| Minneapolis, Minnesota �December 14, 2005 � IDeaS, the leading provider
of revenue optimization solutions and one of the industry�s fastest growing
technology companies has announced that Hilton International have deployed
IDeaS Revenue Optimization, ASP delivered solution for its properties in
Cologne and Budapest. While almost 100 Hilton properties currently use
IDeaS product, these latest deployments represent a sea change in that
they will be using IDeaS ASP solution rather than its enterprise product.
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have experienced very solid results with the IDeaS product for several
years and consequently we have greatly increased the number of properties
that have it installed,� said Tim Davis, Senior Vice President Commerce
Development and Information Services for Hilton International. �These current
installations with the IDeaS product in an ASP model, are bit more special
in that the new product maps closely to the open vision Hilton International
has for its next generation revenue management strategy. The ASP delivery
nature of the product and the e-learning capabilities will allow us to
be more nimble as we install the solution globally, while the IDeaS clustering
and multi-property capabilities will provide us with a clearer view to
the activity at our hotels. These two properties will offer us a glimpse
to the future.�
�Hilton International is of course, an important client of IDeaS, but
moreover they are important bell weathers for the entire hospitality industry.
Their vision, of a clear view to their estate�s data, where it�s easy to
learn and work online, and where colleagues around the globe can see and
work together on the business is one of the industry�s next big trends,
said Joseph Martino SVP of IDeaS. �We are honored to continue our strategic
partnership into the next generation of Revenue Optimization.�
About IDeaS Revenue Optimization, ASP solution
Key Product Highlights
Web Based Delivery: Recognizing the need for faster easier and
more cost effective deployment, IDeaS has made its industry leading solution
available via the World Wide Web. This deployment option offers hoteliers
the best of both worlds, IDeaS award winning technology delivered in an
easy to purchase, faster to learn and conveniently supported way.
Business Intelligence Reporting
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Management Reports: IDeaS provides over 30 easily accessible reports targeted
to key areas of Forecast, Decisions and Management. Highlight business
trends and exceptions, review booking paces and showcase the results of
your marketing activities with revenue management control reports, users
can easily measure ongoing performance against forecast and prior year�s
performance.
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Consolidated Reports: This set of reports enable comparison between properties
and consolidated data to assess cluster performance and trends.
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Customized Reporting: IDeaS data extraction provides clear access to all
the data elements in the system for your use.
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Alerts: User defined warnings that monitor occupancy and provide automated
notification of future days where forecasted occupancy is different than
expected.
Web-based Support, Training and Learning Management
To successfully execute strategic decisions effectively a well trained
staff is critical. Understanding this challenge IDeaS has broken new ground
in the development and delivery of web-based training.
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The IDeaS Client Portal allows clients to report and view the progress
of questions and issues online via the web. 24x7 access to FAQs, application
news and support teams keep IDeaS clients connected day and night.
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IDeaS Educational Hotel offers users a self-paced interactive training
program designed to provide education on both the IDeaS system and in the
concepts of revenue management.
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IDeaS Learning Management System is the newest and most advanced online
training offering in the industry. The IDeaS LMS offers each user an individualized
learning curriculum which starts with the initial implementation process
and then offers additional courses to build user expertise. Reporting within
the system allows the user and the hotel to view progress at the user,
hotel, regional or complete estate level.
About Hilton International
Hilton International (HI), an operating division of the UK based Hilton
Group plc, owns the rights to the Hilton brand name throughout the world,
with the exception of the USA. HI operates 403 hotels, with some 261 branded
Hilton, 47 of which under the Hilton Worldwide Resorts, plus 142 under
the mid-market Scandic brand. Hilton International employs over 71,000
staff in 80 countries.
About IDeaS
Integrated Decisions and Systems, Inc. (IDeaS) is the leading provider
of hospitality focused pricing and revenue optimization solutions. IDeaS
products offer award-winning technical innovation paired with unsurpassed
personalized support. Our products are specifically designed to provide
hoteliers with a clear vision to their data, thereby giving them greater
control over their business.
IDeaS primary market focus is the global hospitality industry. The company�s
clients include some of the most-prestigious companies in the world, including
InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt International, Hilton International,
De Vere, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Millennium Hotels and Resorts,
Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts, Shangri-La, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts,
Kimpton Hotels, Conrad Hotels, Universal Orlando, Travelodge UK, Steigenberger
Hotels and Resorts, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Vail Resorts, Wynn
and Gaylord Entertainment properties, such as Gaylord Opryland.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, IDeaS maintains global technology,
support and sales offices in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe,
Australia and Asia. For more information, visit www.ideas.com
or call +1 952 698 4200.
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