmer margins. Traditional hospitality industry forecasting methods based on previous years’ performance are worthless in 2010. This year, having instant access to performance data that tracks and reports revenue and expenses each day is essential for operators to remain viable. Smart hotel management firms are using property performance data to run their hotels as profitably as possible – in spite of the constantly changing business environment.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with TimeManagement Corporation, a labor management solution provider, to offer the TMx™ labor management solution to hospitality customers who use the Eatec® Solutions inventory and procurement system, the InfoGenesis™ POS system and the Visual One™ Property Management System, all by Agilysys.

Electronic hotel lock manufacturer Kaba Ilco Inc. today launched its new Web store www.ilcostore.com. The store features a complete selection of lock parts and accessories for all models of ILCO electronic hotel locks and systems, from the legacy System 700 products to the latest RFID solutions.

As the premier hotel situated on Cornell University's Ivy League campus in Ithaca, NY, the Statler Hotel is staffed and run by select students from Cornell's world-renowned School of Hotel Administration. When the distinguished property needed a new distribution solution to streamline its reservations and distribute its inventory through multiple channels, the Statler turned to Sabre Hospitality Solutions.

The Marina Mandarin Singapore is a world-class, highly popular, 5-star luxury hotel that enjoys an excellent location in the heart of Singapore. With breathtaking views of Marina Bay and the Singapore financial district, the hotel also offers convenient access to the Marina Square Shopping Mall, and is directly opposite the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre and The Esplanade – Singapore’s Performing Arts Centre. With a distinctively majestic atrium soaring through 21 levels of the hotel, Marina Mandarin Singapore is imbued with a philosophy of providing Asian grace, warmth and care in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.

IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of pricing, forecasting and optimization solutions and services, today announced that as more hoteliers turn to revenue management specialists to boost returns in weaker operating conditions, it's highly regarded consulting division -- IDeaS Advantage -- had recorded solid double digit growth and had signed up a number of new partners worldwide in 2009.

PAR Springer Miller Systems Inc. (PSMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems — announces that The Mira Hong Kong has selected the SpaSoft Spa Management system for its spa and wellness facilities.

Barceló Hotels & Resorts is a privately owned Spanish Group, managing 187 hotels across more than 15 countries and 3 continents. In the UK, Barceló operates 21 4-star hotels (formerly the Paramount Group of Hotels) in inspiring locations across Scotland, Northern England, Central England, Southern England and Wales, from vibrant city and town centres, spectacular coastal resorts and countryside retreats.

VingCard Elsafe, the leading hospitality security provider and part of the ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group, has completed the installation of its VISION by VingCard system, a flexible hotel lock system with intuitive touchscreen technology, and Signature by VingCard electronic door locks, at the new Le Méridien Qingdao in Qingdao, China.

IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of hotel revenue management solutions and services, today celebrated its 20th anniversary. Delivering their first Revenue Management System to the market in 1990, IDeaS has been an integral part of the revenue management culture from it's inception in the late 1980's. Acquired in 2008 by SAS Institute, IDeaS has grown to more than 250 employees, provides revenue optimization solutions and services to more than 1,600 hotel properties worldwide, and has expanded its hospitality portfolio to airport parking, bus transportation and event ticketing.