Montreal, Quebec, Canada -- Electronic hotel lock manufacturer Kaba Lodging Systems has appointed Robert Krause to the position of Vice-President of Business Development for the Asia Pacific region. Krause will be responsible for continuing the successful market penetration of both the ILCO and SAFLOK brands in region’s hospitality segments.

CLEVELAND -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, has announced that Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. has selected a comprehensive solution suite to streamline efficiency and control costs at the property, which is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2009. Sands Bethlehem is a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp., a leading international developer of multi-use integrated resorts.

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 --- today announced that Bardessono of Yountville, California has installed PAR's SMS|Host Hospitality Management System.

Portsmouth, NH -- Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced Berns Salonger, a premier destination for entertainment and culture, implemented Newmarket’s Delphi sales and catering solution. Delphi was selected to improve the reporting and forecasting to enable the Berns sales organisation to proactively sell group business.

Portsmouth, NH -- Newmarket International, Inc., and Carol Verret and Associates Consulting & Training announce the release of “Sales in a Web 2.0 World”. This is the first in a series of hospitality eLearning courses available on .

Revenue Management professionals are currently on a diet of news that cautions them to “maintain rate,” “don’t repeat the mistakes of 2001” and “don’t get involved in a price war.” Thinking back to 2001 and 2002, says Ravi Mehrotra, president and founder of IDeaS Revenue Optimization – maybe you were working in hospitality but not in revenue management, or maybe you weren’t even involved in the hospitality industry. Even if you are a battle scarred survivor of 2001 and 2002 and have simply forgotten, or blocked the memories, read on… Picture driving around a shopping center parking lot for 10 minutes and then suddenly spotting an empty space right next to the entrance. Triumphant, you speed to the space and angle your car - ready to park. It’s only then you see the clear sign that explains that this space is not for you.

Meritus Hotels & Resorts has seen an increase in online bookings of over 30 percent since switching to SynXis and its Guest Connect as its online merchandising partner. The Singapore-based group, comprising of six distinctive luxury properties across Asia Pacific, is using SynXis' Guest Connect booking engine to power its website (www.meritus-hotels.com) and increase conversion rates from online shoppers.

Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced a transition in its leadership, designed to ensure the organization's long-term success and to raise its industry visibility and effectiveness. Todd Thompson, Chief Information Officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., was named by the Board of Directors as President, replacing Barry Shuler, who retired in December from his role as Chief Technology Officer of Marriott International, Inc. Shuler's retirement made him ineligible to continue serving as President under HTNG's By-Laws. Thompson has served as a Director of HTNG since 2007.

March 2009 sees the dawning of a new era for the city of Manchester in the UK, as Velvet sprinkles its unique chutzpah and creates the plush £5.5m, 4 star Velvet Hotel. Hospitality will be taken to an opulent new level for business and leisure guests alike, with 19 fully air-conditioned, decadent boudoirs.

New Hartford, NY -- 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 the appointment of John Darby to Vice President, Client Services.