event management

Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel Uses Clear Sky Software to Better Manage F& B Inventory

Clear Sky Software | May 22, 2019

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – May 22, 2019 –Clear Sky Software, Inc. ® announced today that the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel has installed the company's food & beverage inventory control system to help manage and track all food & beverage products. Located in a historic Detroit building, the Westin Book has been busy taking advantage of the features of this industry-leading F&B inventory system. Called Clear Sky FOOD & BEVERAGE, this is a comprehensive, perpetual inventory system that tracks and controls all F&B products. Functions include purchasing/ordering, receiving, electronic requisition, outlet transfers/is...

Your Outdated Venue Management Technology Costs You More Than You Think

Lauren Hall | May 2, 2019

By Lauren Hall, Founder & CEO, iVvy The digital era that we find ourselves in can be viewed from two perspectives – one in which companies are inspired by the new possibilities of the digital revolution and one in which technological investment is an overly costly expenditure. Technology seems to be on a fast-track to evolution, meaning platforms that emerged just a few short years ago could already become obsolete by the newer, updated solutions of today. While this is the reality of the progressive age we live in (and the ongoing influence of modern consumer demand), companies far too often fall into the trap of focusing on ...

EMD Showing How Interior Design, Technology and People Can Work Together to Create Better Meetings at HD Expo

Electro-Media Design Ltd. | May 1, 2019

Designers, architects and contractors looking to integrate technology into their next projects are encouraged to visit Electro-Media Design in Booth 4974 May 15 to 17 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas [Gaithersburg, Md.—May 1, 2019]— For nearly 30 years, Electro-Media Design Ltd. has been bringing the science of "ArchiTechnologySM" to hotels and conference facilities across the globe. This month at HD Expo 2019, company executives will be discussing this concept with designers, architects, developers, owners' representatives and asset managers explaining to them why lighting, acoustics, architecture and event technologies need to...

The Modern Casino Resort: An Event and Meetings Hot-Spot

Lauren Hall | April 29, 2019

By Lauren Hall, Founder & CEO, iVvy Casino resorts have long been known as the ultimate one-stop shop for some of the best accommodations, food, entertainment that a given city has to offer. Bright lights, delicious food, local flair, incredible entertainment, lavish lobbies and luxury accommodations – these are just a few of the trademark elements that have attracted individuals and groups to casino resorts over the years. With this in mind, it's no surprise that modern casino resorts have become something of an event and meetings hot-spot. Recent studies project the casino hotel market will see significant growth by 2025, ye...

Newmark Hotels Joins With Pegasus/Travel Tripper for Comprehensive CRS Solutions

Pegasus | April 1, 2019

Deal brings an expanding hospitality group of more than 16 properties in Africa to the newly combined Pegasus & Travel Tripper, which offers a complete suite of industry-leading reservations, distribution, business intelligence, and e-commerce solutions. New York, NY – April 1, 2019 – The newly merged Pegasus/Travel Tripper announced that Cape Town-based Newmark Hotels, Residences, Reserves & Lodges has signed on for a comprehensive suite of CRS solutions, including GDS, Booking Engine, Digital Marketing, CMS, Corporate Sales Representation, and Lanyon, the company's proprietary event management software. The agreeme...

iVvy Venue Technology and Coastal Gaming Announce Strategic Partnership

iVvy Venues | March 25, 2019

NEW YORK, NY (March 25, 2019) – iVvy, the hospitality industry's most innovative sales and catering technology provider, and Coastal Gaming, a trusted leader in casino and hospitality advising, today announced a new strategic alliance. Together, the companies will help casino resorts better automate their operations with powerful additional capabilities specifically aligned to drive profitability and reduce costs by replacing legacy systems and automating processes. Coastal Gaming is a consulting firm which offers clients a broad range of services with a focus on revenue improvement, operating results, as well as guest and team me...

iVvy Venue Technology Achieves Oracle Validated Integration With Oracle Hospitality OPERA PMS

iVvy Venues | March 18, 2019

Next generation sales and catering solution iVvy now offers Oracle Validated Integration of contacts, blocks and room reservations plus, syncs ARI from OPERA PMS back to the iVvy dashboard. Australia (March 18, 2018) – Award-winning event and hospitality technology provider iVvy Inc. continues to expand its suite of software integrations, announcing today its latest collaboration with OPERA, Oracle Hospitality's premier property management system (PMS). As an Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Gold level member, iVvy is delivering rich features and functionality to hotels to simplify and enhance end-to-end groups management. To achieve ...

Without a How-To Book for AV Services, Who is Training Hotel Staff on Sales, Set Up and Preventive Maintenance?

Eric Bracht | March 14, 2019

Providing outstanding technology services only starts with the equipment — it's people who make the meetings experience memorable; AVaStar provides courses and quick tips on basic AV and troubleshooting in a format that is easy for non-technical staff to understand and follow By Eric Bracht You've recently opened your hotel or refurbished some of your spaces and took all the necessary steps to ensure that the AV systems were installed properly and working efficiently. This is great news, but . . . who at the hotel will manage all this equipment? There are projectors, screens, flat panel displays, indoor/outdoor speakers, digital s...