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http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press1.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:12:42 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press1.html ADVANCE by Onity e-Lock Wins Prestigious Design Award 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. The winning products are judged by an independent panel of experts that represent a cross section of the design industry, including interiors, architecture, graphics, product, and industrial design. The awards are sponsored by Design Journal Magazine, the industry's premier trade publication for design and architecture, with a circulation of over 70,000 subscribers. ADEX stands for Award for Design Excellence and is the largest and most prestigious awards program in the design industry. This year, 300 products from more than 1400 entries received awards in 91 categories. "We are honored that our ADVANCE lock has been recognized by Design Journal for exceptional design and innovation," said Bill Oliver, vice president of sales and operations for Onity. "Our products have long been recognized around the world for their quality and reliability. Now, our customers can enjoy that same reliability in a more attractive and flexible design." ADVANCE by Onity is an entirely new electronic locking solution that offers a wide range of flexibility in both aesthetic design and operational features. The newly developed electronic lock features a unique, modular, two-piece design that minimizes hardware on the guestroom door. A wide selection of attractive finishes, interchangeable handle styles, and cover plates allow hotels to seamlessly blend the locks into the overall design of the property. The ADVANCE solution also offers dual upgradeable technology, so that, as security technology continues to advance, upgrades and retrofits are both simple and affordable. Developed with extensive and thorough R&D that included detailed scientific data, as well as feedback from a broad spectrum of hoteliers, guests and design professionals, ADVANCE by Onity builds upon the proven reliability and convenience of the current generation of electronic locks. In addition, it is designed to satisfy the needs of today's hotels and their guests in innovative new ways. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press5.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:49:27 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press5.html Mark Gordon Named as New President and General Manager of Onity 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. Previously, Mark held a variety of sales, marketing and operations leadership roles with Amphenol RF, Thomas & Betts, and Square D Company. "Onity's innovative security products have made it an established leader in both the hospitality and education segments," stated Gordon. "I am excited about the opportunity to build upon Onity's past success as we grow the company's product line and expand into new markets to better meet our customers' evolving needs." Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from the University of South Florida and a Masters of Arts from Harvard University. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/rush/press1.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:58:13 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/rush/press1.html Steigenberger Holiday Hotels use the ChannelRUSH Software 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. With this co-operation the growing importance of online booking is taken into consideration: "It is our aim to optimize the channel management of the online market with this new software”, explains Frank Oettinger, group executive manager of the Steigenberger Holiday Hotels. “We are proud that we will be able to work together with the renowned Steigenberger Hotel Group from now on," says Rick Rivera, Director of Business Development at ChannelRUSH. Adam Peppler, Director of Product Development shared Rick's sentiments: "The name Steigenberger says it all. We are very excited to have such a well known European entity using ChannelRUSH and we look forward to providing quality solutions for them now and into the future." http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/chief3/press1.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:46:05 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/chief3/press1.html Chief® Launches the Cinematic&153; CM2C40 Automated Ceiling Lift for HighEnd Installations 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 lift provides up to 40in (101.6cm) of travel with a stored height of only 31in (787 mm) and the exclusive Auto Drive™ gliding system provides fast and quiet adjustment. A cable management system makes installation clean and hassle free. Customizable store and show positions allow fine-tuning for any installation, and the unique lift design eliminates flat panel TV width constraints. The CM2C40 is a great solution for a variety of installations, from residential, to corporate boardroom, to hotel suite. It's perfect for applications where the flat panel needs to be hidden when not in use. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/chief3/press3.