Hospitality Upgrade Magazine Preparing for Highly Anticipated
Sixth Annual Executive Vendor Summit
A Must Attend Event for Hospitality Technology Vendor Executives
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Hospitality Upgrade Magazine Preparing for Highly Anticipated
 ATLANTA – January 7, 2010 – Hospitality Upgrade, the leading
technology magazine published for hotel, travel and foodservice
professionals, plans to welcome the largest crowd ever for its sixth
annual Executive Vendor Summit, April 12-14, 2010. Hosted at the
Magnolia Hotel in Houston,
Texas, the Executive Vendor Summit is an invitation-only event limited
to presidents and C-level executives of technology vendors actively
involved in the hospitality industry. The event is sponsored by Venza
Group and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and
expects a crowd of over 50 executives representing the industry’s major
technology providers. “This event has grown every year, and though it might seem strange since the attendees are presidents and CEOs of companies that provide technology to the industry and does not include any prospects to sell to, those who have attended always return. This industry is based on cooperation as much as competition so who you end up partnering with can be as important as who you sell to,” said Hospitality Upgrade President & Publisher Richard Siegel. When past attendees were asked, “What would you say to your peers who have not attended the Executive Vendor Summit before?” they said:
 "Profoundly
useful interactions with C-level people across the hospitality
technology industry. A must attend event!" Ron Tarro, President,
SDD"This is an annual event that I plan around. It is a great opportunity to meet with peers and build partnerships while learning a great deal about our industry." Tim Tiller, President, Multi-Systems, Inc. "One of the best events for industry insight and peer networking that I have attended." Ermis Sfakiyanudis, President & CEO, eTelemetry, Inc. "Anyone who did not come away with a better understanding of their business strategy - good or bad - simply was not paying attention." Bruce Bensetler, President, Data Plus Inc. "Terrific event - one of a kind - a time to learn from your peers, industry experts and have fun doing it." Jay Troutman, President, APTECH "A great place to meet your peers and develop long-term relationships that can benefit your company for years to come." Eugene Harris, President, GENARES Worldwide Reservations System "Great way to bond with other vendors on a social level, laying a foundation for business relationships. Casual environment to frankly raise challenges we all face." Robert Honeycutt, CEO, Market Metrix LLC "One of the most
valuable events I have attended all year." Jonathan Clues, CEO,
Realview TV There is no charge to attend the Summit, but only one attendee is allowed per company. If you are a technology vendor to the hospitality industry and are interested in attending, please e-mail Kate O’Neil at [email protected] or call (678) 802-5304. About The Executive Vendor SummitThe Executive Vendor Summit is an invitation-only event limited to presidents and C-level executives of technology vendors actively involved in the hospitality industry. In an industry based on cooperation as much as competition, the Summit offers vendor executives a rare combination of networking, social events and program. At other conferences and tradeshows, vendors are focused on selling products and services. At the Executive Vendor Summit, there are no prospects to sell to. Attendees are freed to form critical relationships with their peers and discuss current challenges and issues in a relaxed environment. Titles of attendees include: president, owner, CEO, senior vice president and general manager. C -level executives in attendance have included: Acxiom Corporation; ADACO Services, LLC; Agilysys, Inc.; Alcatel-Lucent; AltiusPAR; Amadeus North America; APTECH Computer Systems, Inc.; Avero, Inc.; Bartech The Americas; Brilliant Hotel Software; CAPTON; CENDYN; Cenium; Centrada Solutions; Clairvoyix; Cognizant Technology Solutions; Comtrol Corporation; Data Plus; Datanamics; Datavision Technologies, Inc.; Data Works, Inc.; Digital Alchemy; EasyRMS Ltd.; Eatec; Elfiq Networks; eTelementry, Inc.; EZYield.com Inc.; Galaxy Hotel Systems; GBCblue; GENARES Worldwide Reservations System; Guest-Tek; GuestWare; Hotel Booking Solutions Incorporated; Hotel Concepts; Hotel Information Systems, Inc.; hyphen Information Systems Management; iBAHN; IBM Travel & Transportation; IDeaS; The IDT Group, Inc.; InfoGenesis; InnLink, LLC; innRoad; InSystcom, Inc.; InvoTech Systems, Inc.; Jonas Software; Libra OnDemand; LMG Data Mining; LodgeNet StayOnline, Inc.; Lorica Solutions; Market Metrix LLC; Maxim Revenue Management Solutions; Megasys Hospitality Systems; Merchant Link; Metamend; Metromedia Software; Metropolis Technologies, Inc.; MICROS Systems, Inc.; Microsoft; Mintek Mobile Data Solutions; Miwa Lock Co Ltd; MTech; Multi-Systems, Inc.; NCR Corp.; Newmarket International, Inc.; NFS Hospitality; Northwind Canada Inc.; Optims America, Inc.; PAETEC Communications, Inc.; PAR Springer-Miller Systems; Passkey International, Inc.; Pegasus Solutions, Inc.; PhoneSuite; POSTEC; POST Integrations, Inc.; The Rainmaker Group; Realview TV; RedRock Software; ResortSuite; Roomlinx, Inc.; RTP; Sabre Holdings/SynXis Corporation; Sequensant; SmartConnect, Inc.; SoftBrands; Southern DataComm Inc.; SQUiRREL Systems; Systems Design & Development, Inc (SDD); Tangerine Global; TechTeam Global, Inc.; TeleAdapt Ltd.; Tiare Technology; TravelCLICK, Inc; Unifocus Inc.; Visual One Systems; and Zdirect. For more information on the Executive Vendor Summit, please
contact Charlotte Somers at [email protected].  About Hospitality UpgradeEstablished in 1992, Hospitality Upgrade is the leading technology magazine and Internet media company for hotel, travel and foodservice professionals including management, independent operators, executives and chains. Published three times a year, Hospitality Upgrade educates hospitality professionals on the latest technology software and hardware solutions. Regular coverage focuses on new industry trends and products, in-depth analyses by leading hospitality consultants, insider news and gossip, interviews with top industry executives, and profiles from many of the industries' solution providers. Specific topics include purchasing and maintenance of the following hospitality systems: point-of-sale, property management, back office, sales and marketing, Internet, in-room, restaurant management, central reservations, guest response, handheld/wireless technologies, executive information and more. HospitalityUpgrade.com offers archived articles, daily news, success stories and buyers’ information 24/7. With more than 29,000 readers in 105 countries, Hospitality Upgrade is committed to shaping and defining the future of the hospitality technology industry. For more information or to sign up for a FREE subscription, visit www.hospitalityupgrade.com. |
| Contact: Charlotte Somers Executive Vendor Summit: [email protected] |