Supply Line - November 2007

-- HOTELS Magazine, 11/1/2007

InfoGenesis unveils Analytics, a business intelligence solution that integrates with pointof- sale software. Carlson Hotels Worldwide selects JDA Software Group's Revenue Optimization platform. EthoStream releases Bandwidth Management System to provide control of network bandwidth allocation. Hotel broadband provider inter- Touch establishes new offices in Miami and New Delhi. Epicor Software improves front office integration, business intelligence and supply chain tools in latest Epicor iScala Hospitality release. Precision Dynamics and Salto Systems partner on RFID-enabled access control solution. Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Delaware selects TravelCLICK's iHotelier central reservation system. Orient-Express Hotels installs Infor's Performance Management business process applications software. Wayport moves headquarters from Austin to Dallas, and provides Internet to First Hotels, Restel Hotel Group, Norlandia Hotels & Resorts and Zleep Hotels. IDeaS integrates its revenue optimization system with Hotel Concepts' property management system and SynXis' RedX distribution management system. McKibbon Hotel Management adds OxfordSVI high-speed Internet to five properties. Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Oregon selects Eatec's back-office software solution EatecNetX. Fitzpatrick Hotel Group installs HYSO automatic door handle sanitizer. Magnuson Hotels signs priority listing agreements with Orbitz and Travelocity. Best Western International endorses SoftBrands' Medallion property management system. LodgeNet Entertainment first-quarter profit up 7% over previous year.

Edited by Karyn Strauss, Senior Editor

GSA Evergreen Award Presented To Southern Aluminum

MAGNOLIA, ARKANSAS The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) National Furniture Center recently presented the 2006 GSA Evergreen Award in the furniture category to Southern Aluminum. The company manufactures Alulite folding tables, MardiGras tables, iDesign training tables, Alulite portable stages and Southern Piknik tables and benches, all of which are on GSA contract. All of Southern Aluminum's products are crafted from 100% recyclable aluminum, which makes them both lightweight and durable. The company takes great strides in waste prevention, recycling and affirmative procurement to manufacture a durable, sustainable product.

IHG Partners With Supply Chain Management LLC

ATLANTA InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a fiveyear contract with Supply Chain Management LLC (SCM) to manage its supply chain function. SCM's responsibilities will include North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

SCM will manage the supply chain function for both IHG's corporate and owned/managed hotel portfolio, including sourcing, negotiating, contracting and interfacing with suppliers to maintain cost and quality control. In addition, SCM will manage the relationship with IHG's procurement service company. SCM staff serving the account will be housed on-site at IHG offices in Atlanta, New York and Miami.

Pacific Direct Launches New Floris Guest Collections

BEDFORD, UK Pacific Direct Ltd., a leading supplier and manufacturer of retail-branded, luxury toiletries and guest amenities, has launched a new collection of Floris bathing products exclusively for the upscale hospitality industry. Extending their Brand Boutique of retail partners, luxury specialist Pacific Direct, in partnership with Floris of London, has created two captivating new collections: Floris Cefiro and Floris Natural Benefits.

The new Floris Cefiro and Natural Benefits collections are luxurious bathing products packed full of natural and organic extracts, answering the growing demand from increasingly educated and sensitive consumers for more natural guest amenities.

Kettal Selected In Tahiti, Dubai

BARCELONA Grosvenor House Hotels & Apartments, Dubai, and the Sofitel Maeva Beach luxury hotel in Tahiti recently chose Grupo Kettal for their outdoor furniture needs. The company comprises four brands: Kettal, Hugonet, Triconfort and Evolutif, which offer a complete solution for any hotel requirements in a single catalogue. The furniture manufactured by Grupo Kettal is especially recommended for hotels and restaurants because of its great strength, elegance and comfort. Kettal brand furniture comes with a two-year guarantee against manufacturing defects.

Safemark Records Record Sales

ORLANDO Safemark Systems has kicked off 2007 with recordbreaking sales, including its largest Hilton Hotels Corp. order for 1,639 guestroom safes for the Palmer House in Chicago since signing an agreement with Hilton earlier this year. In the first quarter the company also installed in its in-room safes in the Waldorf =Astoria in New York City. In addition, Safemark celebrated its first D5.1 Drawer Safe (l.) installation at the Renaissance Times Square in New York, which is undergoing an extensive renovation.

Impex, Whirlpool Join Forces To Create Eco-Efficient Interiors

SEATTLE Impex Development LLC and Whirlpool Corp. have formed a marketing partnership to provide distinctive and sustainable interiors based on realistic price points for the hospitality and multifamily industries. The partnership will incorporate energy-efficient appliances from Whirlpool Corp. within Impex's manufacture of eco-friendly kitchens, baths and architectural door systems.

"Our partnership with Whirlpool Corp. allows us to offer customers even more possibilities, opportunities and options for their projects," says Terry Thompson, CEO of Impex. "With six major brands and hundreds of Energy Star-qualified products to choose from, Whirlpool Corp. shares our commitment to innovation, ecoefficiency and design flexibility."

As a single source for kitchen, bath, case goods and architectural door systems for hospitality and multifamily industries, Impex Development implements the designer's vision while meeting the owner's budget.

Cintas Receives Image Awards

CHICAGO Cintas recently was honored during the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors' Image of the Year Awards. Facing tough competition, Cintasreceived awards for its partnerships and programs with W Hotels/Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Table Mountain Casino located in Central California.