Adaco has made a substantial donation of software and training services to the Niagara University College of Hospitality and Tourism Management to enhance its foodservice management program.

Adaco Eclipse™, the donated software, provides a complete procurement, materials management, and operational control system handling food, beverage, and all other hotel items. The software has been installed in the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s computer lab and will be an integral component of the College’s Foodservice Purchasing, Food and Beverage Cost Control, and Menu Planning and Commercial Food Production courses, according to Dr. Gary D. Praetzel, Dean, College of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Dr. JaeMin Cha and Prof. Scott Beahen will teach the courses. Patrick W. Welch, Chief Operating Officer of Adaco is bringing his 43 years of hospitality experience to the school as a guest lecturer.

“Adaco’s software gives our students an excellent platform to enable them to have a hands-on, real world experience in their courses, while developing the skills demanded by the hospitality industry,” Dr. Praetzel said.

Since 1985, Adaco Services, LLC (www.AdacoServices.com), headquartered in Williamsville, has managed all aspects of the hospitality industry’s procurement and operations needs. At hotels in more than 500 properties in 53 countries, Adaco’s procurement software ensures that the right item will be delivered to the right place at the right time at the right price.

The software and training donation adds an industry-leading technology platform to Niagara’s foodservice program and is one more example of how its nationally ranked College of Hospitality and Tourism Management continues to bring the best in practical industry applications to its students. The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management is a founding member of The Leading Hotel Schools of the World.