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Promoted by Instagram influencers including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski as a never-before-seen V.I.P. event, the gathering — with weekend ticket packages starting around $1,200 and topping six-figures with extras

On social media, where Fyre Festival had been sold as a selfie-taker’s paradise, accounts showed none of the aspirational A-lister excesses, with only sad sandwiches and free alcohol to placate the restless crowds. General disappointment soon turned to near-panic as the festival was canceled and attendees attempted to flee back to the mainland of Florida.

“Not one thing that was promised on the website was delivered,” said Shivi Kumar, 33, who works in technology sales in New York, and came with a handful of friends expecting the deluxe “lodge” package for which they had paid $3,500: four king size beds and a chic living room lounge. Instead Ms. Kumar and her crew were directed to a tent encampment. Some tents had beds, but some were still unfurnished. Directed by a festival employee to “grab a tent,” attendees started running, she said.

Tourism projections show visitation is expected to climb to 127 million tourists in 2020, according to Visit Florida, the state's official tourism marketing organization.lRelated BusinessSwanky Villas at Crane's BeachHouse to debut on Nov. 1See all related8 To accommodate that growth, Florida will need 315,000 new hospitality jobs, forecast data show.

new training and certification program for hospitality employees

Visit Florida also is rolling out several other programs to keep the destination top-of-mind with domestic and international travelers.

new app will not only encompass all the features of the website's functions, but it will now provide easy access and booking for Shangri-La's 72 hotels and resorts at one's fingertips, anywhere in the world.

 Explore, book, view and edit room reservations at over 70 Shangri-La, Traders and Kerry hotels and resorts• Join Golden Circle quickly with just a few taps• Check Golden Circle Award Points balance and manage the membership account• Redeem points for complimentary stays plus dining and CHI, The Spa vouchers• Get travel tips, read and share travel stories with Golden Circle members• Integrate with popular social media platforms• Connect to the nearest international toll-free numbers for 24/7 customer support using location-based GPS technology• Retrieve offers and stories at Shangri-La hotels with the built-in QR code scanner

allows guests to search and book real-time reservations at all Shangri-La hotel locations, view all special promotions and receive location-based offers at specific hotels with GPS technology, and manage their Golden Circle loyalty programme membership account efficiently

ing Identity solutions for human resource applications help companies get the most out of their HR technology investments. The company’s cloud identity management solutions allow employees to securely access UltiPro and other Web-based HR applications using Single Sign-On (SSO), while making it easier for Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to provision and manage user accounts. Whether a customer chooses PingFederate cloud identity management software or PingOne cloud identity management as a service, Ping Identity’s products are designed to work with existing HRIS systems, as well as a wide variety of Web-based environments and business applications. Connections—The Ultimate Partner Forum is Ultimate Software’s annual customer conference. Each year, a dynamic group of more than 1,000 HR, payroll, and talent management professionals come together to learn about UltiPro product enhancements, industry best practices, and compliance regulations. On March 29, 2012, at 10:45 a.m. PDT, Ping Identity Senior Technical Architect Paul Madsen will join Ultimate Software’s Vice President of SaaS Technology Jim Jenson and Director of Strategic Alliances Jennifer Brafman Staffen in a track session for UltiPro Enterprise that will cover “The Advantages of Single Sign-On and How to Get There.” The session will repeat at 4 p.m., PDT, March 29, 2012, in a track session for UltiPro Workplace. To learn how Ping Identity’s cloud identity management solutions work with UltiPro and other HR applications, please stop by the Ping Identity booth. The Ultimate Connections Conference begins today and continues through Friday at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. About Ping Identity | The Cloud Identity Security Leader Ping Identity provides cloud identity security solutions to more than 800 of the world's largest companies, government organizations and cloud businesses. With a 99% customer satisfaction rating, Ping Identity empowers more than 42 of the Fortune 100 to secure hundreds of millions of employees, customers, consumers and partners using secure, open standards like SAML, OpenID and OAuth. Businesses that depend on the Cloud rely on Ping Identity to deliver simple, proven and secure cloud identity management through single sign-on, federated identity management, mobile identity security, API security, social media integration, and centralized access control. Visit pingidentity.com for more information. Contacts fama PR for Ping IdentityWhitney Parker, 617-986-5011pingidentity@famapr.comFollow Us on Twitter: @PingIdentityJoin our LinkedIn Group: Ping Identity CloudSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: PingIdentityTV Recent Stories from Ping Identity UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School Turns to Ping Identity to Solve Identity Management Complexity April 04, 2012 DENVER--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Ping Identity today announced that the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School has selected PingFederate to ease the management of identiti... more » Ping Identity Partners with Macnica Networks April 03, 2012 TOKYO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Ping Identity®, The Cloud Identity Security Leader™, today announced that it has partnered with Macnica Networks Corp., the leading value-added distributor in Ja... more » Ping Identity Launches Certified Service Partner Program April 03, 2012 DENVER--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Ping Identity announced its Certified Service Partner Program. more » More Stories class

Ping Identity solutions for human resource applications help companies get the most out of their HR technology investments.

allow employees to securely access UltiPro and other Web-based HR applications using Single Sign-On (SSO), while making it easier for Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to provision and manage user accounts.

It is essential that a PMS have functionality that supports a guest-centric focus.

A PMS with a robust, easy-to-use guest history or CRM (customer relationship management) system database at its heart enables operators to deliver personalized attention that results in revenue and guest loyalty. 

 To intelligently optimize rates and maximize revenue, a property must have a PMS with an effective, integrated revenue management (RM) system.

