Riverwalk Casino Selects Agilysys Solution
New Vicksburg Property Implements Industry-leading Lodging Management System(R)
BOCA RATON, FL, October 7, 2008. Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, has announced that Riverwalk Casino Hotel in Vicksburg, Miss. has selected the Lodging Management System(R) (LMS) by Agilysys to enhance efficiency and streamline operations at the upscale property, which is scheduled to open this fall.
"We wanted a property management system that addressed both hotel and casino operations, and the LMS solution provided exactly what we needed," said Rob Long, general manager at Riverwalk Casino Hotel. "It offers flexibility and 24/7 reliability, and it integrates seamlessly with our applications for casino management and player tracking. The LMS solution is a proven winner in the casino-hotel market, and we are confident it will enable us to maximize profitability and provide outstanding guest service."
LMS is an integrated property management solution that automates every aspect of a hotel's operations - from reservations and credit card processing to accounting and housekeeping. The web-enabled system is based on a services-oriented architectural framework that offers maximum flexibility and minimal upkeep. Its foundation expands to incorporate modules for activities scheduling, attraction ticketing, food and beverage, itinerary planning, online reservations and more, making it one of the hospitality industry's most powerful and versatile property management systems.
Riverwalk will also use the LMS CASH(R) credit authorization and settlements handling module to provide instant online credit card approval combined with express check in; and the LMS Accounts Receivable module to increase operational efficiency and revenue collection.
"Riverwalk Casino Hotel, the first casino-hotel to be built in Vicksburg in 14 years, will be a distinctive Gulf Coast gaming destination," said Tina Stehle, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group. "We are proud to provide Riverwalk with our industry-leading property management system, which will boost efficiency, enhance guest service and enable the new property to gain an advantage over the competition."
Riverwalk Casino Hotel, located on the Mississippi River in Vicksburg, Miss., is part of a $100 million project that includes an 80-room hotel, two restaurants, a VIP club, a large meeting and events center and 27,000 square feet of gaming space. Designed to capture the natural beauty of the Mississippi riverfront, the hotel offers spectacular views from its 22-acre site. Riverwalk Casino Hotel is owned and managed by Magnolia Hill, LLC in Vicksburg, Miss.
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