Eleven Wireless Launches ElevenBC for Intel-based Apple iMac
Minneapolis, MN (ContentDesk) June 22, 2006 -- Eleven Wireless, a leader in on-demand software for broadband networks, today launched the new version of its business center computer solution, called ElevenBC. This software update is optimized to take advantage of the Intel-based Apple iMac computers performance improvement. ElevenBC enables hotel properties to deploy a fully functional, managed computer for guests to use for business or personal use.ElevenBCs software manages key aspects of the computer system, allowing hotels to customize the look and feel of the guest experience. Additionally, after a guest ends their session, ElevenBC electronically shreds that guests private documents, files and other settings. This assures data security while providing a fresh experience for subsequent users free of any residual documents, viruses, bookmarks, or other content.ElevenBC previously delivered an industry-first Mac OS X and Windows XP on an Apple iMac G5 system.
Leveraging the new Intel processors means Windows XP on ElevenBCs iMac runs at speeds similar to those of Windows XP running standalone on typical PCs. Some of our guests want Windows and others prefer Mac. Our partnerships with Eleven enable us to satisfy all guests with a single business center computer, said Andrew Furrer, Kimptons VP of Technology.With the click of a mouse, guests can switch between Mac OS X and Windows XP. Both Windows Office and Mac Office are available for use by guests, allowing them to create and edit documents, presentations and spreadsheets in whichever environment they prefer. A color laser printer allows guests to easily print their documents and available USB ports let guests take their data with them. Why settle for an Internet kiosk or even a Windows-only machine when you can get both Windows and Mac on a superior hardware platform? questions Andrew Yorra, Elevens VP of Business Development. Hospitality is about guest satisfaction, and ElevenBC empowers hoteliers to deliver their guests a better business center experience. About ElevenEleven is a leader in on-demand software for broadband networks.
ElevenOS enables the central management of all aspects of guest broadband networks. ElevenBC allows hotels to deploy an elegant, all-in-one business center computer solution. The companys software is used in many of the leading hotel properties throughout the United States and Central America. Eleven is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit www.elevenwireless.com or call 503.222.4321.About KimptonFounded by Bill Kimpton in 1981, San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a unique collection of boutique hotels coupled with destination restaurants.
All Kimpton Hotels are thoughtfully appointed and individually designed to reflect the energy, personality, and pulse of each property. Featuring highly personalized guest services, comforting in-room amenities, and one-of-a-kind specialty rooms and suites, Kimpton hotels provide travelers with welcoming atmospheres that embrace its signature elements of care, comfort, style, flavor, and fun. For more information, please visit www.kimptonhotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON..
Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites Receives 2nd Prestigious Industry Award
(ContentDesk) November 22, 2005 -- The Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites in Glen Rose, Texas was again named Best of the Best at the 5th annual Best of the Best Awards ceremony at Best Western Internationals national hotel convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
The hotel was honored with the award in front of over 3,000 industry peers.
This is the second time in 4 years the hotel has received this honor.The Best of the Best Award formally recognizes Best Western hoteliers that demonstrate and best exemplify levels of quality, service and value. This recognition is based on the hotels Total Quality Index, derived from Semi-Annual Quality Assessment Inspections and Guest Satisfaction Surveys. The program is open to all Best Western hotels in the United States, Canada and Caribbean.Best Western Internationals Board of Directors made the final selection of the properties to be honored this year.
The Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites was 1 of only 18 Best Westerns,...
Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites Receives 2nd Prestigious Industry Award
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Executive Search Firm, Coffou Partners, Welcomes New Senior Vice President
Chicago, IL (ContentDesk) May 20, 2006 -- Executive search firm, Coffou Partners, welcomes Mark Foster as the new Senior Vice President. In his position, Foster will broaden and deepen Coffou Partners search expertise in human resources, general management and engineering and diversity recruiting. Foster brings more than 20 years of experience in general management, human resources and engineering as well as leadership development, talent management, organizational development and succession planning. Foster has also been a strong advocate for the development and implementation of key diversity initiatives his entire career.Prior to joining Coffou Partners, Foster held positions as Vice President of Hilton Hotels Corporation and Dade Behring. Foster has also gained valuable experience at Warner Bros., PepsiCo and Proctor & Gamble where he held leadership positions in project management, process engineering and operation and manufacturing.
Coffou Partners is a woman-owned, retainer-based,...
Executive Search Firm, Coffou Partners, Welcomes New Senior Vice President
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75 years of legalized gambling
Las Vegas celebrates 75 year of legalized gambling this year. Nevada legalized gambling on March 19, 1931 to boost tourism and to replace the tax base lost when the silver mining business went south.
At first gaming took place in small establishments and saloons downtown but in 1941 the first Las Vegas strip hotel opened its doors, the El Rancho Vegas. It was soon to be followed by the Last Frontier and the Desert Inn.
Beautifully decorated resort hotels and gambling casinos featuring top-name entertainment as we know them today came into existence after World War II. Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo in 1946 and in 1951 the Gaming Board was created.
Topless Showgirls debut on the Strip with "Minsky's Follies" in 1957 and in 1959 Betty Willis created the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. During the 1960's Howard Hughes starts the "corporate takeover" of the Strip, new casinos where built and the existing properties where bought removing...
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Montreal's Rosdev Group Awards J/Brice Design International of Boston Two New Hotel Renovation Projects in CT and NJ
Montreal, Quebec (ContentDesk) June 1, 2005 -- The Rosdev Group, third-largest private real estate entity in Qu?bec, Canada has named J/Brice Design International, Inc. of Boston, MA, US to renovate two of its hotel properties in the United States. The properties are the Crowne Plaza Hotel Hartford, Connecticut and the Crowne Plaza Meadowlands-Secaucus, New Jersey.
At the 350-room Crowne Plaza Hotel Hartford, J/Brice will design and renovate the public and prefunction space to create a contemporary upscale hotel that is in keeping with the new City Center and young business clientele who are contributing to Hartford's new-found active nightlife. At this 18-floor hotel with 7000 square feet of meeting and event space.
J/Brice was specifically awarded this contract to aid the Crowne Plaza in meeting
the elevated expectations of Hartford's growing marketplace.At the Crowne Plaza Hotel Secaucus-Meadowlands, four miles from New York near Giants Stadium Meadowlands...
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