IDeaS Leadership Development programs win two Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards. Leading provider of revenue management software recognized for excellence in client training and internal learning and development programs. MINNEAPOLIS - Oct. 15, 2026 - IDeaS, a SAS company, and the world's leading provider of AI-powered hospitality revenue management software, won two Silver Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards, recognizing the achievements of its Learning & Development team. The awards recognize two IDeaS programs designed to support growth at different stages of the leadership journey: * Silver - Best Leadership Development Program for the Learn & Lead program * Silver - Best Unique and Innovative Learning & Development Program for Leadership Matters The 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards are the result of years of design, measurement, feedback, and collaboration across the organization. They reflect the contributions of leaders, managers, facilitators, coaches, and participants who continue to invest in learning and development. The organization recognizes best practices for initiatives in Learning, Talent, HR, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Sales Enablement. Ravi Mehrotra, President, Co-founder, and Chief Scientist, IDeaS, said: "IDeaS endeavors to support our team members not just with the tools they need to remain successful today, but the knowledge and opportunity to continue growing throughout their careers. Our Human Resources department developed the Learn & Lead program to help create confident, knowledgeable leaders throughout our organization, while Leadership Matters has helped potential leaders within IDeaS find their voice in our industry. These latest accolades add to the multiple Brandon Hall Awards earned by IDeaS over the past decade, and we are proud of each and every one." Robin Bolton, Director of Human Resources at IDeaS, said: "We are honored to accept these two Brandon Hall awards, as they are a reflection of the hard work our team has committed to expanding knowledge and learning opportunities throughout our industry. Hospitality is in need of strong leaders with clear goals, and we are excited to continue building the foundation for their future success." Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria: * Alignment to their business need and environment * Program design, functionality, and delivery * Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity * Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits The complete list of winners past and present can be found here: https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners-2/ About IDeaS IDeaS, a SAS company, powers profitable hospitality. As the global leader in revenue management, IDeaS supports a diverse range of hospitality, including independent hotels, resorts, global hotel chains, cruise lines, and parking brands. IDeaS' AI-driven solutions go beyond forecasting and pricing to optimize revenue, boost profitability, and improve efficiency, helping hospitality organizations build fully connected commercial strategies. With more than 34,000 installations globally, IDeaS continues to innovate and set the standard for growth, performance, and value in the next era of hospitality.

Royal Garden Hotel modernizes revenue strategy to navigate shifting international demand. Summary. London's 396-room Royal Garden Hotel selects IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System to modernise revenue planning amid shifting international demand and a diverse mix of leisure, corporate, group and entertainment business. The system provides demand forecasting and pricing recommendations, reduces routine manual adjustments, and helps the team assess group bookings against potential transient demand and broader event revenue. LONDON - 8 October- Royal Garden Hotel, one of London's leading independently owned five-star hotels, has selected IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) as part of a wider effort to modernise its revenue strategy, respond more quickly to changing international demand and support long-term growth. Located beside Kensington Gardens and overlooking Kensington Palace, the 396-room hotel welcomes international leisure travellers, corporate guests, entertainment clients, sporting teams and group business. This diverse business mix creates a complex commercial environment where success requires the team to balance different booking behaviours, room-type requirements and revenue opportunities in one of Europe's most competitive hospitality markets. In a year marked by changes in international travel patterns, Royal Garden Hotel recognised the need for more responsive forecasting and a clearer view of how demand develops across key source markets. Royal Garden Hotel traditionally attracts strong summer business from the Middle East, alongside guests from the United States and other international markets. As booking behaviour becomes less predictable, the hotel is seeking greater confidence around when demand is building, how far in advance it is booking and where other segments can support a more balanced strategy. Following an upgrade to its cloud-based property management system, the hotel reviewed its revenue management capabilities and selected IDeaS to improve forecasting, reduce the manual effort involved in routine pricing activity and support more consistent evaluation of group business. Gareth Quin, commercial director at Royal Garden Hotel, said: "Royal Garden Hotel has a varied business mix, from international leisure