Technology Asia Pacific News

July 28, 2009

McLaren International Distributes Libra OnDemand in Asia Pacific

Libra OnDemand has recently teamed with McLaren International Pty Ltd to expand distribution of its coveted Customer Relationship Management solution throughout Asia Pacific. Libra OnDemand, an independent software vendor based in Celebration, Fla., is the hospitality industry's first on-demand CRM solution built entirely on the salesforce.com platform. Libra OnDemand provides a comprehensive suite of hospitality-specific web-based applications to manage customer relationships, drive loyalty initiatives, focus sales, manage catering events and perform on-demand business analytics.

Australia

Supplier News

July 15, 2009

TravelCLICK to Share Keys for Boosting Electronic Revenue at HEDNA’s Annual ASPAC Meeting

Despite today’s global financial woes, opportunities are rife for hoteliers to increase revenue through electronic distribution. The annual Asia Pacific (ASPAC) meeting of the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), to be held July 23, 2009, at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, will focus on how “e-nnovating”—leveraging innovations in electronic marketing—can spell success in any kind of economy. The meeting brings together leading experts in hotel distribution, along with representatives from the region’s top hotels, to share best practices and actionable strategies for driving electronic RevPAR.

TravelClick, Inc.

Singapore

Supplier News

July 15, 2009

China Hangzhou Dragon Hotel Selects IBM to Implement Smart Hotel Transformation Project

China Hangzhou Dragon Hotel (Dragon Hotel) has selected IBM (NYSE:IBM) to build an instrumented, interconnected and intelligent hotel management system as part of the hotel's transformation into a "Smart Hotel".

IBM Corporation

Hangzhou, China

Press Release

June 18, 2009

Hotel Technology Leaders to Address Major Changes in Hospitality Technology This July in Singapore

Some of the most recognizable names within hospitality technology have agreed to share their unique insights in how to manage major technology changes while at Hotel Technology Next Generation's (HTNG) second annual Asia-Pacific Members' Conference in Singapore the 13-15 of July, 2009.

HTNG

Singapore

Press Release

May 20, 2009

Hospitality Technology Forum @ HOFEX 2009 | Post Show Review

An interesting panel of speakers, the relevance of the topics discussed, the economic climate, increased interest in the role of technology in the hospitality industry – all contributed to make this year one of the most successful forums at HOFEX. Held on May 7th - the second day of HOFEX, the Forum attracted more than 130 registrants from home and overseas. The house was full for both the morning and afternoon sessions, and every so often with standing room only.

Pertlink Limited

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Supplier News

April 30, 2009

IDS Softwares launches CTI Application for Hospitality Industry

IDS Softwares Pvt. Ltd (IDS), global leader in providing integrated IT solutions for the hospitality sector, today announced the launch of CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) application, for hospitality professionals in India and overseas. IDS Softwares is one of the first Indian enterprise to make this technology available to the hospitality industry.

IDS NEXT

India

Supplier News

April 28, 2009

TTI Expands Global Reach by Partnering with CMS to Resell Scanners in India

As part of its ongoing global distribution effort, TTI Technologies International has signed a partnership agreement with CMS Computers Ltd. to be the sole reseller of TTI’s Scan2PMS solution in India. Scan2PMS enables front-desk staff to capture guest information from a driver’s license or passport at check-in and immediately download the data into the hotel’s property-management system.

TTI Technologies

India

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Tambourine

Press Release

April 28, 2009

Hoteliers Searching for New Solutions | Industry leaders to gather at the Hospitality Technology Forum discuss market conditions and technology solutions

As the global economic uncertainty continues to affect the wider hospitality industry, many hoteliers are desperately searching for new innovative technological solutions to their problems. The fifth bi-annual Hospitality Technology Forum being held on MAY 7th at the Hong Kong Exhibition Center, will bring together leading members of the hospitality industry to discuss a wide range of topics of importance to hoteliers. The Hospitality Technology Forum will include practice discussions and workshops by twenty key industry members from around the world, providing a truly global perspective to many of the current challenges facing the wider hospitality industry.

Pertlink Limited

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

April 9, 2009

HFTP Asian Conference Addresses Important Asian Marketplace Issues

Focusing on hospitality issues prominent in the Asian region, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is hosting the Second Annual Asian Hospitality Finance and Technology Conference. The boutique conference is a specially-designed education conference for hospitality finance and technology professionals working in the Asian marketplace. The conference is May 11–12 at UNLV–Singapore in Singapore. Online registration is now available on the HFTP web site.

HFTP

Singapore, Singapore

Supplier News

April 7, 2009

Onity™ Secures Asia Pacific’s First Pullman by Accor at Sydney Olympic Park

With the opening of the 212-room Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney's only new 5-star hotel to open this decade and western Sydney's first 5-star hotel, Onity has completed the electronic locking solution for the Accor properties at Sydney Olympic Park. The Pullman selected the ADVANCE by Onity electronic locking system with custom handles to complement its contemporary design and décor. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Sydney, Australia

Supplier News

March 27, 2009

Travelscream Strengthens Global Presence with Opening of Beijing Office

Travelscream, the leading provider of travel deal distribution and social media marketing solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the opening of an office in Beijing, China. The expansion facilitates Travelscream’s growth in international markets. Travelscream APAC (Asia Pacific) will be lead by Eric Demaret, the former GM of Asia Hotels Sourcing for GTA (Gullivers Travel Associates) by Travelport. He and his team of seasoned local talent will introduce Travelscream’s platform of cutting edge online travel deal advertising and social engagement technologies to hotels, airlines and other travel service providers throughout the Asia Pacific region, which encompasses more than 45,000 hotels.

Travelscream

Beijing, China

Press Release

November 3, 2008

The Samsung Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology Established at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

With the support of world-renowned electronics manufacturer Samsung Electronics Hong Kong, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has garnered more momentum in advancing hospitality technology.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)