. Improve cash flow management and revenue forecasting with real-time visibility into current inflows, outflows, and revenue streams.Experience the cloud advantageIntacct hotel and hospitality accounting software offers easy, cloud-based integration with leading applications for payroll, attendance payments, and more—so you can streamline data entry throughout your hospitality business. And it provides each of your facilities with secure, web-based access to up-to-the-minute information, so anyone can do their job, from any browser, on any device.Customers’ favorite features include:General LedgerReporting and DashboardsMulti-Entity Management and Global ConsolidationsCash Flow ManagementIntegration  Featured webinar: Intacct Product Tour Wednesday, Feb. 11 10:00 am PT Register now > Learn more CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY Regent Entertainment We’ve been very impressed with the deep functionality provided by the Intacct financial management system. The increased financial visibility from Intacct's reporting and dashboard capabilities enables us to better manage our business as we grow. Greg Hooper VP of Hotel Accounting Gemstone Hotels & Resorts

Intacct customers in the hospitality industry operate multiple-property hotel businesses, restaurant chains, entertainment businesses, and more

you can automate your hotel accounting and financial management, gain greater visibility into your hospitality business, and make decisions that will boost profitability

Never has it been easier to identify, find and sell to our target audiences through social media.

Social media has certainly passed the test of time and is here to stay. In order to leverage it to your greatest ability, keep up with all the latest trends, incorporate them in your strategy and most importantly, be consistent. 

It was set for launch on Tuesday morning, two days before casinos planned to end the coronavirus shutdown and open doors to visitors for the first time in almost 80 days.

demonstrations resulted in hundreds of arrests

things changed again when another violent night of unrest left a police officer shot in the head and a man dead outside a courthouse. The commercial was shelved

videoconferencing tool Zoom has seen its daily usage rise by more than 300% from before the pandemic. And on March 18, Microsoft announced that its collaboration tool Teams added 12 million daily users just that week, bringing the total to 44 million.

Within a full cloud, operations are streamlined among all teams — support, professional services and security — leading to less redundancy of tasks and greater overall efficiency

Cloud computing, which has been touted for its flexibility, reliability and security, has emerged as one of the few saving graces for businesses during this pandemic.

tw telecom CEO Keynotes COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2012 Convention & EXPO

called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to embrace "smart, forward looking competitive telecom policy with price and service quality rules where incumbents have market power, regardless of technology used."

"The FCC should establish technology-neutral policies, a principle that is central to the Telecom Act of 1996 and competition policy,"

A study by Expedia presented at the conference pointed to the fact that more internet access occurs through mobile devices than by laptop or desktop. Moreover, two-thirds of Americans sleep with their mobile device in range, something we cannot say about desktops. Expedia anticipates that the current number of bookings via mobile device, currently about 16 million, will double by 2016.

So, besides sleeping with them, what are people doing with their mobile devices? Many of them are booking a hotel for tonight. Expedia has found that a substantial number of mobile bookings are for same-night stays.

Mobile makes this possible. That’s the present, but it’s also the future. Most of the people who are using their smartphones and tablets in this way are under 30.

The Transportation Security Administration is taking so-called body scanners that use a specific type of technology out of major airports and moving them to less-busy ones.

The reason for the move, said the TSA, is operational efficiency.

"TSA is strategically reallocating backscatter advance imaging technology units in order to allow for expanded use of advance imaging technology units at other airports,"

It’s time to take advantage of the immediacy, huge reach and visual appeal of digital media. Watch your audience grow, your reservation rates soar, and the positive reviews flood in when you invest in digital marketing for your restaurant.

By claiming your business listing on Yelp and Google and establishing a Facebook Page for your restaurant, you can monitor reviews and publicly (or privately) respond to customer complaints and queries.

Does your restaurant regularly offer promotions? Do you often have featured menu specials? Use your digital marketing to spread the word! Your website and social media are great avenues to promote them, which will help to build your audience and encourage repeat business.

The plan mandates that all employers with 100 or more workers must require COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing.

The president's plan requires companies to provide paid time off for employees to get vaccinated.

companies that are not in compliance could face fines of up to nearly $14,000 per violation, CNN reports. 

“Expectations and technology change. Today the critical point we are focusing on with our PMS is overall improvements to the guest experience. The whole concept of understanding your guest and understanding their preferences and behaviors to enhance the experience goes along with a hotel’s ability to market to the guest in a better way.”

“Going interactive with the guest experience is going to have an impact in the sense that every guest can be a user on your PMS,”

“This will include functionalities such as: updating profiles, tracking rewards, making requests from the room, and interacting with other guests.

         When a loyal customer arrives in a new city, send a notification offering early check-in and room upgrade

·         After the customer makes a selection, he/she is directed to the hotel shuttle. ·         Once checked in, a notification is sent about happy hour in the lobby offering a free drink. ·         When guests head out for a meal, the app can be accessed to find recommended restaurants. ·         Set up the app with an “offer wallet” that will have discounts and coupons for area attractions. ·         At check-out, a notification is sent asking the guest to fill out a quick survey.  

Hospitality industry operators often collect information to better serve their customers.  Information may be collected during various touch points, including employee-guest interactions, the company website, and through business partners, and may include personal identifiable information, preferences, groups with which customers are affiliated, etc.  While customers understand that sharing their personal information helps businesses better serve their needs, they also have a right to know how that personal information is being collected, used and shared.

Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change:  A Proposed Framework for Business and Policymakers

This final report calls on Congress to enact general privacy, data security and breach notification, and data broker legislation in order to protect consumer privacy.