IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management and optimization solutions, announces the IDeaS Revenue Optimization V5i version 3.2. The latest version of V5i features over 30 client-driven enhancements which benefit hotels’ decision-making processes and ultimately support a complete selling strategy. Specifically, IDeaS has worked directly with clients to enhance the Group Pricing Module, the Best Available Rate (BAR) Module, and added integration with Newmarket’s Delphi Sales & Catering systems.

Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry today announced that its 5th annual NewmarketPLUS 2008 User Conference will be held April 8-9 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. This industry event is an opportunity for hospitality professionals to network, learn about Newmarket’s leading products and discuss trends and issues impacting the market.

TORONTO, ON. | PAR Springer Miller Systems Inc. (PSMS) — the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems— is pleased to announce that VISA® USA has validated SpaSoft® Version 3.1 as compliant with it’s latest CISP (Card Information Security Program) Payment Application Best Practices Version 1.4.

SynXis, the Sabre Holdings business that provides hotel distribution and Internet marketing services globally, held its third annual Customer Forum in Fort Worth, Texas, down the road from its North American headquarters the first week in February.

COLUMBIA, Md. -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Las Vegas Sands Corp. has selected MICROS 9700 Hospitality Management System (HMS) for its new luxury resort, hotel, and casino, The Palazzo Las Vegas. Adjacent to The Venetian property, The Palazzo went live in January 2008 with 110 MICROS Workstation 4 LX terminals added to The Venetian's existing system, resulting in a single 275 terminal point-of-sale (POS) system spanning both properties.

Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry and Software Management, Inc. (SMI), today announced that the two companies have entered into a strategic partnership.

MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Danubius Hotels Nyrt.

SEATTLE | Progress in systems integration and interoperability was the dominant theme this week at the fourth annual Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) Members’ Meeting and Conference. More than 350 senior technology executives from hotels, vendors, and consulting groups travelled from 18 countries across four continents to gather at the Westin Seattle Hotel for the two-day conference.

IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management and optimization solutions, today committed to helping hospitality organisations achieve a sustainable revenue management culture through the establishment of a powerful new consulting division called, IDeaS Advantage.

Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT and hospitality software solutions, today announced it has acquired Eatec Corporation, a privately held developer and marketer of inventory and procurement software with U.S. headquarters in Emeryville, Calif.