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

New study says rate, not segment, is best indicator of competitive set.

Attitude POSitive's AccuPOS Food Services Point of Sale (POS) software can now handle online ordering processes.

The company will use the Epitome property-management system and Karyon Distribution Service for its newest hotel in Apple Valley, Minn.

Amway will leverage Avendra?s key purchasing programs, including: food & beverage, rooms operations, engineering, administrative, cleaning chemicals and sanitizing systems.

Running a restaurant is no easy task.