CLEVELAND
– June 23, 2009 – Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of
innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions,
announced
today that Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Fla. has selected a
comprehensive suite of solutions to streamline operations at the
upscale hotel
and condominium property, which will re-open in December after
extensive
renovations. The resort is implementing solutions for property
management,
point-of-sale, guest marketing and document management.
“We
wanted integrated solutions that are flexible and easy to use and that
create
more efficient business processes,” said Jeremy Johnson, owner and
general
manager of Cheeca Lodge & Spa. “Agilysys provided the total
package, with
well-designed systems that work together to deliver measurable results.
We are
confident these solutions will improve productivity, give us more
control over
our business and enable us to manage day-to-day operations more
efficiently.”
Cheeca
Lodge & Spa will implement the following solutions from Agilysys:
- Visual One Property Management
System, a comprehensive and fully integrated property management
solution that
offers a wide range of features and functionality, including front
office
operations, guest history, housekeeping, reservations management and
more.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa will use the Visual One Activities module to
schedule
and manage the resort’s amenities and activities; the Visual One Club
Management System to create and monitor memberships in Cheeca Lodge
& Club;
and the Visual One Condo Accounting System to manage the property’s
condominium
rentals. The resort will also implement the Visual One Retail POS
System to
manage the property’s retail outlets; the Visual One Sales &
Catering
module to manage conference and banquet operations; and the Visual One
Spa
Management System to track spa employee work schedules, make spa
appointments
and send e-mail confirmations to spa guests.
- InfoGenesis POS™, an enterprise-ready
point-of-sale solution that combines powerful reporting and
configuration
capabilities with a touch-screen terminal application. The system’s
centralized
database pulls together food and beverage functions, enabling total
management
of dining, bar and room service operations. Features include real-time
reporting capabilities and advanced sorting, filtering and grouping
options.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa also will use the mPOS mobile point-of-sale
solution for
food and beverage service at poolside and at other locations around the
property.
- Guest eMarketing (GeM), a
feature-rich guest correspondence and marketing management solution
that
enables properties to create cost-effective and highly personalized
e-mail
campaigns. Using GeM, Cheeca Lodge & Spa can increase profitability
through
targeted promotional offers, reminders, newsletters and surveys and
obtain data
that leads to improved performance.
- DataMagine™, a comprehensive document
management solution that will enable Cheeca Lodge & Spa to
streamline
recordkeeping and archive business-critical data. The property will use
the
DataMagine Report Archive module to automatically capture, index and
electronically
file application-generated general business form documents and reports;
and the
DataMagine Electronic Registration Card to digitally capture guest
signatures
at check-in.
“The
current economy has created new challenges for hotels, and investing in
the
right technology is critical to success,” said Tina Stehle, senior vice
president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group.
“Our
comprehensive software suite — with solutions for property management,
point-of-sale, guest marketing and document management — will not only
enable
Cheeca Lodge & Spa to deliver an exceptional guest experience but
also will
improve efficiency and give the property a competitive edge.”
The
legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa is located on 27 lush acres of
beachfront
property in Islamorada, Fla. Each of the 212 chic West Indies-styled
rooms and
suites offers luxe comfort and style and the amenities of a world-class
resort.
The property features three restaurants renowned for their cuisine and
service,
a beachfront bar, six tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course and a
5,000-square-foot conference center. The Spa at Cheeca Lodge includes
six
treatment rooms, poolside cabanas, an oceanside Tiki Hut for outdoor
treatments
and a state-of-the-art fitness studio. The Cheeca Lodge & Club, a
members-only program, offers a private club area, exclusive club
services and
access to all the amenities and services of the resort year-round.
About
Agilysys, Inc.
 Agilysys
is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and
public-sector
customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail
and
hospitality. The company uses technology — including hardware, software
and services — to help customers resolve their most complicated IT
needs.
The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high
availability,
infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity
management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific
software,
services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets.
Headquartered
in Cleveland, Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America,
with
additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom and China.
For
more information, visit www.agilysys.com.
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