| Los Angeles � 2005 HITEC - Conference (June 21, 2005) � Bartech Systems
International, a premier provider of minibar solutions and the leader in
automatic minibar technology, today announced the development of a new
Cocktail Mix Discount feature that enables hotels to give guests a price
reduction on products used in predefined cocktails. Developed
by Bartech�s internal R&D group, the new feature was driven by customer
merchandising requirements designed to increase minibar sales and brand
loyalty.
Customers define the cocktail mix product combinations and the discounts that apply. The Bartech software is customized to recognize when the paired products are taken and apply the corresponding discount to the customer folio. For example, a gin and a tonic both removed from the minibar within a predetermined amount of time of each other will trigger the Cocktail Mix Discount, resulting in a reduced price from the total individual prices. Offering the Cocktail Mix Discount provides a differentiator for hotels and increases overall minibar revenues.
Bartech�s flexible software architecture enables the addition of new features and functions quickly and easily. With the industry�s only in-house R&D department, Bartech is able to customize individual customer requirements in a responsive and cost effective manner. Bartech automated minibars provide the ability to control and track refreshment revenues and usage. Charges are posted directly to the guest folio in the property management system (PMS) in real time, making minibar operations efficient and profitable while minimizing guest disputes and lost revenues. Plus, Bartech�s software provides the refill and reporting information to speed replenishment, eliminate expired inventory, reduce energy and labor costs, and enhance merchandising for popular high-profit products. About Bartech Bartech, known throughout the world as the leader in automatic minibars, offers a full range of flexible minibar solutions to satisfy any merchandising challenge and price point. In addition to a broad line of fully automated minibars that offer hotels the ability to significantly reduce operating costs and improve profitability, Bartech also offers upgradeable (to fully automatic) manual and semi-automatic systems. Bartech looks to provide its customers with complete minibar service solutions, including ongoing consulting and support. With over 15 years of experience and hundreds of hotels installed worldwide, Bartech minibars are used by such leading brands as Hyatt, Hilton International, Intercontinental, Le Meridien, Marriott, Radisson SAS, Starwood, Nikko, Swissotel, and Best Western, as well as many independents, such as The Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, plus major casinos including The Mirage Hotel and Casino. For more information on Bartech Systems International, visit www.bartech.com or contact Katrina Pruitt-Andrews at 410.257.9154 or [email protected]. |
