ADVANCE by Onity™ locking solution earns Platinum Award in Design Journal Magazine's 2007 ADEX Design Competition Onity's new ADVANCE locking solution has earned a Platinum ADEX Award in the 2007 ADEX Award competition, sponsored by Design Journal Magazine. The ADEX Platinum Award, the competition's highest honor, recognized the ADVANCE lock for its revolutionary modular design and unique ergonomic features. Onity, one of the world's leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire and Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. (NYSE:UTX). The prestigious ADEX Awards are given annually in recognition of excellence in product design, with winners announced each spring.

Onity today announced the appointment of Mark Gordon to the position of president and general manager. Based at Onity's world headquarters in Duluth, Georgia, Mark will develop and execute plans and policies that are designed to drive continued growth and expansion of Onity's global markets. Onity, one of the world's leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Prior to joining Onity, Mark served as Managing Director of Smiths Detection, a division of Smiths Group, a global technology company that provides advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil and military markets worldwide.

The Steigenberger Holiday Hotels now make use of the ChannelRUSH software that allows to update all data in all online reservation channels with only one click. The guests of the Steigenberger Hotel Group have already experienced the benefits of the daily best price offers for around two years now. In order to update these prices and checking the availability in all channels at the same time, the 20 holiday hotels of the Steigenberger Group have now decided to use the ChannelRUSH software. The program has not only impressed the first class and deluxe hotels by it's speed but also by its easy handling. Thus you can edit as many desired number of booking channels you like with only one screen to manage.

All the great features of the CM2L40 Pop-Up Lift, but inverted for an innovative ceiling installation New to Chief Manufacturing's line of automated flat panel and projector mounting solutions, the CM2C40™ Automated Ceiling Lift allows users to raise and lower a flat panel from the ceiling at the press of button. This innovative lift is the perfect solution to disguise flat panel TVs in high-end residential or business installations, providing quick and smooth screen movement with customizable stops. Designed for flat panel TVs 61in and over or up to 190 lbs (86.2 kg), the CM2C40 provides fast up/down travel at over 2in (51mm) per second.

The WPA Wall Mount makes it quick and easy to install short throw projectors Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector and flat panel TV mounts, is excited to announce the release of the WPA Short Throw Projector Wall Mount for fast and stable installation of short throw projectors. WPA is packed with innovative features and benefits, focusing on flexibility and ease of installation. A built-in track design allows the projector to be shifted up to 11in (318 mm) to create the ideal image size. The mount includes integrated roll adjustments, post-installation extension adjustments, and quick projector connect/disconnect without tools.

The industry's first fully integrated in-wall mount provides perfect TV placement Chief® Manufacturing, the industry leader in flat panel TV and projector mounts, introduces a new series of state-of-the-art in-wall swing arm mounts. Designed for 26-63in flat panel TVs up to 200 lbs (90.7 kg), the new MIWRF and PIWRF Series allow perfect TV placement during installation without the need to retrofit existing wall structures. Simply cut out the drywall at the desired wall location and install the new in-wall box. The new in-wall solution offers the industry's first fully integrated, pre-assembled in-wall mounts, fitting flush inside the wall with a low-profile finish.

The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino recently selected the Onity ADVANCE electronic lock system to help secure its 411 guestrooms as part of an ongoing US$40 million renovation project. The Aruba Marriott resort was listed among the "World's Best Places to Stay" by Conde Nast Traveler's 2006 Gold List. Onity, one of the world's leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The ADVANCE electronic lock is Onity's latest innovation in security design and technology and offers a wide range of flexibility in both aesthetic design and operational features such as; a unique, modular, two-piece design that minimizes hardware on the guestroom door.

IHTF Asia, the partner event to IHTF Europe, is pleased to announce Avaya, a leading hospitality supplier, as the headline sponsor. In addition to Phillips and Bang and Olufsen who are already on board as sponsors. The event is now only a couple of months away and looks set to excel itself as a fantastic networking experience providing senior hotel technology executives with an opportunity to discuss new technological developments pertinent to the hotel technology sector and to help build existing business partnerships. IHTF Asia will provide a platform for delegates to uncover the latest hotel technology solutions and services through participating in a highly interactive range of workshops and seminars, and meeting with leading supplier organisations.

OPEN Hospitality will be exhibiting at World Travel Market in London on November 12-15 at booth number OPEN Hospitality, a leading Web reservation and management solutions company for the hotel industry, has launched OPEN Interactive, a new division allowing hotels, groups and brands currently engaged in long term agreements with other reservation systems to leverage the company's expertise in areas such as Website design and targeted online marketing programs. "Many hotels and groups have come to us for their Web marketing, design and management, but because they have long-term agreements with existing reservation systems we have not been able to work with them," said Marion Hughes, vice president, OPEN Interactive.

IHTF has established itself as the leading face-to-face event for the hotel technology industry and this year is expanding to focus on the Asia-Pacific market by launching IHTF-Asia. IHTF-Asia will bring together senior hotel technology executives to network and discuss new technological developments pertinent to the hotel technology sector and to help build existing business partnerships. Based on the IHTF format, IHTF-Asia will provide a platform for delegates to uncover the latest hotel technology solutions and services through meeting leading supplier organisations, as well as broadening their understanding of the Asia-pacific hospitality sector through a range of interactive workshops and seminars.

