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June 16, 2010

Open to All HITEC Attendees – IDeaS Shares Hospitality Revenue Management Best Practices through a Live Theater Series

IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of pricing, forecasting and optimization solutions and services, today announced it will reveal valuable revenue management best practices during an extensive theater presentation series held at HITEC, IDeaS booth 1209. Known for its highly successful webinar attendance reaching nearly 1500 attendees in the first quarter of 2010, IDeaS will provide the opportunity for hotels to gain stronger insight into optimizing guest revenue during live, informative and interactive discussion series with key industry experts.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Development

June 7, 2010

Sheraton Welcomes Travelers to Downtown Orlando

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Turnberry Associates announce the upcoming opening of Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel on June 8th. Formerly a Marriott, the hotel will remain open through the reflagging and the ensuing renovations. Sheraton Orlando Downtown will offer 290 rooms, exceptional meeting facilities and easy access to numerous businesses and attractions.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Supplier News Sales & Marketing

June 1, 2010

The Rainmaker Group Takes Leadership Position at HSMAI Revenue Management & Internet Marketing Strategy Conference

The Rainmaker Group, a world leader in automated profit optimization software and services for the hospitality industry, announced it will be a sponsor of the HSMAI Revenue Management & Internet Marketing Strategy Conference in Orlando, Florida June 21, 2010. Tammy Farley, Rainmaker Group principal, is also serving on the board of directors of HSMAI’s Revenue Management Special Interest Group to assist with planning and other responsibilities.

Orlando, Florida, United States

May 31, 2010

Stuart Newmark has been named General Manager at The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

Newmark who is no stranger to the Central Florida community, has been in the hospitality industry for the past 34 years. Most recently, he worked for Obaluxe Hotel Advisors as a Managing Director where he oversaw two resorts and marinas in the Florida Keys focused on repositioning and redeveloping these assets for owner Starwood Capital Group. He also served as a hospitality consultant on several other Starwood Capital Group projects in Florida and New York.

The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

Orlando, Florida, United States

Supplier News Sales & Marketing

May 20, 2010

OpenWays Mobile Phone Front Desk Bypass Solution Selected for Guestroom 20X at HITEC

Attendees of the 38th Annual Hospitality Information Technology Exposition & Conference will have an opportunity to check into a virtual hotel, bypass the front desk, and open their room door securely using nothing but their cell phone -- any mobile device, any carrier works!

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Technology

May 18, 2010

Nick Price to be Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame

When Nick Price, global CIO/CTO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, joined the hospitality technology industry in 2000, he recognized the need for vendor partnerships to be developed in order to address industry needs for well-designed, interoperable, customer-centric systems. For his innovative approach to hotel technology and his influence in bringing hospitality technology vendors together, Nick Price will be inducted into Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. The induction will take place at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC ®) General Session on Tuesday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Sales & Marketing

May 18, 2010

HSMAI Foundation To Release New Revenue Management Road Map

Revenue management has continued to evolve in the hospitality industry, especially in recent years due to the changes in the economic environment. To address the growth and change in the revenue management field, HSMAI’s Revenue Management Special Interest Group advisory board commissioned inspire resources to author “The Evolving Dynamics of Revenue Management: A Comprehensive Revenue Optimization Road Map for Hotel Owners, Operators and Practitioners.” Published by the HSMAI Foundation, it will debut at HSMAI’s Revenue Management & Internet Marketing Strategy Conference on June 21, 2010, in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Press Release Sales & Marketing

May 18, 2010

Pirate Exhibitor Prevention Maintains HITEC 2010's High-Value

To maintain its high value, plans for preventing pirate exhibitors (also known as Outboarders or Suitcasers) at HITEC 2010® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) have been established for the upcoming show. It is common for unaffiliated or non-exhibiting vendors to take advantage of the show's popularity by promoting their wares leading up to and near the show, or on the exhibit hall floor in an unofficial capacity.

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Press Release Technology

May 5, 2010

HITEC 2010 Offers a Quick "Download" on the Latest in Hospitality Technology

From the hottest hospitality technology products to finding solutions to technology issues, the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) focuses on the latest in hospitality technology. The conference is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Attendees that register by May 14 can save $100 on the full conference registration fee.

