MINNEAPOLIS | IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue optimization solutions and one of the industry's fastest growing technology companies, today announced that Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has selected IDeaS Revenue Optimization to install at their Royal Sonesta Hotel in Boston.

MINNEAPOLIS -- IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue optimization solutions and one of the industry's fastest growing technology companies recently appeared on NBC's Today Show and on a subsequent prime-time special on MSNBC. The feature first aired on October 26 and was then repeated on October 31.

DALLAS -- To support its ongoing commitment to customer service and to help grow its portfolio of electronic-locking systems and in-room safe solutions for hotels and resorts in North America, VingCard Elsafe welcomes Ken Brown to the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales.

DALLAS -- Since many safes on the market today can be easily opened within 30 seconds by experienced thieves, it is important to know that only Elsafe in-room safes have passed extensive testing for physical break-ins, endurance and jarring by the world's most prestigious, reliable and professional testing organization, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Dallas | Through a new initiative titled “We’re Listening,” VingCard Elsafe, an ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group company which provides electronic lock and in-room safe solutions to hotels and resorts, is re-enforcing the foundation on which it was built more than 25 years ago by re-establishing clear lines of communication and accountability with its customers.

CHICAGO | Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced that 21 companies have been selected to participate in designing the future of hotel guest room technology.

MINNEAPOLIS | IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue optimization solutions and one of the industry's fastest growing technology companies, announced that IDeaS Revenue Optimization has been admitted as a member of the Leading Service Provider Network (LSPN) of the industry group The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. LSPN recognizes companies that have experience in the luxury sector and that compliment products offered by existing LSPN members.

SPOKANE, Wash. | WestCoast Hospitality Corporation (NYSE: WEH - News), representing Red Lion and WestCoast Hotels in the U.S. and Canada, now participates at the highest level of connectivity in the three largest Global Distribution Systems (GDS') serving travel agents in North America. This new level of functionality was implemented by leveraging the enhanced GDS interface of MICROS Opera Central Reservations platform by MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS - News).

MUNICH, Germany | IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue optimization solutions and one of the industry's fastest growing technology companies, today announced that RAMADA-TREFF Germany has selected IDeaS Revenue Optimization to launch at key locations in Germany and Switzerland. IFH, Germany's leading supplier of hospitality focused revenue generating solutions and an IDeaS Distribution Partner, formalized the agreement in conjunction with IDeaS' Germany based sales organization.

This is the second installment of a regular newsletter to HTNG members and other interested parties, to help keep you abreast of our activities. September was a busy month for HTNG. The property/distribution workgroup was finalized, the new in-room technology workgroup opened for application, and our first workgroup got a shot of reinvigoration. Membership grew 36% in the month and now totals 110, with another 22 applications awaiting payment.