The Hilton Atlanta Northeast, a Dow Hotel Company property, has chosen the ADVANCE by Onity electronic locking solution to secure its guest room doors. ADVANCE, Onity's new two-piece modular locking system, was recently installed on all 272 guest rooms and suites at the popular Northeast Atlanta property, as well as the pool area and concierge lounge. Onity, one of the world's leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire and Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Onity ADVANCE was selected by the Hilton Atlanta Northeast to replace another vendor's traditional 'full face' lock.

Easynet to sponsor at IHTF 2008 We are delighted to announce that Easynet has confirmed their attendance at IHTF and will be sponsoring the main exhibition area at IHTF 2008 as well as running a workshop. Easynet has been delivering Managed Network & Hosting services to businesses and the public sector since 1994. With their experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry they will be a great asset to the event. IHTF 2008 will take place between the 3rd 6 April 2008 at Hotel Adlon, in Berlin, Germany with some of the world's most senior IT executives from international hotel groups in attendance.

Onity recently launched Intellity, its latest innovation in energy management solutions for the hospitality industry. Intellity is an intelligent energy saving device that reads the magnetic stripe on Onity hotel-specific keycards to identify and differentiate guest and staff keycards, while disconnecting electrical equipment when guests are out of the room. Because it differentiates between guest and staff cards, it can also prevent hotel housekeeping staff from using certain electrical equipment, such as the television, while cleaning the room. Onity, one of the world's leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

Europe's leading wireless hotspot access provider, today announced that it has signed an in-bound roaming agreement with Wayport, an international leader in the design and integration of applications and software over wired and wireless carrier-grade networks. The agreement allows Trustive's retail customers to access more than 1,000 Wayport hotspots across the US and 250 hotspots in Europe. These locations include major airports and hotels, including brands such as Marriott, Sheraton and Radisson SAS. The agreement also means Trustive can now offer wholesale customers access to an extended hotspot network.

Focus provide tailor-made electrical, data and media accessories to suit the layout of your hotel rooms and the needs of your guests. Focus offer a complete in-house lighting accessory design and engineering service, so we can manufacture exactly the accessories you want, including American and European sockets, all finished to the highest possible standards. These can be designed to compliment our extensive range of quality electrical accessories, or designed to match your existing plates and switches. DECORATIVE LIGHTING ACCESSORIES Focus offers a comprehensive range of decorative electrical accessories to address the specialist demands associated with the hospitality market.

Founded in 1979 by Joseph Garcia and Joaquim Casademont, Garcia & Casademon designs, manufactures and installs tailored top-range professional kitchens for hotels, restaurants and many areas of the catering industry. TAILOR-MADE HOTEL KITCHENS We listen to our customers and we consider their individual needs in order to maximise functionality in the kitchen. This allows us to optimise the specific workflows in the kitchen, giving special importance to ergonomics and respecting all local regulations in our designs. KITCHEN WORKFLOW OPTIMISATION Our kitchen designs include the study of the space limitations of the kitchen and the culinary style of our customer, to provide optimised workflow safely in each and every zone.

SOFTWARE FOR INDIVIDUAL HOTELS, HOTEL GROUPS, RESORTS, RESTAURANTS, CLUBS, LEISURE FACILITIES, TOUR GROUP AND BOOKING AGENTS Part of Microsoft's Smarter Hospitality initiative, this software offers full operational functionality and provides a high-quality to price ratio. Nuconga is one of the few packages that can deliver real-time data. Modules include the following: Property Management (PMS - including Front and Back Office) Central Reservation System (CRS) Distribution Management (IDS/GDS/web booking) Sales and Marketing Membership Food and Beverage (including reservations, point of sale and stock) Conferencing and Banqueting Loyalty Programs Leisure Activity Management Nuconga is ISO 9001 - Vision 2000 certified, and the software has a proven track record in Europe, US and Asia.

Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island is Southern Australia&squo;s third-largest resort, covering some 4,500km². The island, which is only 15km from the shore, has a plethora of native wildlife, presenting itself as an eco-tourist paradise. Opened in March 2008, the Southern Ocean Lodge sits on a cliff-top location and offers 21 luxury suites with exceptional views. The lodge is at Hanson Bay, on the southwest coast, and is adjacent to two of the island&squo;s national parks. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING "Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island is Southern Australia's third-largest resort.

The Radisson SAS Waterfront Hotel in St Helier in Jersey is one of the newest hotel developments in Jersey with excellent views over Elizabeth Marina, Elizabeth Castle and St Aubin's Bay. The sought-after reclaimed site on the waterfront has been the subject of controversy over the last ten years since the site was also a target for the construction of social housing (Waterfront Enterprise Boards redevelopment zone). "Even though there have been problems and delays the £22m six-storey Radisson opened in November 2007." However, even though there have been problems and delays the £22m six-storey Radisson opened in November 2007, after construction began in January 2006.

One of the new watchwords in travel and hospitality these days is 'eco-tourism' and the demand for such a product has been on the increase over the last decade. Travellers are becoming more aware of their effect on the environment and want to take a vacation that is 'green'. One of the ways they can do this is by using an eco-friendly hotel. One of the new offerings in this category is the Hotel Terra, situated on a half acre site in the Jackson Hole ski resort near Yellowstone National Park in Teton Village, Wyoming, US. It is located 12 miles from downtown Jackson and 22 miles from Jackson Hole Airport.