News for the Hospitality Executive |
April 15, 2010 (Atlanta) - Hospitality Upgrade, the leading provider of technology content and supplier information for the hospitality industry, today announced the official launch of its redesigned Web site, www.hospitalityupgrade.com. The relaunch is the culmination of market research to optimize search engine optimization (SEO) performance for the site, and to provide an integrated online experience for those following trends and making purchasing decisions in the hospitality technology industry. In addition to a cleaner and more organized design, HospitalityUpgrade.com has a variety of new additions, including social media functionality allowing visitors to share and e-mail news and articles, as well as access to relevant industry whitepapers and case studies to help during the purchase process. New sections of the site include the premier of the HUTube section, a home for industry-specific videos and the popular photo galleries; and “Most Popular,” which will automatically display the 10 most read articles online in real-time. Also included in this section is a new feature called “Geneva’s Picks,” where Managing Editor Geneva Rinehart will highlight must-read articles. The growing Hospitality Upgrade database includes more than 10 years of past issue archive, news release archives going back to 2006, the digital edition complete archive, and the popular “Find a Vendor” listings that will now allow visitors to see related articles or releases under the vendors listed. “Every few years you have to step back, reevaluate what you are doing and completely reinvent yourself,” said Richard Siegel, president and publisher of Hospitality Upgrade. “Last year, while the economy was taking a break, we seized the opportunity to improve Hospitality Upgrade. This new site will open new opportunities for our supporters, and allow those who keep up with technology in our industry to do so with more ease and effectiveness, with a little fun thrown in.” Comments from visitors: “The navigation is great and it is easy on the eyes. Speaking of easy on the eyes – the ‘Who We Are’ section is a hoot.” Ron Strecker, CFO, Al J. Schneider Company “Congratulations on an absolutely stunningly beautiful new issue of Hospitality Upgrade as well as the revamped website! Well done!” Jay Hopkins, CRC Public Relations To make your own comments and suggestions please visit our Kudos/Comments section. Hospitality
Upgrade Launches Spring 2010 Digital Edition
Also unveiled last week was the Spring 2010 Issue of Hospitality Upgrade magazine. The digital edition was sent via e-mail blast to our digital edition subscribers, many of whom are international. The digital editions are also available online at www.hospitalityupgrade.com/digitaledition. About Hospitality Upgrade Hospitality Upgrade is a niche media company focusing on technology content for the hospitality industries including hotels, restaurants, travel agents, the gaming and cruise community, or other hospitality-related segment. The company consists of a long-running magazine, digital edition, Web site and annual summits. HU provides in-depth information and insight on technologies such as distribution, property systems, social media and marketing, payment processing, PCI compliance, CRM, electronic locks, RFID, club management, guest relations, food and beverage, point of sale, business intelligence and similar topics related to technology (hardware and software) in every issue. Please visit www.hospitalityupgrade.com and register for your free membership today. In addition to accessing news, whitepapers and case studies, Hospitality Upgrade will be posting expert editorial articles each month available only to our online members. |
Contact: Geneva Rinehart Managing Editor (678) 802-5302 [email protected] |