BOCA RATON, Florida, July 21 /PRNewswire/ --
- Boutique Property Implements Property Management, Sales & Catering Solutions
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, announced today that Malone Lodge Hotel, Apartments & Suites in Belfast, Northern Ireland has selected the Visual One property management system and Visual One sales & catering solution to increase efficiency and streamline operations at the upscale boutique property.
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"After a lengthy review process, we concluded that the Visual One solutions were a perfect fit for us," said Gareth Macklin, business development manager at Malone Lodge, Hotel, Apartments & Suites. "We're a very unique property, with four buildings, a range of accommodations and wide differentiation in categorization. We needed a sophisticated property management system that could handle these variables. Also, we wanted a sales and catering product that could manage a wide range of conference and banquet facilities. The Visual One solutions will enable us to improve guest service and, ultimately, drive more revenue to our bottom line."
The Visual One property management solution offers a wide range of features and functionality, including front office operations, guest history, housekeeping, night audit, reservations management, room maintenance and travel agent management. The property also selected the Visual One sales & catering solution, a powerful and flexible software system that manages meeting room and banquet operations and is fully integrated with the Visual One property management system, utilizing the same database and providing real-time information exchanges.
"The combined power of the Visual One property management and sales & catering solutions will enable Malone Lodge to manage day-to-day operations much more efficiently," said Tina Stehle, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group. "These systems are ideally suited for upscale properties that provide meeting and banquet amenities. The flexibility and reliability of the Visual One solutions will maximize profitability while taking guest service to an even higher level."
Malone Lodge Hotel, Apartments & Suites is situated in the peaceful suburbs of the Queen's Quarter of Belfast. The four-star property is one of the city's finest boutique townhouse hotels and offers a wide range of accommodations, including apartments and guest suites, as well as a fitness center, restaurant, bar and meeting facilities. Malone Lodge is the recent recipient of the Go Belfast 'Hotel of the Year' award and the Getting Married in Northern Ireland 'Wedding Venue of the Year' award. The property also has been cited by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board as a 'Highly Commended Hotel of the Year.'
About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology -- including hardware, software and services -- to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom and China. For more information, visit http://www.agilysys.com .
PR Contact: Maureen Morreale, Agilysys, Inc., +1-440-519-8161, maureen.morreale@agilysys.com
Web site: http://www.agilysys.com
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