John Hathaway will head the operation as regional manager Middle East. John Hathaway will head the operation as regional manager Middle East.

Agilysys (Europe) Limited, part of Agilysys, a provider of information technology and hospitality software solutions is set to open an office in Dubai Internet City.

The office will provide sales and support to hotels, restaurants, stadia, sporting clubs and other tourist venues throughout the Middle East.

"The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing tourism markets in the world, and we have expanded our presence significantly in the region during the last five years," said Tina Stehle, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group.

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"There is a strong demand here for integrated technology solutions that can power hotels, resorts, theme parks, restaurants and other hospitality venues, and our customers select us for our comprehensive product suite as well as for our knowledgeable staff and our approach to doing business. We are confident this is the right time to put down roots in Dubai, and we have high expectations for our new office."

John Hathaway will head the operation as regional manager - Middle East. Hathaway joined Agilysys in January 2008 and has been responsible for business development, general office, team management and strategic growth in the region.

Agilysys customers in the region include Hyatt Hotels, Jumeirah Restaurants, Al Ain Safari Park and Al Jazira Stadium.