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:43:18 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/chief3/press3.html Chief Introduces New Wall Mount for Short Throw Projectors 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. Security hardware is also included. WPA is compatible with all major short throw projectors models, and can be ordered with custom or universal interface. Custom interfaces for Sanyo, Hitachi and Toshiba can be ordered now and will begin shipping in February. When additional pitch adjustments are needed, add Chief's RPA or RPA Elite Projector Mount to get perfect registration. SECURITY Add basic to intermediate security to WPA installations. Chief's RPA Elite with integrated keyed locking provides protection against theft. In high-risk environments, add Chief's HC1 Heavy Duty Cable System, or LC1 Cable Lock. SHORT THROW PROJECTOR CEILING INSTALLATIONS For ceiling installations of a short throw projector, use Chief's RPA or RPA Elite Series Projector Mount combined with a CMS390 or CMS391 Ceiling Plate and Extension Column. These ceiling solutions allow installers to adjust projector depths up to 24in (609.6 mm), and can be used with Chief's full line of supporting fixed and adjustable extension columns, in-line adapters, and security accessories. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/chief3/press2.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:36:48 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/chief3/press2.html Chief Introduces the Next Evolution of In-Wall Swing Arm Mounts 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. Chief had an excellent debut of the new in-wall mounts at CEDIA 2007 where the mounts received the Pacific Media Buckaroo HDTV Award for Best of Show. The award series recognizes "trailblazing technology." In-wall installation of flat panel TVs is made easier with features like built-in lateral shift and height adjustment. Additionally, integrated cable management and a trim kit are provided for an aesthetic and low-profile finish of less than 2in (51 mm). Users have increased positioning flexibility of their flat panel TV with wide viewing angles. Optimal viewing is achieved with 40 degrees of left/right swivel, up to 15in (381 mm) of extension (on the PIWRF series), fingertip tilt and ultra smooth movement. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press4.html Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:27:08 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press4.html Onity's ADVANCE Electronic Lock System Selected to Secure Aruba Marriott Resort 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. “The safety and well being of our guests is our number one priority," said Richard S Zeolla, General Manager, Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino. "The ADVANCE lock system will offer the same level of comfort and be as trustworthy as the former Onity locks we used." "We chose ADVANCE because of its upgradeable technology and extremely secure design. It is also aesthetically pleasing and the minimal door hardware blends nicely with the overall design of the property," Richard continued. Patxi Elduayen, Onity hospitality business director EMEA, said: "The Onity ADVANCE electronic lock system provides the highest levels of safety, security and convenience for the Aruba Marriott guests." . http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/events/ihtf-asia-2008/press2.html Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:58:25 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/events/ihtf-asia-2008/press2.html IHTF Asia Announces Headline Sponsor 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. Taking place between 14-17 February 2008, at the luxurious Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa resort, we are pleased to announce that a number of delegates have already confirmed their attendance at IHTF Asia 2008, including: IHG ANA Hotels Group InterContinental Asia Pacific Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific Dusit Hotels and Resorts Hotel Equatorial Group Minor International Soldare Hotels and Resorts Four Seasons Asia Pacific Banyan Tree Hotels Sunway Lagoon Resort JinLing Hotels and Resorts Six Senses Resorts and Spas HPL Hotels and Resorts JAL Hotels SUNWAY International Hotels and Resorts HNA International Hotels and Resorts Management PRC Beijing BTG Jianguo Hotel Gloria Hotels and Resorts Carlton Hotel Singapore IHG ANA Hotel Group Japan Berjaya Hotels & Resorts Jin Jiang International Hotels Bayview International Hotels Wyndham Vacation The Lemon Tree Hotel Aman Resorts International Hilton Hotel IHTF Asia is run by ViB events, a division of SPG Media Group which specialises in running a number of industry forums. SPG Media also produces a number of events, publications and websites for the business-to-business sector, including the quarterly hotel journal Hotel Management International. For further information please contact: Claudia Wood Project Director IHTF events +44 207 753 4219 claudiawood@vibevents.com www.iht-forum.com/asia http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/open-hospitality/press1.html Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:51:39 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/open-hospitality/press1.html OPEN Hospitality Launches OPEN Interactive - A New Division for the Travel Industry; Signs Warwick International Hotels 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. "Through OPEN Interactive we are now able to provide these hoteliers with Web solutions to complement their existing marketing programs