Hotel Technology Next Generation

MUNICH, Germany & MINNEAPOLIS | IDeaS, the leading provider of revenue optimization solutions and one of the industry's fastest growing technology companies today announced that the Park Inn Cologne City-West (formerly Holiday Inn Cologne City-West) has installed the ASP-based, V5 IDeaS Revenue Optimization solution following a thorough product evaluation. IFH, Germany's leading supplier of hospitality-focused solutions and an IDeaS Distribution Partner, formalized the agreement.

"At Park Inn Cologne City-West, our goal was to introduce a robust revenue management methodology that would allow us to better manage our room pricing and would work with our existing Fidelio system," said Ms. Ina Meyer, Assistant Resident manager at the Park Inn Cologne City-West. "IFH had recommended IDeaS to us because of the ASP delivery of the product, the superiority of the IDeaS solution and their history of innovation."

"Once we understood the needs of the Park Inn Cologne City-West, it was clear to us that IDeaS was the only solution that would meet all of their objectives. Once the property had the opportunity first hand to work with the product, they quickly became enthusiastic about how the solution could help them," said Antony Shaw, Vice President Business Development of IFH.

Opened in August 2001, Park Inn Cologne City West is a 205 room modern and elegant 4 star property. Located in the heart of the city, Park Inn Cologne City West allows visitors to fully discover the flair and cultural variety of the Rhine area.

"The Park Inn Cologne City West had very specific requirements centering on their revenue management objectives as well as a need for a smooth interaction with their existing Fidelio and CRS systems," said Uli Pillau, Managing Director IDeaS EAME. "IFH and IDeaS as partners have exceeded the client's expectations. The implementation went very well and the hotel is pleased with the services from IFH and the solution powered by IDeaS."

About the Park Inn Cologne City-West - Since August 2001 the modernly equipped Park Inn Cologne City-West combines work and life on the Innere Kanalstrasse. The property's central location and convenience to transportation outlets makes it an easy destination for visitors arriving from outside the Cologne area.

The 205 modern, elegant rooms are of four-star quality with sound insulation, individually adjustable air-conditioning, ISDN, analog connections and wireless LAN. Twelve conference room, all offering natural light and state of the art conference facilities, can accommodate up to 300 people. A library, study room and executive boardroom are available. The fitness center and the Aachener Weiher (local lake) offer opportunities for relaxation and exercise Additional information can be found at

About IFH - IFH(R) has been delivering measurable service success to the Hospitality and Service Industry since 1989. Through actively delivering revenue generating solutions, IFH(R) has established it's self as a market leader.

The basis for ensuring the economic success of any business today is based on ensuring consistent management of information, knowledge and Service delivery. It is specifically these three areas of competence that IFH(R) delivers solutions that enhances the revenue opportunities of its customers on a worldwide basis.

Customers throughout the hospitality industry as well as other service related businesses successfully use IFH(R) to identify areas of improvement and revenue optimization. IFH(R) has successfully worked in partnership with Integrated Decisions and Systems, Inc. (IDeaS) in preparing hotels for a "yield culture" through the running of workshops and training programs in advance of the installation of an IDeaS Revenue Optimization solution.

IFH(R) operates offices in Frankfurt, Miami, Dubai and Singapore

About IDeaS - Integrated Decisions and Systems, Inc. (IDeaS) is the leading provider of hospitality focused pricing and revenue optimization solutions. IDeaS products offer award-winning technical innovation paired with unsurpassed personalized support. Our products are specifically designed to provide hoteliers with a clear vision to their data, thereby giving them greater control over their business.

IDeaS primary market focus is the global hospitality industry. The company's clients include some of the most-prestigious companies in the world, including InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt International, Hilton International, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts, Shangri-La, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels, Universal Orlando, Travelodge UK, Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Vail Resorts and Gaylord Entertainment properties, such as Gaylord Opryland.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, IDeaS maintains global technology, support and sales offices in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Asia. For more information, visit or call +1 952 698 4200. NOTE TO EDITORS: In the name Movenpick Hotels there should be an umlaut over the "o" in Movenpick. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems.

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