http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/index.php Hotel Supplier Luxury Guide - News, Products and Services for the Hospitality Industry http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=303 Plan A Public Relations & Marketing, Inc., a full-service marketing firm specializing in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce that the EZYield.com Web site has earned a 2009 Silver Adrian Award for Excellence in Web Marketing. The firm's design and development of the site was part of a comprehensive re-branding initiative completed on behalf of EZYield.com this year. The 53rd annual Adrian Awards are presented by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), an organization of sales and marketing professionals from all segments of hospitality, travel, and tourism. 2009-12-27 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=302 EZYield.com today announced the addition of Spain-based Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts to its growing list of international hotel clients. As Sol Meliá continues to expand its brand worldwide, EZYield.com has become the preferred channel management tool for the diverse collection of brands under the Sol Meliá umbrella. 2009-12-27 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=301 The 2009 SMS|Host Users Group (HUG) Conference celebrated the user group's 20th anniversary, spotlighting the longevity and vigor of the user-led group. More than 250 attendees representing over 70 properties gathered at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast , Florida in early November for four days of learning and networking. Distinguished as the only users group within the hospitality technology industry to be run by the users, for the users, HUG provides it's members with a united forum through which users can share knowledge, create solutions and influence product direction for the SMS|Host property management system from PAR Springer-Miller Systems , Inc. 2009-12-23 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=300 John Siegenthaler, one of the nation's most respected and accomplished plumbing engineers, addressed an overflow audience of HVAC contractors from all across the Northeast region on the benefits of Noritz America NH Boiler Series, according to Yoshi Asano, Noritz America Senior Marketing Manager. The event, which was held at Noritz's New York branch showroom on November 5, introduced Noritz's ASME certified tankless hydronic boilers for both residential and commercial use. 2009-12-23 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=299 PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) announces the certification between SpaSoft Spa and Activity Management System Version 3.1.1 and Guest-Tek using HTNG Standards/XML messaging via SMS|Diplomat. 2009-12-23 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=298 EZYield.com, today announced that Desires Hotels will be adding three more properties to their existing EZYield.com yielding portfolio, as part of a continued global expansion. Currently, Desires Hotels uses the EZYield.com channel management solution to distribute rates and inventory for their 10 operated modern boutique hotels, as well as eight independent franchised properties. Over the coming year, Desires Hotels plans to add three properties to their growing international portfolio, and will continue the use of EZYield.com as their exclusive channel management solution provider. 2009-12-23 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=297 PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) announces the certification between SpaSoft Spa Management System Version 3.1.1 and Gold Key Solutions' The Concierge Assistant using HTNG Standards/XML messaging via SMS|Diplomat. 2009-12-23 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=296 Johnston, South Carolina - South Carolina based Riegel-Mount Vernon Mills, Inc., a textile manufacturer - in partnership with JostCo Hospitality Purchasing - will provide the Canadian hospitality segment with a one-stop opportunity for all things textile including table linen, sheets, towels, pillows, aprons, bar accessories, table skirting, and much more. JostCo Hospitality Purchasing will be focused on heading up the Canadian expansion of Riegel Direct. 2009-12-21 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=295 Before Charlestowne Hotels ever opened their first property in historic Charleston, S.C., known as "The Holy City," they knew that the area's popularity would play a major role in their success. Continually ranked in the top five most visited cities in the United States. 2009-12-14 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=294 Made of 100% polyester, everyone's favorite blanket is now Riegel's premier blanket. Super Soft Blankets by Riegel offer the comfort of natural cotton and the warmth of pure wool. Our blankets are available in three colors and Twin, Full, Queen, and King bed sizes. 2009-12-14 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=293 Caroma, the leader in high efficiency toilets (HETs), urinals, and stylish bathroom sinks, has increased the number of WaterSense Labeled toilets to 47, more than any manufacturer. WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to make it easy for Americans to save water while protecting the environment. 2009-12-14 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=292 Mount Vernon Distribution located in Johnston, SC and is positioned for quick access to the ports of Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA for ocean container delivery. With nine docks for easy delivery and a trailer drop lot, MV Distribution is equipped to facilitate faster delivery service with virtually no long wait time. 2009-12-14 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=291 Habitat for Humanity, an ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing, has received a donation from Caroma of high efficiency dual flush toilets to help Habitat Baldwin County, Alabama, with their first certified "green" home. Habitat for Humanity provides simple, decent housing to qualified families. Since 1992, Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity has built 72 homes and is expecting 75 more homes built in the next five years. 2009-12-14 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=290 Noritz America Corporation, the No. 1 manufacturer in tankless water heater technology and the official tankless water heater of Brad Pitt's Make It Right project in New Orleans, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for 2008-09 and Leonardo di Caprio's rebuilding effort in Greensburg, Kansas, has introduced the super-efficient N-0842MC condensing unit for residential use, it was announced today by Yoshi Asano, Noritz America Senior Marketing Manager. 2009-12-11 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=289 PAR Springer-Miller Systems , Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems today announces that Kohler Hospitality Systems has installed the new two-way interface between TravelCLICK's iHotelier CRS and the SMS|Host Hospitality Management System. 2009-12-11 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=288 Independent boutique hotel brands occupy a quintessential niche in American hospitality. Because the properties are unique, and many of the locations are iconic, they personify the individuality and independence that many Americans can identify with. It is this ability to offer a non-generic, original guest experience that brings millions of Americans through the doors of the thousands of boutique, independent hotels nationwide. 2009-12-07 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=287 Riegel - Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. takes one more step towards this dynamic achievement with the introduction of decorative pillows and chair covers. Now offering much more than hospitality napery, Riegel has been making worry-free textiles since 1838 and is proud to add beauty and excitement to an already grand product line. 2009-12-07 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=286 InnPoints Worldwide, a provider of reservation marketing and technology solutions for independent hotels, today announced the completion of a successful interface with EZYield.com, the leader of automated online channel management solutions for the worldwide hospitality industry. The new interface allows InnPoints' hotel clients to connect to over 400 forward distribution channels, while EZYield.com clients benefit from integrated GDS/IDS connectivity. 2009-12-07 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=285 Hospitality bib style aprons are coming soon to the Riegel collection of quality products. Riegel will be offering bib aprons with and without pencil pockets in one size - 29.5" x 34.5". Made of 100% spun polyester Premier fabric with soil release, Riegel's aprons are made with the specific needs of restaurants and food service industry in mind. 2009-12-07 http://www.luxuryguideps.com/news/news.php?id=284 EZYield.com, is proud to support the growth of High Tech Hoteles, a Madrid, Spain-based hospitality management company, and their two boutique brands: Petit Palace and High Tech. With 45 hotels in Spain, 14 of which recently opened or will open soon and nine more scheduled to open in 2010. 2009-12-07