without requiring them to use our reservation system and at the same time make our non-Web reservation system services more readily available to the industry." Services provided by OPEN Interactive include: customized Website design, Website management, search engine optimization, revenue management, integrated online marketing programs and reporting and E-marketing analysis and tracking. One of the first hotel groups to sign a multi-year agreement with OPEN Interactive is Warwick International Hotels. Services provided by OPEN Interactive to the Warwick Collection of hotels include all Web design, development and hosting needs as well as projects that include email marketing, search engine optimization and customer integration into existing platforms. "We chose to work with OPEN based on their exceptional track record with Web design and development techniques," said G Paul LeBlanc, Vice President Marketing and Sales for Warwick International Hotels. "OPEN has worked diligently to earn our trust and to proactively address both our existing Web needs and our desired future enhancements. Our initial migration to the OPEN platform was seamless and professionally conducted and we continue to be impressed with both their quick and efficient response times and their proactive approach to our needs." "We are proud to be working with Warwick International Hotels. In just the short time we have been working together, we have formed a true partnership and are looking forward to growing the relationship and expanding their web presence with our leading technologies," said Hughes. In addition to hotels, OPEN Interactive provides services for other areas within the travel industry including airlines, car rental companies and cruise lines. ABOUT OPEN INTERACTIVE OPEN Interactive, a new division of OPEN Hospitality, allows hotel, 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. Services provided by OPEN Interactive include: customized website design, website management, search engine optimization, revenue management, integrated online marketing programs and reporting and E-marketing analysis and tracking. ABOUT WARWICK INTERNATIONAL HOTELS Warwick International Hotels was launched in 1980 with the purchase of the Warwick New York, a hotel originally built for William Randolph Hearst. Recently celebrating 25 years of hospitality excellence, the company now includes more than 40 prestigious hotels and resorts worldwide located in city center and resort destinations in the United States, Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, and Africa. Warwick International Hotels will be exhibiting at World Travel Market in London on November 12-15 at booth GV8600. ABOUT OPEN HOSPITALITY OPEN Hospitality provides web reservation and management solutions for independent and boutique hotels including direct connection to central reservation systems, search engine optimization, email marketing and online revenue conversion strategies into one proprietary dashboard for better management, tracking and reporting. The company's primary goal is to provide a combined, all-inclusive service to individual hotels as well as modular services for large groups and chains. OPEN Hospitality provides services for some of the world's finest hotels and groups including: Benchmark Hospitality, Noble House Hotels, Rock Resorts, West Gate Hotels, Strand Palace Hotel London, Blakes Hotel London, Helmsley Hotels New York and HK Hotels. Built by hoteliers for hoteliers, OPEN Hospitality is strategically partnered with hospitality companies such as Pegasus Solutions and Leonardo. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/events/ihtf-asia-2008/press1.html Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:06:57 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/events/ihtf-asia-2008/press1.html International Hotel Technology Forum Expands to Asia-Pacific market 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. IHTF-Asia takes place between 14-17 February 2008 in Singapore and we are pleased to confirm the venue for this event as the luxurious Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort. We are pleased to announce that a number of delegates have already confirmed their attendance at IHTF-Asia 2008, including: Oberoi Hotels and Resorts IHG ANA Hotels Group InterContinental Asia Pacific Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific Dusit Hotels and Resorts Hotel Equatorial Group Minor International Soldare Hotels and Resorts Four Seasons Asia Pacific Banyan Tree Hotels Sunway Lagoon Resort JinLing Hotels and Resorts Six Senses Resorts and Spas HPL Hotels and Resorts JAL Hotels SUNWAY International Hotels and Resort HNA International Hotels and Resorts Management PRC IHTF-Asia is run by ViB events, a division of SPG Media Group plc which specialises in running a number of industry forums. SPG Media also produces a number of events, publications and websites for the business-to-business sector, including the quarterly hotel journal Hotel Management International (HMI). For further information please contact: Zuzi Durica Forum Project Manager IHOF Technology Tel: +44 (0) 207 753 4241 Email: zuzidurica@vibevents.com Web: www.iht-forum.com/asia http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press3.