and corporate guests to groups, entertainment clients and sporting teams, and each behaves differently. Recent shifts in international demand have reinforced how important it is for us to understand when demand is building, how far in advance guests are booking and where the strongest opportunities lie." "With better visibility into those patterns, alongside more detailed insight into segment and room-type performance and pricing recommendations, our team can spend less time making day-to-day adjustments and reacting to changes, and more time focusing on the wider commercial decisions that support long-term growth." The new approach will help the hotel manage pricing and availability more dynamically across its room categories and the booking horizon. G3 RMS will analyse evolving demand and booking patterns to provide forecasting and pricing optimisation recommendations, combining advanced analytics and intelligent automation with the team's knowledge of the hotel, upcoming events and changing market conditions. Group business is another important priority. Royal Garden Hotel regularly welcomes sporting teams, corporate events and entertainment-related business, where the total value of an opportunity can extend beyond bedrooms to include food, beverage and event spend. IDeaS' group evaluation capabilities will help the team assess these opportunities against potential transient demand and make more consistent decisions. Warren Mandelbaum, Principal Sales Director EMEA, at IDeaS, said: "Royal Garden Hotel is one of London's most distinctive independent luxury properties, with a business mix that demands both agility and precision. The team has a clear vision for how it wants to evolve its commercial strategy and we're proud to support that journey. By giving the team greater confidence in how demand is developing and where the strongest opportunities exist, IDeaS will help play a key role in helping the team make informed decisions that support long-term, sustainable growth." The collaboration forms part of Royal Garden Hotel's broader commitment to modernising its commercial operations and supporting sustainable, long-term revenue growth.

Giza Palace Hotel & Spa partners with IDeaS to implement advanced Revenue Management capabilities. Implementation to sharpen demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and group business decisions at its landmark Cairo property Summary. IDeaS deploys its G3 Revenue Management System at Giza Palace Hotel & Spa in Cairo, enabling precise forecasting, dynamic pricing and automated inventory management across 560 rooms spanning 11 configurations. The system's group pricing module assesses the value of displaced demand in real time, streamlining decision-making and preserving commercial flexibility across multiple revenue streams. DUBAI, 24 September 2026 - IDeaS, a SAS company and the world's leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has deployed the G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at Giza Palace Hotel & Spa in Cairo, Egypt. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Giza Palace Hotel & Spa is a brand-new luxury hotel in a prime location in West Cairo. The grandiose hotel features 560 rooms, eight distinctive dining venues, a spa, and extensive conference and meeting facilities. Blending architectural excellence with a curated art collection, the hotel is renowned for its exceptional service and guest experience. The hotel is owned by Travco Group International, whose hospitality arm, the JAZ Hotel Group, is one of the region's most prominent hotel operators, with a growing portfolio of over 68 hotels and resorts across Egypt and Zanzibar. The deployment of IDeaS G3 RMS enables the hotel team to optimize revenue management decisions through precise forecasting, dynamic pricing, and inventory management, as well as streamlined group displacement evaluations and the automation of routine tasks. A key factor in Giza Palace Hotel & Spa's selection was IDeaS' ability to effectively manage the complexity of its inventory. With more than 11 room and suite types across three room categories and eight suite configurations, the property requires advanced predictive analytics to position each room type competitively in one of the region's most dynamic markets. IDeaS' Group Pricing capability addresses another critical segment of the business - the projected impact of displaced demand across their diverse inventory mix - by delivering real-time insights into the value of group business. Designed for speed and simplicity, the feature enables better-informed decisions that account for the full depth of the hotel's offering, while preserving commercial flexibility. Alaa Akel, CEO & Chairman JAZ Hotel Group commented: "Giza Palace was created with a clear ambition to set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Cairo. Our partnership with IDeaS supports that vision bringing advanced revenue management capabilities to our commercial strategy, allowing us to make smarter decisions, respond to market demand and drive sustainable growth." Ibrahim Saba, Principal Sales Director - Europe, Middle East & Africa at IDeaS commented: "Giza Palace Hotel & Spa is exactly the kind of landmark property where intelligent revenue management makes a measurable difference. With a large inventory and a significant conferencing operation, the team is managing considerable complexity across multiple revenue streams. G3 RMS gives them the forecasting precision and group pricing intelligence to ensure every booking reflects the true commercial value of each piece of business."