PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) and leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems, today announced that SpaSoft® Spa and Activity Management System Version 3.2.2.0 has been certified to connect with Fusebox, Elavon's hosted payment gateway.
At the official welcome day that took place on July 12, in Graz (Styria, Austria), the software vendor TAC was warmly welcomed as new partner and received the great honour of being "A Leading Company of Austria". Thomas Roessler, Managing Director at TAC, accepted the award: "Being a Leading Company of Austria makes us proud and shows that Austrian quality work is in greater demand than ever before."
In good time prior to this year´s Christmas trade, the Austrian developer of Reservation Assistant Spa & Activity Software TAC adds some new functionalities to its web shop for SPAs, thermal baths and hotels: As from now wellness guests can not only buy personalized gift certificates and products via the Internet, but also have them gift-wrapped and delivered to their homes. Busy and forgetful givers can immediately print their online vouchers, if it is already too late for a postal shipment.
Reservation Assistant, the Spa & Activity software by TAC, is not only accessible by laptops and PC´s, but also by iPads. This means that users can move freely when working with the software.
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), the International SPA Association (ISPA), and the ISPA Foundation have released a new online course, Risk Management for Spas. Developed in collaboration with the Resort Hotel Association, the program is offered through AHLEI's Distance Learning department on its e-learning platform.
PARSIPPANY, NJ, Lodging Interactive, one of the industry’s leading hospitality Internet marketing agencies, has announced the launch of Spa Interactive to drive online revenue maximization for Spas and Health Clubs.
BOCA RATON, Fla. & ENGLAND | Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGYS) a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality industry solutions, announced that The Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort located in South Wales has selected the following Visual One solutions by Agilysys: Property Management, Sales & Catering, Point-of-Sale, Golf Management, Spa management, Club membership and Internet Reservations.
Bangkok, Thailand (1 May 2007) A steadily growing number of foreigners seeking medical services in Thailand has proven the country’s vast potential in the health service sector while adding another appeal as a favorite tourist destination in Asia. To keep up with the impressive growth which now averages over a million annual tourist arrivals and recording some 40 billion Baht per year from health tourism alone, the government and private sectors are joining hands in an aggressive campaign to support Proud Asia 2007, the 1st international trade exhibition & conference on medical tourism, spa & wellness industries on 27-30 September at the Hall 9, IMPACT Convention Center in Muangthong Thani.
Prestigious International experts of this industry will share their beneficial knowledge on the Spa Revolutions and Technologies, including Studies and Statistics of Asia Spa which will be presented by ISPA Chairman, Mr. Jim Root. Exclusively for International delegates, a series of Senior Oriental and Asian Speakers are gathered to share their vast knowledge on the usage of Traditional Chinese Medicines for healing and wellness; unveiling the various ancient Chinese therapeutic demonstrations and holistic treatments like the application of Chinese Yin-Yang, Tai-Chi, Qi Gong, Ba Kua (Threading) and many more.
NEW HARTFORD, NY | PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) --- and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- is pleased to announce that SpaSoft 3.0 with SMS|Diplomat v2.3 is certified under the Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) Certification Program.
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS -- The Spa at The Palms, a highlight of the 72-suite resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands, and recipient of the 2006 World Travel Award for ‘Turks & Caicos Leading Spa Resort’, will add therapies and products from acclaimed beauty lines Somme Institute and Sonya Dakar in early Spring 2007. This marks a ‘first’ for the Caribbean for both highly coveted brands, which were previously unavailable in spas outside of the US. Somme Institute’s groundbreaking patent pending ‘MDT5’ (Molecular Dispersion Technology 5) has been dubbed “the most significant advancement in the science of skincare since the introduction of Alpha Hydroxy acids” by Michael Holick, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine. Similarly, Sonya Dakar’s celebrity clients include Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas and Jaime Pressly.
Mexico City, Mexico | Spa Marquis at Marquis Reforma has earned the prestigious recognition of being the only member in Mexico City of Leading Spas of the World, an extension of Leading Hotels of the World. Marquis Reforma, a five-star luxury boutique hotel and member of Leading Hotels of the World, introduced its celebrated spa in 2003 as the largest spa in the region.
Brussels, Ontario—Umbrella brand Ontario’s Finest, known for its highly successful member organization Ontario’s Finest Inns, has launched a new spa division, offering spa-goers a resource for finding retreats with exceptional standards. Understanding that a superlative Spa experience is a marriage of many elements, members of Ontario’s Finest Spas are characterized by their emphasis on health, wellness, and distinctive character, as well as their level of professionalism and diversity of treatment offerings.
ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition opens today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from May 3-5, 2006. Banking on the theme “The Best of The East”, this year’s event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) together with Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) aiming to catapult Thailand as the Spa and Wellness Capital of Asia.
The ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition announces invitation for key media representatives from around the world to come and participate in the event scheduled on May 3-5, 2006 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
In the next 20 days or so, the spa industry of the world will shift its focus to Asia – at least for the meantime, with Thailand as its target. This focus is the agenda behind the ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition which will open on May 3-5, 2006 in Bangkok, Thailand. With over 250 speakers and presenters from various spa industries around the world and over 4,656 square meters of exhibition space showcasing the world’s leading trends on spa and wellness, the ISPA 2006 Thailand is more than the “Best of the East” as it meets the “Best of the World.”
ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa and Wellness Conference and Exhibition will showcase the best of spa products, technologies, knowledge and expertise when it opens on May 3-5, 2006 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. This year’s ISPA 2006 Thailand is hosted by the Ministry of Industry’s Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) and the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
International SPA Association Chairman Kate Mearns is expected to lead key decision markers from Asia and from around the world in an opportunity for knowledge exchange and business networking during the ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition. This event will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from May 3-5, 2006 with the theme “The Best of The East”, hosted by the Ministry of Industry Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) together with Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Indianapolis, Indiana | Gilchrist & Soames, a leading provider of toiletries to luxury hotels, and Forest Essentials, Inc., a renowned manufacturer and distributor of an environmentally-friendly line of hotel toiletry products, today announce that Gilchrist & Soames will manage the Forest Essentials brands and products. Under the terms of this new business partnership, Gilchrist & Soames will manage all facets of the Forest Essentials business including product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution.
Recently, the Ministry of Industry’s Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), International Spa Association and The Federation of Thai Spa jointly conducted an industry briefing in preparation for the coming ISPA 2006 THAILAND International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition on 3-5 May 2006 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.