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:24:08 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press3.html Hilton Secures Guest Convenience and Enhances Décor with ADVANCE by Onity™ Locking Solution 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. The existing locks had begun to show signs of age, including an increasing number of lock failures. Onity ADVANCE resolved this issue plus gave an updated look that blends perfectly with the Hilton's elegant décor. The ADVANCE lock chosen by the Hilton Atlanta Northeast features a satin brass finish with a wing handle design. In addition, an attractive brass cover plate was created to cover the existing door cut-out and unify the overall design. "Our old lock system from the previous vendor had been upgraded over the years with updated software, but we were still working with the original hardware on the door, so lock failures had become an everyday occurrence," said Michael McConkey, regional engineer for the Dow Hotel Company. "That was a real nuisance for guests, who had to come back to the front desk to have keys re-encoded, sometimes at very inconvenient times. With Onity's ADVANCE locking system, we are experiencing a truly impressive reliability rate. In addition, the installation went flawlessly. The Onity personnel were well-versed, prepared, and worked easily around our room blocks, so as not to disturb the guests." In addition to improving operational efficiency, ADVANCE also provided an aesthetic upgrade from the old locking system at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast. "The two-piece design is definitely more up to date and cutting edge," said McConkey. "It just looks better and provides a new look that sets us apart from other properties." ADVANCE by Onity™ is an electronic locking solution that offers a wide range of flexibility in both aesthetic design and operational features. The newly developed electronic lock features a unique, modular, two-piece design that minimizes hardware on the guestroom door. A wide selection of attractive finishes, interchangeable handle styles and cover plates allow hotels to seamlessly blend the locks into the overall design of the property. The ADVANCE solution also offers dual upgradeable technology, so that, as security technology continues to advance, upgrades and retrofits are both simple and affordable. ABOUT ONITY Onity (formerly TESA Entry Systems, Inc.), a leading global provider of electronic locking systems, offers innovative technological solutions and services for the hospitality, corporate, education, government and marine markets. The company's ever-expanding family of facility management solutions includes electronic locks, in-room safes, and Senercomm® energy-management systems. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, Onity has R&D and manufacturing operations in Spain, Mexico, China, and the US, as well as an extensive sales and service network that spans more than 115 countries around the globe. ABOUT UTC FIRE & SECURITY Onity is part of UTC Fire & Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers around the world. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/events/hotel-forum/press1.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:37:24 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/events/hotel-forum/press1.html International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF) 2008 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. Together with a range of business development meetings between delegates and supplier organizations, delegates will also be attending a major series of conference sessions and workshops on current issues in the hospitality industry. Together with Easynet, IHTF has already secured a number of sponsors for the event, which include: Traveltalk Easynet Avaya Mitel IBahn Xn Hotels Pros For further information please contact: For further information please contact: Claudia Wood Forum Project Manager International Hotel Technology Forum Tel: +44 (0) 207 753 4219 Email: claudiawood@vibevents.com http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press2.html Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:39:54 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/interior-design/onity/press2.html Onity introduces new Intelligent Energy Saver 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. Like other Onity energy management products, Intellity focuses on preserving comfort for hotel guests, conserving energy and reducing costs. Intellity reduces the hotel's overall power consumption by as much as 65 percent, significantly lowering operational costs. "More and more hotels are looking to reduce costs. Properties without an energy-saver in their guestrooms are missing an easy opportunity for significant savings," said Patxi Elduayen, Onity Hospitality Business Director EMEA. "Onity is one of the best companies to partner with because we provide real solutions and reliable support." For the past two decades, Onity has been recognized as one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic solutions for the hospitality industry. With more than 3.7 million locks installed globally, Onity products are found in over 22,000 properties and 250 hotel chains. Available in various finishes, Intellity compliments any guestroom décor. It features a slim-line housing architecture with a stylish outline that is pleasing to the guest visually and functionally. It also incorporates an attractive blue courtesy light for easy location in the dark. In addition, Intellity is affordable and easy to install. Intellity is not available in all regions worldwide. Contact your local Onity sales representative for more information about Intellity. