Welcome

On behalf of the International Hotel Technology Forum, I would like to welcome you to the December Newsletter.  This publication is designed to keep you up to speed with the latest developments with IHTF, and the hotel technology industry as a whole.

IHTF is renowned in the industry as being the best event for a structured intimate networking environment specifically designed for technology vendors to maximise visibility amongst the major Hotel Groups specifically looking to invest for the future. 

IHTF 2010, to be held in the luxurious Marriott Hotel, will include a series of private one-to-one business development meetings between delegates and suppliers, a comprehensive conference programme covering keynote presentations and interactive seminars, exhibitors, as well as the opportunity to network with peers and colleagues.

I would like to welcome the following companies to IHTF who have joined us recently; Avvio, Symon Dacon and Samsung Electronics who will be sponsoring the welcome reception on Thursday night.

Please find below news from just a few of the companies attending IHTF. We welcome all feedback from our readers and if you have any news you’d like to submit for inclusion in the next newsletter please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you haven’t yet secured your place contact me now and ensure you don’t miss the chance to be part of this event for the hotel technology industry.

Claudia Wood
Forum Manager
claudiawood@arena-international.com
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7753 4225
www.iht-forum.com

Key Sponsors of IHTF 2010
Supplier News
	Agilysys: Agilysys (Europe) Limited, part of Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, has announced that The Connaught, one of London’s most prestigious hotels, has implemented ResPAK, the specialist dining reservations and table management module. more
	AMX: The ENV-VST-C is the industry's first California Title 24 compliant thermostat. Its energy-saving features include 7-day programming, four set points per day, and 5-day weather forecasting. more
	Spiritel: In increasingly competitive and challening economic times, the pressure on hotels to improve customer service and operational efficiency whilst reducing costs and maintain market share is very real. more
	IDeaS: IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of pricing, forecasting and optimization solutions and services, today announced that The Landmark London will deploy the IDeaS V5i revenue management solution to optimize its pricing strategy. more
	Clarity - Clarity Hospitality is one of four divisions of Clarity Commerce Solutions plc, a leading supplier of software and services to the hospitality, leisure and entertainment markets. more
	Symon - The Symon solution enables hotels to communicate key information in real-time across a broad array of stylish display options, including flat-panel HD displays, in-room television, interactive wayfinding kiosks and small-format displays. Symon’s Smartphone mobility application also allows hotels to provide guests with in-venue location specific content. more
Hotel News     Macdonald - Macdonald Hotels have over 40 hotels and resorts throughout the UK, offering luxury accommodation, first class service and award winning cuisine.  Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and as a result visitors to Macdonald Hotels & Resorts across the UK will be able to use high-speed wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) through BT Openzone. more     Dedeman: The tourism sector is among the driving sectors of the Turkish economy and its contribution to the Country’s economy is increasing day by day. Dedeman Group is dedicated to the rapid development of this sector. more   Latest Hoteliers to confirm their attendance at IHTF 2010: Accor Hotels Asia Accor Hotels Europe Arora Hotels Barcelo Hotels and Resorts   BTG-Jianguo Carlton Hotels Collection Choice Hotels Cola Hotels Dedeman Holdings Fairmont Raffles International Four Seasons Hotels Hilton HPL Hotels IHG Europe IHG Asia Indian Ashok Group Jin Jiang International Kempinski Hotels Layia Hospitality MacDonald Hotels Manz Hotels Movenpick Hotels and Resorts MWB Malmaison Ltd NH Hotels Park Plaza Hotel Group Principle Hayley Protea Hotels Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Occidental Hotels Oetker Hotels Orascom Rosewood Hotels and Resorts Sarova Hotels Serena Hotels Starwood Hotels and Resorts Sun Resorts Sunway Lagoon Resorts The Leela Hotels Von Essen Hotels   Programme News     I would like to welcome Ted Horner from E Horner and Associates who will be joining IHTF as a key moderator for the Industry Q&A to be held on Friday. Topics of discussion will include: Discussing Global Market Trends SaaS (Software as a Service) / APS solutions for the hotel industry. Biometrics and Hotel Infrastructure Design & Tech - A new light into IP convergence Integration of Digital Spaces - Connectivity of Sevices and Building Management Reservation Management Systems