Quadriga has today announced its entry into the Indian hospitality market with the appointment of global business consultancy, MSR IT Solution Pvt Ltd (MSR), as its exclusive distributor. This new distribution agreement signifies Quadriga's commitment to its stated geographical expansion strategy, expanding into new territories to meet the needs of its global customers.
The Sydney Morning Herald points out that when China hacked into Google and Intel their motives were pretty clear, but that this most recent attack on iBahn, took some looking into. Partnered with companies like Cisco, Verizon, and iPass — iBahn offers secure Internet access to millions of global hotel guests every day. One of iBahn's largest clients is Marriott International, which holds meetings for multinational companies.
The tumultuous years of conflict are now behind the Sri Lankan tourism and hospitality industry. Since 2009, the $400 million tourism industry has picked up and will soon revisit its days of glory. With projected growth in the industry high, technology will be a key asset as hotels prepare to tackle increasing demand while enhancing operational efficiency. Until recently, only hotel chains and large hotels leveraged technology. As technology gets more affordable and the sector matures, hotels, from small and standalone to chain and boutique should leverage technology to book guests, personalize their stay and get insights into guest requirements for future visits.
EVENING was falling in the old Japanese capital of Kyoto, and I was tucking myself into a container slightly larger than a refrigerator. I pulled down the shade and, after a bit of contorting, lay down, the wall a few inches from my feet. It was a dainty little space, about 3 ¼ feet wide and 6 ½ feet long, charmingly traditional with rice-paper latticework and two woven-reed mats. I felt like an origami crane as I folded my 6-foot-2-inch frame into this “tatami capsule.”
The inaugural Asian Hospitality Technology Education Conference, known as AHTEC @ HOFEX 2011 was held in May at HOFEX 2011, Hong Kong. Building on its premiere achievement, the 2nd edition, AHTEC 2.0 @ FHC China 2012 will be held in conjunction with FHC China 2012, a sister show of H OFEX, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Pu Dong in November 2012. Co-organised by Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd (HKES), China International Exhibitions (CIE) and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), AHTEC 2.0 @ FHC China 2012 will still be managed by HKES and continue to attract more CEOs, CMO's, CIO's, IT Directors and Head of Operations from the global hospitality industry to share expert perspectives on the ever-changing technology landscape.
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, along with TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hotels across the globe, has held a conference in New Delhi in order to bring the Indian hotel sector together to discuss the future of the industry.
MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Sino Group of Hotels in Hong Kong has selected the MICROS OPERA Customer Information System (OCIS) to centralize its guest profiles and strengthen customer relationship management. Sino Land’s award-winning hotels, which includes The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and Sino Group of Hotels, comprise six hotels with 2,579 rooms located across Hong Kong and Singapore. The mission-critical enterprise solution will be centrally-hosted in the MICROS Singapore Data Center, where MICROS will provide additional customer service and benefits.
VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has completed installation of its advanced VISIONLINE wireless RF-online locking system at all 401 guestrooms and serviced apartments at the luxurious Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. VISIONLINE by VingCard features standalone electronic locks that are connected via to a central property server. The locks communicate with the server via online radio frequency, eliminating the need to manually encode keycards, cancel master cards and check battery life.
Sofitel So Bangkok, scheduled to open by early 2012, will be Asia's first hotel to offer a fully connected lifestyle, with complete Apple-based digital solutions to what guests want to know, see, hear and do for leisure or work. From hotel service directory to the most comprehensive in-room entertainment system available today, it's literally all at one's fingertips.
With participation from 35 International Speakers representing 8 different countries and over 200 Registrants, AHTEC@HOFEX 2011 held on May 12th and 13th, has quickly become the leading independent Hotel Technology Conference in Asia.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that its inaugural Asian Hospitality Technology Education Conference (AHTEC@HOFEX) will gather hospitality experts and professionals from more than 10 countries. Illustrating the rapidly evolving technology market in Asia, topics discussed at the conference include the cloud, social media, data security, ERP systems, using technology to bridge the generation gap and many more. AHTEC@HOFEX, produced in conjunction with Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd (HKES) and Pertlink, is co-located with HOFEX May 12 - 13, 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
With just under 10 days to go until this fantastic Conference takes place on May 12th and 13th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, below is an updated list of our International Speakers, Panelists and Moderators.
The Knowland Group, a leading provider of business development solutions for the hospitality industry, recently launched service at all current Interstate China properties. Knowland will be offering Readers to hotels across the country, from Shanghai and Wuhan to Beijing.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS) a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has selected the Eatec® inventory and procurement system to streamline operations at its 13 locations in Singapore.
Leading provider of SaaS Revenue & Yield Management solutions to the global hotel industry, Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions Ltd (EasyRMS) proudly announces a new technology partner in the Asia Pacific region, Fashion Information Technology Co., Ltd (Fashion), based in New Taipei City.
McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd today announced that it has successfully delivered crucial incident tracking and guest messaging services for the luxury hotel, InterContinental Hong Kong. Internationally acclaimed as one of the world's top hotels for business and leisure, and with its unique and convenient Kowloon waterfront location, InterContinental Hong Kong offers unrivalled views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, plus unparalleled service and facilities.
VingCard, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has completed installation of its VISION system, a flexible hotel locking system with intuitive touchscreen technology, and Signature electronic door locks at the new China World Summit Wing Hotel located in Beijing at the China World Tower. Located close to the Beijing Capital International Airport, the 278-room property is situated in the center of the business district in the third phase of China's World Trade Centre complex. As the heart of international trade and economic development for Beijing, the hotel complex is a noted landmark as the tallest building in the city, designed for world-class travelers.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), Pertlink and HKES the organizer of HOFEX 2011, proudly present the region's top Hoteliers education conference: ASIAN HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CONFERENCE (AHTEC@HOFEX 2011) This two-day event will take place on May 12th and 13th May 2011 alongside HOFEX trade show located at the HKCEC in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is proud to announce today (4 March) the opening of the expanded Samsung Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology and the new premises for its School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) in the former site of staff quarters in Tsimshatsui East.
A survey this year of the fastest growing technology companies in the Asia Pacific has listed Australian online hotel distributor, SiteMinder, as the most rapidly expanding software business in Australia.