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/internet/wayport/press1.html Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:56:27 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/internet/wayport/press1.html Trustive Extends Hotspot Network by Signing Strategic Roaming Agreement with Wayport 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. Gavin Dresselhuis, co-founder and managing director of Trustive, said: “We are very pleased to be working with Wayport. According to recent research carried out by Trustive1, the top three locations where people use wireless Internet access are hotels, cafes and airports. We continue to meet end-user demand for seamless connection at these prime locations all over the world." 1 Trustive WLAN Research 2007 "This agreement reconfirms the commitment we have made to our neutral-host strategy, which opens up our network to key industry players around the world to continually foster the adoption of Wi-Fi and in turn drive the maximum number of customers to our partner locations," said Dave Vucina, CEO for Wayport. Trustive is Europe's leading wireless hotspot access provider and one of the fastest growing in the world. Through roaming agreements, Trustive is meeting the end-user demand for access to a global network of hotspots by offering a unified service through an easy-to-use user interface, providing the end-user with one single login and invoice. Trustive is targeting both the retail and wholesale markets. Among Trustive wholesale customers are SFR, Vodafone Italia and Vodafone Netherlands. Building on its established network infrastructure encompassing more than 14,000 locations in 34 countries, Wayport designs, develops and enables software and applications over carrier grade networks for innovative organizations in a number of vertical markets encompassing retail, healthcare, hospitality, managed services and others. Wayport helps organizations attract and retain loyal customers, create new business capabilities and improve operational efficiencies at premier venues including major hotels, airports, McDonald's and Hertz locations, and other retail brands worldwide. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/lighting/focus Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/lighting/focus Focus 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. Designed to suit both traditional and contemporary interiors, these accessories combine high-quality engineering with high-performance inserts to ensure long-term durability. HOTEL LIGHTING ACCESSORY DESIGN These accessories are all available in a wide range of decorative styles and finishes to match this manufacturer&squo;s extensive range of electrical accessories. Being at the forefront of new product development, Focus is able to incorporate the very latest technology within its metal plates to combine stunning designs with practical and cutting-edge applications. WIRELESS LIGHTING SOLUTIONS We can also offer wireless solutions which are ideal for the renovation of older properties. These systems can be used externally for garden lighting as well as indoors, and can run on low voltage or mains voltage. To provide a integrated approach to specifying electrical accessories, Focus offer an assortment of products that are designed to ensure visual continuity throughout a project. These metal wiring accessories include ceiling pull cords, thermostatic controls with metal box covers and floor socket outlets WIRING ACCESSORIES Based in Hastings, the UK, we have over 25 years of experience in the manufacture of quality wiring accessories, Focus is able to produce custom-made and standard products to suit all the requirements of the hotel market. With Focus you no longer need to accept standard off-the-shelf electrical accessories. We enable you to specify exactly the accessories you require, from initial design and manufacture of prototypes, to short run or mass production. We boast in-house design and engineering division staff who are experts in tool design and manufacture and are ready to turn your ideas into reality. Some of the hotels we have worked with include: Aurora Carlton Tower Churchill Crest Hilton Intercontinental London Bridge Lowndes Meridian Montana Moran Hotels Royal Berkshire Royal Garden Royal Lancaster http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/catering/garcia-casademont Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/catering/garcia-casademont Garcia Casademont 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. These include the food reception zone, preparation area, production area for catering or banquets, cooking area, vacuum cooking, finish area, cold courses and desserts zone, pastry zone, the pot-washing area, dishwashing area, and the waiters&squo; office. STAINLESS-STEEL COUNTERS All our stainless-steel counters are completely tailor-made with one-block worktops without junctions, to avoid infiltrations. Manufactured totally in stainless-steel with 2mm thick worktops and with rounded or straight finish inside and outside, they include solid doors and also drawers adapted to the Gastronorm rules. REFRIGERATED COUNTERS In addition, in order to avoid dirt and to make the cleaning of the kitchen easier, we produce refrigerated counters specially designed to be placed on