WITH more hotels guaranteeing equal or better prices to travelers who book with them directly, online travel agency Web sites like Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity aren’t always the bargain bins they once were for hotel rates. In response, the agency sites are forced to concentrate on other ways to keep and attract customers.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands -- Hospitality industry experts from more than 20 countries convened today at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP) European Hospitality Technology Educational Conference (EHTEC). The focus of discussion was on the current state of hospitality technology and what the future might hold for the industry. The conference w...

MIAMI | MTech is proud to announce that its Internet-based Hotel Service Optimization System (HotSOS, pronounced “hot sauce”), which wirelessly connects staff to each other and streamlines guest-services workflow, is now available in up to 15 languages.

The OpenTravel Alliance (OTA), the travel industry’s leading distribution specification development organization, remains a must- join travel industry association eight years after its formation, and is changing its membership structure to meet the ongoing demand.

Leonardo Media, an international leader in managing and distributing rich media content announced today that they are strengthening their existing relationship with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), an exclusive brand that boasts over 400 luxury hotels in 65 countries.

CHICAGO | TravelCLICK Inc., a leading provider of hotel business process management (BPM) solutions, announced today that Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, FL will use the iHotelier Central Reservation System (CRS) for website and Global Distribution System (GDS) reservations. The property has been with a major top-tier brand since 1997.

I attended the 2008 PGA show held in Orlando January 17th – 19th. This show is big by anyone’s standards with over 1250 exhibitors, 42 of which are technology vendors. The majority of the technology vendors offer golf course and tournament management solutions. There is also a sprinkling of interesting GPS range finder and instructional aids. I was at the conference shopping for a system on behal...

FORT WORTH, TX | Two Native American gaming properties are wagering that Digital Alchemy’s unique e-marketing services and software will help them enhance customer relations, boost occupancies and drive bigger dollars to their bottom line.

Vaterstetten n. Munich | Wolfgang Emperger has taken the role as new Director Account International for Amadeus Hospitality in Germany. He is based in Vaterstetten (Munich). Wolfgang Emperger is responsible for direct and indirect international sales. In addition, he is in charge of the international customer care team.

WASHINGTON, The Travel Industry Association (TIA) announces the first annual TravelCom Res-Expo Innovators Awards to recognize those special companies whose outstanding innovations in the areas of technology, e-commerce and distribution have transformed their business and had a broad impact across the travel industry. TIA will present the award at the forthcoming TravelCom Res-Expo Conference Apr...