The Rainmaker Group, a world leader in automated profit optimization software and services for the hospitality industry, announced Casino Enterprise Management magazine named Rainmaker’s revolution revenue management system the winner of its 2010 Hospitality Operations Technology (HOT) Award in the revenue generation category.

The expert panel of judges that selected revolution for the award included Peter Arceo, principal, Strategic Gaming Advisors; Katrina Lane, senior vice president and CTO, Harrah’s Entertainment; Bart Lewin, consultant and former CTO, Pinnacle Entertainment; and Claudia Winkler, president, GHI Solutions.

“Our judges are experts in the industry who use hospitality technologies, so award winners can truly take pride in knowing their innovations are appreciated by the people to whom it matters most,” said Amanda Huggett, managing editor of Casino Enterprise Management (CEM). “Likewise, CEM is aware of all the time, energy and money it takes to develop new products and technologies for hospitality, and applauds vendors’ commitment to the advancement of the industry.”

Peter Mead, publisher of Casino Enterprise Management, said, "Each of our HOT winners is very deserving of the honor—they all have contributed greatly to the industry and are worthy of the distinction."

Tammy Farley, principal of The Rainmaker Group, said, “Our entire revenue management team is honored to be selected by CEM for this important award.  Rainmaker is committed to maximizing revenue for casino hotel operators, it is our company’s passion,and we are very grateful for this recognition.”

The Rainmaker Group provides revenue optimization services to companies that include Wynn Las Vegas, MGM Resorts, Trump Entertainment Resorts, and Harrah’s Entertainment.