concrete plinths. Our refrigerated counters work with remote compressors and are refrigerated through fans to guarantee an optimal diffusion of cold. FUME AND STEAM EXTRACTION In all our projects the fume and extraction system, which operates through tailor-made canopy hoods or ventilated ceilings, includes fresh-air impelling. Depending on each case, these can also be conditioned according to requirements. KITCHEN INSTALLATION AND AFTERSALES SERVICE We have specialised technical teams for installation and after sales services in all the countries in which we operate. We install kitchens in professional businesses on an international scale, including in France, Norway and Spain. Customers include Le Jardin des Sens (Montpellier), La Côte de Saint Jacques (Joigny), Hôtel du Golf (Cap d&squo;agde), Apent Bakeri (Oslo), Lasarte (Barcelona), Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid) and many more. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/evo-soft Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/evo-soft Nuconga Hospitality &Retail Management Software 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. Nuconga is efficient, quick and accurate. It manages all hospitality and retail business functions within one product, and with one database, Microsoft SQL. The use of a single database ensures efficiency and up-to-the-minute reporting. It also means that operators with appropriate security permissions can access data anytime and anywhere throughout the system. The data is always real-time and provides instant, accurate management reporting. The technology used allows a quick screen refresh time, preventing lengthy delays during busy peak periods. ADDITIONAL SERVICES Stand Alone Version of Nuconga CRS - We offer a web-based, stand-alone CRS that is ideal for those who require only the CRS functionality. Cooperative groups, agencies, or even multi-sited groups that do not currently use Nuconga's full PMS system can use the CRS module. Nuconga Channel Manager and Rate Checker (Portal Management Software) - The Nuconga Channel Manager is an entirely web-based tool especially developed to update your rates and availability on all your internet portals from a single screen with only a few clicks. It is time-saving and simple to use. After setting up your portals in Channel Manager, the information only needs to be updated once. All information will be converted into the correct formats, and is sent out to your various contracted portals with the click of a button. Uploads are monitored and reported and a full history is available. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/projects/southernoceanlodge/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/projects/southernoceanlodge/ Southern Ocean Lodge 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 lodge required an investment of A$15m to build and was developed with full environmental consideration for the island&squo;s ecosystem under the authority of Planning SA. The owner and developer of the lodge is Baillie Lodges and the designer and architect was Max Pritchard. The building contractor for the project was Steen Construction. Kristina Pacheco contributed to the resort design and spa. ENVIRONMENT Southern Ocean Lodge offers sustainable tourism accommodation approved under the Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act passed by the Federal Government, as well as the Development Act; National Parks & Wildlife Act; Native Vegetation Act; and Natural Resources Management Act of the South Australian Government. Baillie Lodges also runs an Environment Fund, which hopes to raise between A$20,000 and A$50,000 per year from guest voluntary contributions to be used for environmental projects on the island. The resort occupies 102ha, of which only 1ha was cleared for construction (the rest is under a heritage agreement to prevent further development). The lodge uses environmentally friendly technology such as flow-through ventilation and glazing (capturing sunlight and natural heat) and also a Biolytix Filter System that converts organic waste, wastewater and sewage to clean irrigation water. Water is also harvested from the roofs and stored in tanks with a capacity of 1.5 million litres. LODGE FACILITIES The main lodge has a reception area, a library (reference library and also CD and DVD library), a large open lounge called the Great Room with floor to ceiling windows and a heated wet-edge plunge pool, a guest restaurant and a meeting room. "The resort occupies 102ha, of which only 1ha was cleared for construction." The site has a car park around 50m from the lodge, which is accessed by a covered walkway and leads to the lodge entrance. The 21 guest suites are linked by another enclosed walkway and a ramped corridor leading to the lodge. The restaurant and open bar provide contemporary Australian cuisine and specialise in wines and beer from South Australia. There is also a Wildlife Camp, which is a safari-style viewing platform for guests. The resort also has a signature spa called the Southern Spa, which offers a range of Li&squo;Tya rejuvenation and relaxation treatments and three treatment rooms, a steam room and chill lounge. ACCOMODATION The contemporary suites have been designed in an environmentally conscious manner. The facilities include: king-size beds, a sunken lounge, a glass-walled bathroom and an outdoor terrace with lounge seating and daybed. There