In the latest expansion of its rapidly-growing mobile suite of services, StarCite today announced the launch of a new mobile solution for suppliers that will allow hotel sales forces to review, monitor and quickly act on meetings leads via smartphone.
In the field of travel and expense management automation, new technology is central to generating increased ROI for client companies. The management and automatic linking of receipts, whether scanned or faxed, to specific expense reports in automated expense management systems has gained significant acceptance as it helps to maintain a paperless environment and further streamline the traditional processes associated with the submission of expense receipts.
JTB Americas, a leading provider of global travel management services for business and leisure customers, is pleased to join StarCite in announcing entry into a global alliance partnership. JTB Americas will use StarCite's meetings management technology to service its robust business of corporate, leisure, sports and academic clientele, and will launch meetings booking portals powered by StarCite. The proposed JTB Americas-StarCite Partnership will also help broaden meetings management and technology services for suppliers within the Asia-Pacific Region.
An industry-leading blog, www.dialoguesondutyofcare.com launched recently by International SOS, brings together a wide range of travel management, human resources, legal and security experts around the topic of Duty of Care: a company's obligation to protect its employees from risks. The online platform, which will feature posts by International SOS experts as well as a variety of guest authors, offers visitors a unique perspective on the constantly evolving challenges faced by organizations with employees who travel , and how companies are meetings these challenges with innovative solutions.
American Express Global Business Travel today announced the launch of Mobile Communications Management (MCM), a dynamic, visual traveler tracking and integrated two-way messaging solution. This new capability can assist companies in promptly locating employee travelers and communicating to them on the spot to offer direct assistance in times of travel disruption. MCM also offers the added benefit of continuously monitoring and mapping major travel disruptions such as weather systems, strikes or other events to help with contingency planning before events take place. American Express Global Business Travel selected technology provider Charter Solutions to provide their patent-pending dynamic mapping functionality with our solution.
In response to increased emphasis by corporations on reducing security and reputational risk, BCD Travel, the third-largest corporate travel management company worldwide, announces a comprehensive Travel Risk Management solution that draws on technological advances and a personalized approach to help companies drastically reduce risk for travelers.
NC4, Inc. (GBTA booth #575), an innovator in travel risk management solutions, is introducing Global Insights to travel managers at the Global Business Traveler's Association (GBTA) Convention in Denver. Global Insights is the newest addition to NC4's ActivTravel, a travel risk management solution that combines travel intelligence, traveler tracking and real-time threat alerting to provide travel managers a 360° view of a corporation's travel risk exposure.
American Express Global Business Travel, a long standing exhibitor at the Global Business Travel Association Convention (GBTA), is returning once again this year and can be found at booth #1075. Focusing on the evolution of service, the core foundation of any travel management program, a unique historical depiction of American Express's brand connection to its long history of service excellence will be on display.
Business travel managers looking for the latest in electronic expense management and global travel cards can hear insights from U.S. Bank travel payment specialists at the Global Business Travel Association annual convention, Aug. 21-24 in Denver. U.S. Bank speakers will be featured at two education sessions during the conference.
It's new, it's fast and easy to use and it's laboratory tested – the ionator EXP™ from Activeion looks a bit like an ordinary trigger-spray bottle, but is packed full of ionising technology. Jaron Weijel, co-owner of Conscious Hotels in Amsterdam, initially doubted that cleaning with just ionised tap water made sense. At first, the ionator EXPTM seemed no more than a nice gimmick that suited the hotel's green philosophy, but, he says, his colleague Yael Ashtar's enthusiasm inspired him.
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Resort, a member of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, deployed Optii Keeper in late March 2011 with a focus on achieving additional efficiencies to its housekeeping department. Building on improved practices introduced by a new Executive Housekeeper in late 2010, the key challenge was to overcome the 'tyranny' of distance in a resort property spread over a large area.
Lodging Interactive, an award winning Interactive and Social Media Marketing Agency exclusively servicing the hospitality industry, announced today that it has launched a series of Field Marketing Services for branded hotels. The Brand Field Marketing Services are designed to meet the needs of hotel franchisees and to ensure brand pages are optimized to the highest level.
Check Safety First has joined forces with Diversey -- a leading supplier of hygiene and cleaning systems -- with the aim of supporting the Portuguese hotel industry in managing the issue of health and safety. Diversey has licensed Check Safety First's risk management audit system, E-Cristal, and will target hotels with this solution.
Spring is in the air in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a roster of Halifax outdoor events promoting healthy active living, it's easy to find new ways to enjoy the fresh ocean air in Halifax. Runners of all levels can take part in the Credit Union Atlantic Lung Run (April 09) along the Halifax waterfront, raising funds for the Lung Association of Nova Scotia.
VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has completed installation of its state-of-the-art SENTINEL II in-room safes at the renowned Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The SENTINEL II by Elsafe UL-listed safes employ the latest locking technology, including anti-tamper labyrinths and sold-steel hinges, making it one of the most secure in-room safes in the world. With its industry-leading audit trail, spring-loaded door and Flash-RAM memory, the safe is perfect for protecting guests' valuables, and the attractive, adaptable design makes it perfect for blending into any hotel environment.
The prestigious Wyndham Grand, London Chelsea Harbour has implemented health and safety expert, Check Safety First's online E-Cristal health and safety risk management system to ensure the wellbeing of its guests.
VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, recently completed installation of its Signature RFID by VingCard contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at the Kyriad Marseille Centre-Rabatou in Marseille, France. Located a few steps from the Congress Palace and the city's Stadium, the 88-room Louvre Hotels property is conveniently located close to the city's main attractions, public transportation stops and superb beaches, making it an attractive location for both leisure and business travelers.
For years, hospitality industry veteran Steven Belmonte, CEO of Hospitality Solutions LLC and former President and CEO of Ramada Franchise Systems, has advocated: "The road to success in the U.S. hospitality industry can be long and difficult. The shortest, easiest route to prosperity is with someone who's been there before and can help lead the way." This month Neal Jackson, President of Birmingham, Ala.-based Key West Inns Inc., is turning to Belmonte and Hospitality Solutions for guidance by serving as a Strategic Advisor to the brand.
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