The resort technology vendor will demonstrate new web services including online guest check-in, pre-designed owner website features, PDA accessible executive dashboards, one-stop rental reservation self-booking and express check-in kiosks.

Society gravitates to better access of information and easier paths of payment. As demand increases, maximizing guest spend with new devices is even more crucial.

While the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show floor wasn't as expansive or heavily trafficked as it normally is in more robust economic times, there were some companies at the show that could not only help hotels generate business in this recession but also revolutionize the industry. BLOG BY ASSOCIATE EDITOR CHRIS CROWELL

RateTiger’s leading product, RTSuite, allows hoteliers to benchmark competitor prices, distribute rates across multiple channels and maintain inventory availability in one easy to use screen.

Many mainstay technology vendors introduced new extensions to their products at HITEC 2009.

Travelers use technology to touch base with home and office from their guestroom. Hotel operators use it to communicate internally and between numerous properties. Sales teams use it to sell hotel rooms. Consumers use it to rate stays and make decisions.

Panasonic System Solutions Company has broadened its support base for its leading hardware platforms to now include integration with an additional seven POS / management software systems.

Speed is at the core of good service—the faster you can respond to guests’ needs, the better. For this reason, many hotels are using wireless devices to provide a means of communication for staff members. Some departments taking advantage of wireless communication are food and beverage, security and housekeeping. / BY SENIOR EDITOR JASON Q. FREED

Hospitality Solutions International today announced that the Profit Series Point of Sale application is available for use with the Apple iPod touch as an innovative and inexpensive alternative to traditional handheld POS devices.

Stoneycreek offers guests northwoods-style hospitality with an extra measure of security, efficiency and service from Merchant Link.