are also walk-in wardrobes, a complimentary room bar, optional climate control, heated floors, wireless internet, fully integrated music system, room safe and telephone. SUITES There are 11 Flinders Suites (65m²) with king-size or twin beds, a curved sunken lounge and outdoor terrace with day bed. "Baillie Lodges also runs an Environment Fund, which hopes to raise between A$20,000 and A$50,000 per year." There are five Ocean Retreats (75m²) with king-size bed, lounge with feature fireplace and ensuite with freestanding tub and a terrace with a day bed. There are also two Ocean Family Suites (120m²) with an additional bedroom and bathroom and a totally separate living area with LCD TV and DVD player. The two Remarkable Suites (120m²) have a king-size bedroom, separate lounge area with open fire, premium entertainment system with LCD TV and DVD player, and spacious ensuite with handmade timber bath tub and expansive outdoor terrace with day lounge and spa bath. The premium Osprey Pavilion (120m²) has excellent beach views, a sunken lounge with open fire and state-of-the-art audio visual system, laptop computer, separate king-sized bedroom, bathroom with hand sculptured bath and an outdoor terrace with daybeds and private plunge spa. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/projects/radisson-waterfront/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/projects/radisson-waterfront/ Radisson SAS Waterfront, 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. The climate for the construction of new hotels on the island is less than ideal with hotel room numbers diminishing from the 1980s high of 26,000 to a lowlier current figure of around 9,000. This is because tourists and visitors have gone elsewhere with more competitive holiday prices. The new hotel is being operated by Radisson SAS on a 20-year management contract. CONTRACTORS The four-star hotel was designed by EPR Architects for Jersey Waterfront Hotel Development Limited. The main contractor was Camerons, a subsidiary of the Garenne Group and the glazing of the hotel was carried out by Contracting South. The engineer for the construction of the hotel was Peter Brett Associates. The interior designer was Scott Brownrigg who has given the hotel a contemporary feel with simple colour schemes, a sea-themed carpet (ripples and seahorse design), an abundant use of natural light, a large aquarium (Martello Bar), highlighted colours in furniture and smoked glass sliding doors. The bathrooms, precast concrete room panels and also much of the electrical and mechanical elements were assembled and tested in the UK before being shipped to Jersey. The prefabricated technology allowed the project to be completed nine months earlier than expected. It also meant that only 80 construction personnel were required on site each week instead of 120. The concrete pod bathrooms in ensuite facilities were supplied by Directory Company E. J. Badekabiner. The hotel uses direct-gas-fired water heaters from Lochinvar. There are five Charger CE600 water heaters and five LST166 energy-saving cylinders to provide hot water for the 195 bedrooms, and also the health centre and swimming-pool facilities. NG Bailey provided the mechanical installation services at the hotel. AMENTITIES The hotel has 195 rooms and suites designed in three distinct styles &dash; Chic, At Home and Fashion. The rooms have a range of luxury facilities such as flat screen LCD televisions, free high-speed internet access (E@sy Connect Service concept) and individual climate control. There is a smoke-free policy across the hotel. Standard rooms come in beige and brown 'At Home' or red and grey 'Chic' decor. The Business Class rooms also include marina views, free movies and a Nespresso machine, with pods for coffee, tea and hot chocolate. There are 14 suites, which are decorated in 'Fashion' style. These have contemporary high-end furnishings and all the amenities in the Business Class rooms, and the decor is in vibrant reds, oranges and browns. "The hotel has 195 rooms and suites designed in three distinct styles &dash; Chic, At Home and Fashion." There are five large meeting rooms, the largest of which can cater for 400 in a theatre-style arrangement and 280 for a banquet. The boardroom on the fifth floor has excellent views of the marina and coastline with a large curved window running the full length. Rooms can also be divided for smaller meeting spaces (full business centre). The main conferencing area spans 350m² and can be divided into three separate meeting rooms while the pre-function area is 180m². The hotel also has a 386m² signature health suite with swimming pool, spa (sauna, steam room and several private treatment rooms) and fitness equipment. There are also several restaurants, a coffee lounge and lobby lounge, and a jazz club. RESTAURANTS Verres en Vers is a modern French Brasserie with all-day dining including the 120-dish breakfast super buffet, lunch and dinner aperitifs and a wide range of wines. The Martello Bar on the ground floor is the hotel's signature bar with a floor-to-ceiling tropical aquarium. The bar serves light meals and a full range of drinks. GLAZING The glazing of the hotel was carried out by Contracting South and included curved curtain walling for the rotunda structure over the rear entrance of the hotel. This was put in place to give some of the suites a superior view over the marina. In other areas of the hotel there