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PROTEL OFFERS VARIOUS CLOUD-BASED SOLUTIONS
In 2009 , Protel acquired the first “ cloud clients ” for its Bookatonce property management software . Protel Air , the cloud PMS for larger hotels and chains , followed . Today , more than 4,000 clients use cloud-based solutions by Protel .
For hoteliers who cannot or do not yet want to move into the cloud , however , Protel offers various web-based modules to extend on-site Protel PMS solutions . Cloud modules can be connected to any on-premises Protel PMS , allowing hoteliers to immediately partake of the benefits of the cloud .
IN BRIEF
� Danze has debuted a revitalized website at danze . com that features a customizable product search function , professional resource area and a design center section .
MaxLite President Yon Sung stands alongside the pallets of products donated .
The Temple Spa skin and hair care brand , an exclusive Gilchrist & Soames amenities partner , is now available at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts properties across the United States and Canada . Crowne Plaza is also introducing a new Sleep Kit featuring three Temple Spa treatment products : Quietude Calming Mist , AAAHHH ! Soothing Balm for feet and limbs and
MAXLITE CFL DONATION HELPS SANDY VICTIMS
MaxLite , West Caldwell , New Jersey , has donated 1,000 compact fluorescent lamps ( CFLs ) to help victims of Hurricane Sandy . MaxLite CFLs will be distributed to shore towns and residents who request light bulbs , as well as organizations such as Habitat for Humanity , The United Way and many other charitable organizations .
“ As a New Jersey company , we are proud to give back to other New Jersey residents and businesses who have suffered losses during the storm ,” says Yon Sung , MaxLite president and CEO .
GILCHRIST & SOAMES PARTNERS WITH CROWNE PLAZA
Gilchrist & Soames ’ Temple Spa products are now available at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts .
Repose Aromatherapy Resting Cream . The products are all part of the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program .
“ We conducted rigorous testing to determine which amenities would have the greatest appeal to our target guest , and Temple Spa ’ s products were the clear winner ,” notes Gina LaBarre , vice president , Americas brand management , upscale brands , IHG .
� Digital Alchemy has opened a new regional headquarters in London , led by Nigel Allport , to enhance hotel client service for properties across Europe , the Middle East and Africa .
� The integration between Hotel Concepts and Brilliant Hotelsoftware has now completed its final phase , and the combined company has officially changed its name to iTesso .
� Cintas Corp . has a new commercial partnership with The Calvelex Group to expand Cintas ’ uniform design , production and support services in Europe .
� SICO Inc . has prevailed in the patent lawsuit brought against it by competitor AmTab Manufacturing Corp .
� Harman Professional has appointed Michael Kurcab to the new position of market specialist , hospitality .
� American Hotel Register Co . has entered a multi-year
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agreement with Hilton Worldwide to distribute Hilton products and supplies to hotels throughout its global network .
� Bartech has announced a partnership with Inncom and certified integration with the company ’ s INNcontrol 3 system .
� Mark Holzberg has joined Swisscom Hospitality Services as vice president , the Americas and global managed services .
� Intelity has partnered with Hotelinnovativ , a system integrator catering to luxury hotels in Switzerland and several other European countries .
54 HOTELS March 2013 www . hotelsmag . com