Orlando, Florida, United States

April 30, 2010

Pamela Feeley has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sonesta Hotel Downtown Orlando

With over 18 years of extensive hotel and hospitality experience, Feeley has relocated to the Central Florida community specifically for this opportunity with the Sonesta brand. Over the years, she gained experience in various positions within the industry, such as Sales Manager, Director of Sales as well as Regional Director with other well-known hospitality brands. Feeley has successfully repositioned various hotel properties, created and executed plans to increase occupancy rates as well as planned and implemented marketing strategies during her nearly two decades-long career in the industry. Most recently, she served as Director of Sales and Marketing as well as Regional Senior Sales Manager for the Grand Bohemian, part of the four and five-diamond quality Kessler Collection portfolio, in Denver, Colorado. Feeley graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism and Recreation Marketing.

the Sonesta Hotel Downtown Orlando

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Technology

April 28, 2010

HITEC 2010 Adds Two New IT Training Sessions

Adding even more value to its education program, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is including two new Microsoft training sessions to its Monday, June 21 schedule. Partnering with Datanamics, which specializes in IT training, HITEC will now offer “How to Save, Integrate and Grow with Technology” and “Understanding Technology Certifications.” The conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 21–24, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Sales & Marketing

April 26, 2010

Former Disney Executive to Discuss Customer Service at HITEC 2010

Former Disney Executive Dennis Snow is scheduled to speak about how careful orchestration is needed to deliver world-class customer service during the closing session of 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) on June 24. Snow will also discuss with attendees his extensive experience in customer service, which he built through his 20 years with the Walt Disney World Company. The conference, produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Sales & Marketing

April 20, 2010

HSMAI Conference Focuses On Optimizing Revenue Through Revenue Management And Internet Marketing

As the digital realm becomes increasingly integrated in day-to-day business practices, the revenue management and Internet marketing fields become more closely connected. On Monday, June 21, 2010, hospitality sales and marketing professionals will gather at the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Revenue Management & Internet Marketing Strategy Conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. to discuss how these two disciplines have evolved and the best practices for optimizing revenue today

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Operations & Strategy

April 14, 2010

Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando and Bohemian Hotel Celebration Join Marriott’s Newest Brand, the Autograph Collection

The Kessler Collection and Marriott International, Inc., are pleased to announce two Orlando hotels, Grand Bohemian Hotel [pictured left] and Bohemian Hotel Celebration [pictured right], as the newest members of the Autograph Collection.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Sales & Marketing

March 26, 2010

Pricing Expert to Keynote Revenue Management & Internet Strategy Conference

Just-announced: Best-selling business author Rafi Mohammed will deliver the keynote address on "How Successful Companies Use Price to Profit and Grow" at the HSMAI Revenue Management & Internet Marketing Strategy Conference, co-located with HITEC, in Orlando, Florida, June 21.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Technology

March 25, 2010

HFTP Announces Microsoft as Patron Sponsor of GUESTROOM 20X

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that Microsoft is the patron sponsor of GUESTROOM 20X, a futuristic guestroom featuring the hospitality industry's most innovative technologies. The exhibit debuts at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world's largest hospitality technology exposition and conference. HITEC 2010, produced by HFTP, is June 21–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA.

Orlando, Florida, United States

March 18, 2010

Barbara Bowden has been appointed as General Manager at The Peabody Orlando

Barbara Bowden has been promoted to general manager of the The Peabody Orlando and will retain her position as the Peabody Hotel Group’s corporate director of revenue management. In her new role, Bowden will be responsible for the overall operation of the hotel including business, staff and financial management.

Orlando, Florida, United States

March 18, 2010

Alan Villaverde, CHA has been appointed as managing director at The Peabody Orlando

Alan Villaverde, CHA, has been promoted to managing director of The Peabody Orlando and will retain his position as president of the Peabody Hotels Division of Peabody Hotel Group, overseeing the operations of all three Peabody Hotel properties.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Technology

March 3, 2010

HITEC 2010 to Discuss How to “Tweet Up” Potential Customers

With over 700 million people actively engaging through social media, this is an opportunity hospitality professionals can not ignore. During his general session "I'm Going to Tweet You Up" at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), trendsetter Michael Tchong will explore the latest social networking trends and discuss its importance in the hospitality technology industry. HITEC 2010, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), is June 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. USA.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Press Release Technology

February 8, 2010

HITEC 2010 Showcases Technologies That Can Improve Business Profitability

Hospitality technology products and solutions are all in one location at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). The conference and exhibition provides easy access to vendors and experts for those looking for new technology and those needing to make the best of what they already have.

Orlando, Florida, United States