are Technal Fxi windows installed into custom made horizontal and vertical aluminium pressings which have been anodised to resist corrosion from the harsh marine environment. The glazing specification throughout the hotel has been SGG PLANITHERM FUTUR N and SGG PARSOL green. http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/projects/hotelterrajackson/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/projects/hotelterrajackson/ Hotel Terra, 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. The hotel is due to open at the end of February 2008 and will feature a range of eco-aware facilities, as well as being constructed under US LEED certification and using recycled and renewable materials such as roof shingles, bamboo, marble, crushed glass, teak, seat belts and granite chips during construction; there are only five LEED-certified hotels in the US. The hotel is to be the first of around 12 eco-boutique resort hotels developed by the Terra Resort Group (TRG). The series of hotels are expected to be completed by 2015. "The hotel is due to open at the end of February 2008 and will feature a range of eco-aware facilities." FACILITIES The six storey hotel has 72 guest rooms with single guest rooms and one-, two-, or three-bedroom suites available. Facilities include a rooftop spa and fitness centre, 'Terra Living Room', outdoor rooftop hot tub, two restaurants (Terra café and coffee bar and the Osteria Restaurant, an Italian restaurant serving a range of Italian foods), a snowboard/ski rental shop (Rossignol, Ride snowboards, Forum snowboards) and a fire pit (for barbecuing and outdoor dining). The hotel guest rooms which will be equipped with Bose speakers (surround sound), MP3 docking station, DVD player, hi-tech touch-screen video phone, in-room recycling, 42in LCD flat screen TV, in-floor heating, Zuma Airbath and 'rainshower' shower head, hot drinks set-up including fairtrade organic coffee, personal CFC free refrigerator and free wireless internet access. The rooftop 'Chill' spa has six treatment rooms, with a couple's treatment room with Jacuzzi bath fireplace, and mountain views. There is also a Sky Lounge, for pre and post-treatment relaxation, with panoramic views, steam rooms, massages, facials, body wraps and body soaks. GREEN FEATURES LEED features used in the construction include recycled 'Eco Shake' roof shingles; the contractors have also used low-VOC (volatile organic) carpets, sealants, paints and adhesives. In addition, fly ash from burning coal was used to replace 50% of the cement used in the concrete for the building. The hotel will also introduce a range of energy-saving features such as personal energy-efficient heating and cooling zones for guests. There will also be radiant heating in the floor of the underground car park to minimise heat loss and energy use. Air quality and moisture filtering technology are being used alongside energy-recovery technology to recover 81% of the heat from the exiting stale air and Energy Star windows with IR reflective low-E coating to save energy loss. There will also be innovative water-saving features such as dual-flush toilets, waterless urinals and rainwater capture. The hotel will also use chemical-free cleaning and laundry products but guests will be asked to conserve towels. The hotel has been designed to maximise the use of natural lighting, has used around 80% recycled steel in the building structure and also around 50% of the construction waste generated has been reused or recycled. The hotel will use wind power for 35% of its electricity. Light pollution has also been eliminated to avoid affecting the wildlife. ORGANIC TERRA BED The Terra Bed was designed by the hotel to be environmentally friendly. The natural mattress was manufactured by Vivetique; it has a whipped natural latex core wrapped around recycled steel springs, and is encircled with 'green cotton' treated with a natural flame retardant. The bed also incorporates 100% organic cotton sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers from a fair trade Indian supplier. CONTRACTORS The design of the hotel was by Callison Architecture. The design elements include: steelwork, rough-sawn timber, granite stonework, flagstone fireplace and terracotta natural coloured plaster walls. DHS General Contracting Inc is the general contractor for the project. "The hotel is to be the first of around 12 eco-boutique resort hotels developed by the Terra Resort Group." Wheeler Electric Inc was also a part of the Hotel Terra design/build team, installing a 4,000-amp Square D main switch. Wheeler Electric also installed electric Comfort Cove radiant heaters from Radiant Systems Inc of Nebraska, in the guest units. Two systems have also been installed from Bylin Systems including a roof ice melt (RIM) system (continuous-heated aluminium and copper panels) and the WarmGlo electric radiant heat system as underfloor heating in guest rooms (self-regulating heating cable technology). Telecommunications systems will include nonplenum cable by Superior Essex, system devices from Leviton, loop cable hangers from Arlington Industries and fibre optics cables by Corning terminated with 3M connectors. SimplexGrinnell certified the fire alarm system, which Wheeler installed. Wheeler also installed a GRAFIK Eye preset lighting control dimmer system by Lutron Electronics Co Inc of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, in the Terra Café.